Moral decision-making in pettism: The influence of animal type, pet ownership status, and social distance.
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DOI: 10.1002/pchj.594
Abstract: Speciesism prioritizes humans over animals and pets. Nevertheless, pet owners have a strong attachment bond with their pets, which makes their hierarchical view of pets less clear. Aiming to examine this issue, we present a… read more here.
Keywords: social distance; ownership status; pet owners; decision ... See more keywords
Erratum to: Racial differences in pet ownership in families of children with asthma
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DOI: 10.1007/s12519-017-0042-5
Abstract: In the article by Sheikh SI, et al, “Racial differences in pet ownership in families of children with asthma” in World Journal of Pediatrics 2016;12(3):343–346 (doi: 10.1007/s12519-016-0027-9), the last author’s name was incorrectly listed as… read more here.
Keywords: racial differences; children asthma; ownership families; pet ownership ... See more keywords
The time window of pet ownership exposure modifies the relationship of Environmental Tobacco Smoke with lung function: A large population-based cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109197
Abstract: There is a large body of evidence linking Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) exposure with impaired lung function. However, it is not known whether exposure to pets modifies this relationship. To investigate if pet ownership changes… read more here.
Keywords: function; ets exposure; pet ownership; lung function ... See more keywords
Pet ownership and symptoms of depression: A prospective study of older adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.11.134
Abstract: BACKGROUND This paper aims to examine associations between pet ownership and symptoms of depression in a large, population-based sample of older adults. Specifically, we tested whether: (i) people who report more depressive symptoms are more… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; study; pet ownership; ownership ... See more keywords
Pros and cons of pet ownership in sustaining independence in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x19000382
Abstract: Abstract Although community services support ageing-in-place, older adults often report feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Unmet emotional needs are associated with poorer health, reduced functional abilities and increased mortality in this population. Pet ownership… read more here.
Keywords: community; pet ownership; older adults; cons pet ... See more keywords
Association between pet ownership and sleep in the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-87080-7
Abstract: Preliminary findings suggest that pets may impact the owner’s sleep. By using data from the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bIoimage Study (SCAPIS) cohort, we aimed to investigate the association of pet ownership with the following self-reported sleep… read more here.
Keywords: bioimage study; cardiopulmonary bioimage; association; pet ownership ... See more keywords
Examining the role of pets in cancer survivors' physical and mental wellbeing.
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DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1936337
Abstract: PURPOSE Australian cancer survivors have multiple wellbeing support needs, and Australians frequently keep pets, a practice associated with physical and mental health benefits. This mixed-methods study explores the influence of relationships of PERMA (positive emotion,… read more here.
Keywords: physical mental; cancer survivors; pet ownership; cancer ... See more keywords
The relationship between pet ownership, social support, and internalizing symptoms in students from the first to fourth year of college
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DOI: 10.1080/10888691.2018.1476148
Abstract: Abstract Internalizing symptoms are prevalent in students as they enter and complete college. Considering research suggesting mental health benefits of pet ownership, this study explores the relationship between pet ownership, social support (SS), and internalizing… read more here.
Keywords: internalizing symptoms; college; year; pet ownership ... See more keywords
Pet Ownership Protects Against Recurrence of Clostridioides difficile Infection
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz541
Abstract: Abstract Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of antibiotic-associated and health care–associated diarrhea in humans. Recurrent CDI (R-CDI) occurs in ~20%–30% of patients with CDI and results in increased morbidity, mortality, and… read more here.
Keywords: clostridioides difficile; pet ownership; cdi; recurrence ... See more keywords
Understanding the Relationship Between Pet Ownership and Physical Activity Among Older Community-Dwelling Adults-A Mixed Methods Study.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2019-0056
Abstract: Pet ownership is associated with increased levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults. Studies have mainly focused on the association between PA and dog walking; however, broader aspects of pet ownership may influence PA.… read more here.
Keywords: mixed methods; understanding relationship; pet ownership; ownership ... See more keywords
IDDF2020-ABS-0226 IBS and animal exposure
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-iddf.132
Abstract: Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a heterogenous functional disorder that is rising in worldwide prevalence with a significant healthcare burden. There has been increasing attention worldwide on the relationship between animal exposure and IBS.… read more here.
Keywords: animal exposure; abs 0226; exposure; pet ownership ... See more keywords