Gina Voss
Biographic Data
| ID | 6182162 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gina Voss |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gina |
| FAMILY NAME | Voss |
| SIGNATURE | VOSS G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Minho |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6798-4070 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Multidimensional social exclusion and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults
Cognitive health is a major concern for older adults. Cognitive decline poses risks to individual wellbeing and the public health system; therefore, identifying modifiable social risk factors is crucial. Social exclusion among older adults can occur across multiple domains simultaneously; however, few studies assess the association between multidimensional exclusion and cognitive function. This study investigates the relationship between three do…
The Longitudinal Association between Co-Residential Care Provision and Healthcare Use among the Portuguese Population Aged 50 and Over
Co-residential care is associated with poor caregiver health and a high burden. Although Portugal relies heavily on co-residential care by individuals aged 50 and over, studies on the impact of co-residential care provision on Portuguese caregivers' healthcare use are lacking. This study aims to analyze the impact of co-residential care (spousal and non-spousal care) on healthcare use of the Portuguese population aged 50 plus. Data from waves 4 (…
The interrelationship between social connectedness and social engagement and its relation with cognition
Understanding how psychosocial factors can promote better cognition in mid- and later life is important for making recommendations regarding policies and intervention programmes. This study focuses on two psychosocial aspects (social connectedness and social engagement) in order to assess their independent contribution to explaining cognition, but also how their interrelationship acts on cognition. We hypothesised that each of the factors is posi…
The importance of social participation for life satisfaction among spouse caregivers aged 65 and over
Spouse caregivers report lower levels of life satisfaction. However, social participation generates life satisfaction. The main goal of this study is to analyse the contribution of social participation to the life satisfaction of European and Israeli spouse caregivers aged 65 plus. The study uses cross-sectional data from 17 European countries, plus Israel, which are part of wave 6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).…
A Study of the Association between the Stringency of Covid-19 Government Measures and Depression in Older Adults across Europe and Israel
Background : The COVID-19 pandemic is having major adverse consequences for the mental health of individuals worldwide. Alongside the direct impact of the virus on individuals, government responses to tackling its spread, such as quarantine, lockdown, and physical distancing measures, have been found to have a profound impact on mental health. This is manifested in an increased prevalence of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. As older a…
Social isolation, physical inactivity and inadequate diet among European middle-aged and older adults
Highly socially isolated European middle-aged and older adults are more prone to be physically inactive and to have an inadequate diet in terms of daily consumption of fruit and vegetables. The reduced social integration, social support and companionship of the highly socially isolated individuals may explain this association. Our results reinforce the importance of social and health policies targeting highly socially isolated European individual…
Do European co‐residential caregivers aged 50+ have an increased risk of frailty
One important health challenge associated with ageing is frailty, which has been acknowledged as a new public health priority. However, only a few studies have explored the relationship between providing care at older ages and frailty. The main objective of this study is to assess whether there is an association between providing co-residential care and frailty, according to gender and from a European cross-sectional perspective, among the popula…
The importance of social participation for life satisfaction among spouse caregivers aged 65 and over
Spouse caregivers report lower levels of life satisfaction. However, social participation generates life satisfaction. The main goal of this study is to analyse the contribution of social participation to the life satisfaction of European and Israeli spouse caregivers aged 65 plus. The study uses cross-sectional data from 17 European countries, plus Israel, which are part of wave 6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).…
The interrelationship between social connectedness and social engagement and its relation with cognition
Understanding how psychosocial factors can promote better cognition in mid- and later life is important for making recommendations regarding policies and intervention programmes. This study focuses on two psychosocial aspects (social connectedness and social engagement) in order to assess their independent contribution to explaining cognition, but also how their interrelationship acts on cognition. We hypothesised that each of the factors is posi…
Do European co‐residential caregivers aged 50+ have an increased risk of frailty
One important health challenge associated with ageing is frailty, which has been acknowledged as a new public health priority. However, only a few studies have explored the relationship between providing care at older ages and frailty. The main objective of this study is to assess whether there is an association between providing co-residential care and frailty, according to gender and from a European cross-sectional perspective, among the popula…
Do European co‐residential caregivers aged 50+ have an increased risk of frailty
One important health challenge associated with ageing is frailty, which has been acknowledged as a new public health priority. However, only a few studies have explored the relationship between providing care at older ages and frailty. The main objective of this study is to assess whether there is an association between providing co-residential care and frailty, according to gender and from a European cross-sectional perspective, among the popula…
A Study of the Association between the Stringency of Covid-19 Government Measures and Depression in Older Adults across Europe and Israel
Background : The COVID-19 pandemic is having major adverse consequences for the mental health of individuals worldwide. Alongside the direct impact of the virus on individuals, government responses to tackling its spread, such as quarantine, lockdown, and physical distancing measures, have been found to have a profound impact on mental health. This is manifested in an increased prevalence of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. As older a…
Social isolation, physical inactivity and inadequate diet among European middle-aged and older adults
Highly socially isolated European middle-aged and older adults are more prone to be physically inactive and to have an inadequate diet in terms of daily consumption of fruit and vegetables. The reduced social integration, social support and companionship of the highly socially isolated individuals may explain this association. Our results reinforce the importance of social and health policies targeting highly socially isolated European individual…
The importance of social participation for life satisfaction among spouse caregivers aged 65 and over
Spouse caregivers report lower levels of life satisfaction. However, social participation generates life satisfaction. The main goal of this study is to analyse the contribution of social participation to the life satisfaction of European and Israeli spouse caregivers aged 65 plus. The study uses cross-sectional data from 17 European countries, plus Israel, which are part of wave 6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).…
The Longitudinal Association between Co-Residential Care Provision and Healthcare Use among the Portuguese Population Aged 50 and Over
Co-residential care is associated with poor caregiver health and a high burden. Although Portugal relies heavily on co-residential care by individuals aged 50 and over, studies on the impact of co-residential care provision on Portuguese caregivers' healthcare use are lacking. This study aims to analyze the impact of co-residential care (spousal and non-spousal care) on healthcare use of the Portuguese population aged 50 plus. Data from waves 4 (…
The interrelationship between social connectedness and social engagement and its relation with cognition
Understanding how psychosocial factors can promote better cognition in mid- and later life is important for making recommendations regarding policies and intervention programmes. This study focuses on two psychosocial aspects (social connectedness and social engagement) in order to assess their independent contribution to explaining cognition, but also how their interrelationship acts on cognition. We hypothesised that each of the factors is posi…
Multidimensional social exclusion and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults
Cognitive health is a major concern for older adults. Cognitive decline poses risks to individual wellbeing and the public health system; therefore, identifying modifiable social risk factors is crucial. Social exclusion among older adults can occur across multiple domains simultaneously; however, few studies assess the association between multidimensional exclusion and cognitive function. This study investigates the relationship between three do…
Gerontology (5 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction (3 works)