| Abstract [eng] |
Research validity. Mental health is an important part of every person's life, which changes under the influence of certain environmental factors. With the increase in mental health disorders in recent years, this area of health is still given too little attention. In order to reduce the development of mental health disorders, it is important to find out how various environmental factors and contact with that environment can affect a person and their mental health. The aim of the research. To assess the links between adult mental health and the environmental factors that determine it. Research objectives.1. To assess adult mental health and compare them according to sociodemographic indicators. 2. To assess the impact of environmental factors among adults and compare them according to sociodemographic indicators. 3. To assess the links between environmental factors and adult mental health. Research method. Rural and urban residents (n = 393) were surveyed using an anonymous questionnaire. The distribution of the population was assessed according to social and demographic characteristics, DASS – 21 and WHO – 5 scales, and the assessment of the impact of physical, social, and environmental factors. Results and conclusions. The level of depression and stress among adults corresponds to a mild level, and anxiety to a moderate level. It was found that the overall psychological well-being is moderate. The level of stress is higher among women than among men. Single, lower-earning and younger individuals experience a higher level of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, while older and married individuals have better psychological well-being. Individuals with lower levels of education experience higher levels of depression and anxiety symptoms. Respondents identified economic environmental factors as the most influential, while women and lower-earning individuals are more sensitive to the impact of environmental factors. Urban residents rated the impact of housing quality, sunny days, and street lighting more highly, while rural residents gave higher ratings to the impact of social media advertisements and migration from rural areas. Younger respondents rated the impact of physical and social factors more highly, while individuals with higher levels of education felt the impact of environmental factors more strongly. When assessing the associations between physical, social and economic environmental factors and the severity of anxiety, depression and stress, a weak, but positive and statistically significant relationship was found (p <0.05). |
