Methods This meta-analysis was carried out in studies that were performed from 1996
through 2015. Databases included SID and Magiran, the comprehensive portal of human …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social support and
health outcome variables, and the effect size of social support on health outcomes. Meta …

The purpose of this review was to determine the effect of different types of social support on
physical, psychological, and stress-related health outcomes. Meta-analysis was used to …

The current study investigates the relationship between social support and mental and
physical health. Results indicate that poor functional support (or quality of support) is related …

Background Social support is associated with better health. However, only a limited number
of studies have examined the association of social support with health from the adult life …

Objectives Perceived social support is associated with better mental health. There has been
limited attention to how these relationships are modified by age and gender. We assessed …

In the last decade a great deal of research has been devoted to the question whether social
support has a favorable impact on the maintenance of physical health and on coping with …

Background The psychological health (PH) of doctors affects the quality of medical service
and is related to the safety of patients. The serious problems with the doctor-patient …

Introduction: Due to the elderly growing population, different types of social support are very
important in promoting their mental health. The main aim of this study was to investigate the …

It is generally assumed that social support has a favorable impact on the maintenance of
health and on coping with illness. However, results are inconsistent and even conflicting …