Exposure to socioenvironmental stress as a predictor of physical and mental health. J Health Psychol 2022 Aug;27(9):2091-2103
Date
06/12/2021Pubmed ID
34112016DOI
10.1177/13591053211024712Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85107627230 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)Abstract
The literature demonstrates links between socioenvironmental characteristics, dysregulation of the stress response system, and PTSD, though few studies integrate these factors in one model. In a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data collected by the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), structural equation modeling evaluated the relationships between socioenvironmental stress, cumulative biological risk (CBR), and PTSD symptom severity. The model hypothesized that exposure to socioenvironmental stress was associated with PTSD and that this relationship is mediated by increased CBR. Indices suggest the model provided a good fit to the data and supported socioenvironmental stress and CBR as valid latent constructs. Although the association between CBR and PTSD was not found to be statistically significant in this study, socioenvironmental stress was a significant predictor of PTSD and CBR. Given the role of socioenvironmental factors on CBR and PTSD symptoms, providers need to better assess and incorporate social stressors within evaluation and treatment.
Author List
Halling M, Timmer-Murillo S, Hunt JC, Geier T, Beyer KM, Malecki KM, deRoon-Cassini TAAuthors
Kirsten M. Beyer PhD, MPH Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of WisconsinTimothy J. Geier PhD Assistant Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Sydney Timmer-Murillo PhD Assistant Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Terri A. deRoon Cassini PhD Center Director, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Cross-Sectional StudiesHumans
Mental Health
Social Environment
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
