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psychosocial risks

First-time moms under 25 face higher stress in Japan, study finds

April 19, 2026

Japan has long worried about very young mothers and their risks for child abuse. But what about women in their early 20s who become first-time moms? A new study flips the focus by comparing two groups: those under 26 and those 26 or older. Most past research zeroed in on teens, leaving a gap for wom

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Home Care Workers Face Big Safety and Stress Challenges

March 29, 2026

In many rich countries, more people are living longer. Because of this, there is a growing need for help at home. People who do that work are called home care aides (HCAs). A study was done to see how safe these workers feel and what kind of stress they face. The researchers first sent out a survey

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Preschool Providers' Mental Health in Kuala Lumpur: A Closer Look

January 10, 2025

Imagine the pressure of caring for little ones all day, every day. For preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur, the job can be challenging, to say the least. This cross-sectional study dug into the psychosocial factors that might affect their mental health. It's important because stress in caregive