Epstein-Barr virus antibody titer as a stress biomarker and its association with social capital in rural Fujian communities, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There has been little research on the association between social capital and psychological stress measured by a biomarker, particularly in developing countries. Our objective was to investigate the association between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody titer, an indicator of cellular immune function previously shown to be associated with psychological stress, and social capital among rural community dwellers in Fujian Province, China.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey in seven rural communities in Fujian in 2015. We used questionnaire data and dried blood spot samples for the measurement of biomarkers collected from 734 local residents for the analysis. We conducted a mixed effects regression analysis to investigate the association between EBV antibody

SUBMITTER: Yazawa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6687072 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature