Background/Objective

The main aim of this study was to compare coping strategies in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients and a healthy control group during COVID-19 lockdown and to analyze the relationship with some variables which may influence results (depression, anxiety, comorbidity, subtype of obsession-compulsion). Method: There were 237 participants, 122 OCD and 115 healthy controls, aged 17-61 years old (M = 33.48, SD = 11.13). Results: Groups showed differences in the use of some adaptive strategies (positive reinterpretation, acceptance, humor) and maladaptive (denial, self-blame). Within obsessive-compulsive group, comorbidity affected the greater use of inappropriate strategies (denial, substance abuse and self-blame) while type of obsession-compulsion did not influence use. Anxiety and depression levels were related to the use of less adaptive strategies. Conclusions: These findings strengthen the need for training in the use of effective and adaptive coping strategies, making it necessary to improve clinical follow-up of these patients. It is relevant to be in contact with healthcare professionals, review medication and observe the anxiety and depression levels.

中文翻译：

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Covid-19 封锁期间强迫症患者的应对策略

 背景/目标

本研究的主要目的是比较强迫症 (OCD) 患者和健康对照组在 COVID-19 封锁期间的应对策略，并分析与一些可能影响结果的变量（抑郁、焦虑、共病、亚型）的关系。强迫症）。方法：237 名参与者，122 名强迫症患者和 115 名健康对照者，年龄 17-61 岁（ M = 33.48， SD = 11.13）。结果：各组在使用某些适应性策略（积极的重新解释、接受、幽默）和适应不良策略（否认、自责）方面表现出差异。在强迫症组中，合并症影响了不适当策略（否认、药物滥用和自责）的更多使用，而强迫症的类型并不影响使用。焦虑和抑郁水平与适应性较差的策略的使用有关。结论：这些发现强化了对使用有效和适应性应对策略进行培训的必要性，因此有必要改善这些患者的临床随访。与医疗保健专业人员联系、审查药物治疗并观察焦虑和抑郁水平是相关的。