[Psychological well-being of young people 18 to 24 years of age and associated factors].
This study aimed to identify factors associated with psychological well-being among young people 18 to 24 years of age in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. In a population-based cross-sectional study, 1,621 subjects answered a structured questionnaire on socio-demographic data, religion, employment, and substance use, as well as the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) to assess psychiatric disorders. The Faces Scale (Andrews) was used to evaluate psychological well-being. Poisson regression was used for multivariate analysis. Of the total sample, 85.3% displayed psychological well-being, which was positively associated with non-use of illicit drugs, current employment, religion, socioeconomic status (classes A and B), higher educational levels, and absence of psychiatric disorders. Programs to reduce poverty and encourage education and identification and prevention of drug use among youths are of paramount importance to improve their health and psychological well-being.
Universidade Católica de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil. luciano.dms@gmail.com
Luciano Dias de Mattos
LD
Souza
Tauana da Costa
Tda C
Maragalhoni
Maiara Tavares
MT
Quincoses
Karen
K
Jansen
Ana Luara Sica
AL
Cruzeiro
Liliane
L
Ores
Ricardo Azevedo da
RA
Silva
Ricardo Tavares
RT
Pinheiro
D000293:Adolescent; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008603:Mental Health; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult