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Prevalence and correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder among internal displaced people in Qoloji Camps, Somali regional state, eastern Ethiopia Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Abdi Mahamed Muhummed, Meka Kedir Jibril, Ahmed Adem Yimam, Seid Yimam Ali
ObjectivesThis study assessed the prevalence and correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among internally displaced people (IDP) in the Qoloji Camp, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from October 20 to November 5, 2021. The study utilized systematic random sampling to identify 410 IDP participants from the Qoloji Camp. PTSD
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Psychosexual dysfunction in male patients with cannabis dependence and synthetic cannabinoid dependence Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Abdelrahman A Asal, Doaa R Ayoub, Mohamed E Mazen, Shirin M El Makawi
ObjectiveThere are contradicting reports regarding the relationship between cannabis use and male sexual functions with almost no data about synthetic cannabinoids (SC) and its effect on male sexual functions. This study investigates psychological concerns related to male sexual functions among cannabis and SC users. The research aims to assess different sexual functions and aspects of sexual psychopathology
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Flourishing, religion, and burnout among caregivers working in pediatric palliative care Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Annemarie E. Oberholzer, Benjamin R. Doolittle
IntroductionProviders working with children who are dying are especially prone to burnout. Encouraging models of human flourishing may mitigate burnout and improve quality of care. However, models of job satisfaction and human flourishing have not been well-described. This project explores factors that promote human flourishing among caregivers working with children in pediatric palliative care in
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Perspectives on elder mistreatment screening and responding in emergency departments: A qualitative study with survivors Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Jason Burnett, Randi Campetti, Ruthann Froberg, Jennifer ES Beauchamp, Kristin Lees-Haggerty
ObjectiveElder Mistreatment (EM) occurs in approximately 10% of older adults and is associated with trauma-related outcomes including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and early mortality. Low screening and older adult self-reporting rates, especially within Emergency Departments represent missed opportunities for identify and mitigate future EM occurrences and consequences. To date
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Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) implementation in urban underserved family medicine. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Hannah Bednar,Katherine Bergs,Mirsada Serdarevic
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence based practice that provides early integrated intervention and treatment to patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and/or Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Three Primary Care Medical Homes (PCMHs) in North Texas were selected as pilot sites for a SAMHSA grant designed to integrate SBIRT into existing services. The goal of
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Introducing lifestyle medicine into family medicine: Theory and applications. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Julie Brennan,Kevin Phelps,Angele McGrady,Paul Schultz
"Lifestyle medicine (LM) is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease". Eighty percent of the conditions primary care physicians routinely encounter in their offices, e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, COPD, cardiovascular disease, have root causes in poor lifestyle choices, e.g
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The clozapine conundrum: Navigating neutropenia and the pursuit of effective care in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Anindya Kar,Thomas Nutting,Mohammad Ikram,Charles Sullivan
Background: This case explores the challenges encountered in managing treatment-resistant paranoid schizophrenia, focusing on the limitations of using Clozapine due to the risk of neutropenia. The United Kingdom Clozapine Patient Monitoring Service (UK CPMS) and its eligibility criteria are discussed, highlighting the potential benefits of expanding access to Clozapine for patients who could potentially
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Functional neurological disorder in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Haythum O Tayeb
OBJECTIVES To describe the clinical profile of a sample of Saudi patients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). METHOD A retrospective review of charts of FND patients seen from 2021-2023 at a neuropsychiatry clinic at an academic tertiary care center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. RESULTS Out of 473 patients seen in the clinic, 52 (11%) had FND. Their mean age was 34 (standard deviation = 10.7),
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Psychological symptoms in patients physical health problems. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Harold G Koenig
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Retinal changes in generalized anxiety disorder patients. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Sema Baykara,Aslı Kazğan,Hakan Yıldırım,Muhammed Fatih Tabara,Halim Ömer Kaşıkcı,Denizhan Danacı Keleş
OBJECTIVE Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a method that allows high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of biological tissues. It was suggested that changes in the cranial structure or functions would be reflected in the retina. OCT has been an important method in the diagnosis and follow-up of diseases via morphometric or quantitative retinal measurements. Free radicals, inflammatory processes
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The relationship between psychiatric symptoms and the use of levetiracetam in people with epilepsy. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Omar Gammoh,Ahmed Al-Smadi,Mohammad Mansour,Wail Ennab,Suha Al Hababbeh,Ghaith Al-Taani,Mervat Alsous,Alaa Aa Aljabali,Murtaza M Tambuwala
Background: Mental health in people with epilepsy (PWE) is often overlooked, especially in developing countries.Purpose: Consequently, the current work had two objectives: (1) to estimate the burden of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress, and (2) to examine the association of these psychiatric/psychological symptoms with levetiracetam and other relevant clinical factors in a cohort of Jordanian
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Studying moral distress (MD) and moral injury (MI) among inpatient and outpatient healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Phyllis B Whitehead,Carl E Haisch,Maria S Hankey,Ryan B Mutcheson,Sarah A Dewitt,Christi A Stewart,Jonathan D Stewart,Jennifer L Bath,Sherry M Boone,Ilona Jileaeva,Emily R Faulks,David W Musick
BACKGROUND COVID-19 increased moral distress (MD) and moral injury (MI) among healthcare professionals (HCPs). MD and MI were studied among inpatient and outpatient HCPs during March 2022. OBJECTIVES We sought to examine (1) the relationship between MD and MI; (2) the relationship between MD/MI and pandemic-related burnout and resilience; and (3) the degree to which HCPs experienced pandemic-related
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Predictors of postpartum depression and its association with sleep quality among mothers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Sumayah A Aljhani,Razan A Almeshal,Emtenan A Almeshal,Alhanuf M Alofea,Adim S Alenizi
OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study aims to examine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and sleep problems, their relationship, and the characteristics associated with depression/insomnia in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. METHODS An online survey was administered to a convenience sample of 395 mothers who had given birth within the preceding year. The survey comprised demographic characteristics
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Insights on the treatment of anorexia nervosa, dietary factors in serious mental disorder, adverse childhood experiences and medication allergy, migraine in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, spirituality and glycemic control in type II diabetes, and assessing burnout in primary care. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Harold G Koenig
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To the bone: Prevalence and correlates of depression and anxiety among orthopedic residents in Mexico. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Ana Fresán,Rebeca Robles-García,María Yoldi-Negrete,Diana Guízar-Sánchez,Carlos-Alfonso Tovilla-Zárate
OBJECTIVE The present study examined among orthopedic residents the relationship between the presence of depressive or anxious symptoms and the degree of perfectionism, perceived work-related distress, and involvement in the care of patient(s) who died. METHOD A cross-sectional online survey based on self-reported measures was used to collect the data from October 2019 to April 2021. RESULTS The sample
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The effect of vortioxetine on anhedonia in patients with schizophrenia. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Alen Greš,Marina Šagud,Aleksandra Dickov
OBJECTIVE Anhedonia is a common symptom of depression, but is also a negative symptom of schizophrenia. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of vortioxetine on anhedonia in patients with schizophrenia. METHODS A total of 120 patients with schizophrenia in remission who met inclusion criteria were randomized 1:1 by the envelope method into intervention and control groups. All participants
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Depression, anxiety, and stress and adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with history of recurrent pregnancy loss in Nigeria. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 George U Eleje,Charlotte B Oguejiofor,Sunday O Oriji,Kingsley E Ekwuazi,Emmanuel O Ugwu,Emeka P Igbodike,Divinefavour E Malachy,Ekeuda U Nwankwo,Christian E Onah,Joseph O Ugboaja,Joseph I Ikechebelu,Uchenna I Nwagha
OBJECTIVE The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether pregnant women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) are more likely to experience moderate-to-severe depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms than pregnant women without a history of RPL. The secondary purpose was to determine whether women with prior RPL experienced more unfavorable pregnancy outcomes if they had depression
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Prevalence and Correlates Of Sexual Dysfunction Among Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder on Antipsyhotic Medications in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Falmata Baba Shettima,Musa Abba Wakil,Taiwo Lateef Sheikh,Mohammed Abdulaziz,Isa Bukar Rabbebe,Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa,Ogualili Placidus
OBJECTIVES Despite the importance of a satisfying sexual life, most patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders do not discuss sexual issue with their clinicians. The current study seeks to determine the prevalence and socio-clinical correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders receiving typical and atypical antipsychotic medications. The second objective
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Religious involvement and psychological well-being in the Middle East. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Harold G Koenig,Saad Al Shohaib
OBJECTIVE There is growing evidence that religious involvement is associated with better mental health in Christian Western countries. Whether the same is true in Middle Eastern countries whose populations are largely Muslim is less clear. The present study examined the association between religiosity and psychological well-being in the Middle East. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved nationally
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Impact of Exercise Interventions on Quality of Life and Depression in Lung Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Ying Lu,Xuelian Bai,Chengwen Pan
INTRODUCTION Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Depression is also a common concern for lung cancer patients, negatively impacting their overall well-being. This study aims to summarize the existing literature on the impacts of exercise interventions on quality of life and depression in patients diagnosed with lung cancer. METHODS A systematic search of electronic
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Adverse childhood experiences and early initiation of substance use: A survival analysis. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Amy L Meadows,Justin C Strickland,S Maela Hyder,Rita C Basconi,Margaret E Stull,Frances P Wagner,Mai N Nguyen,Abner O Rayapati,Craig R Rush
OBJECTIVE Early adversity, such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), is a risk factor for the development of substance use disorder (SUD). ACEs are associated with earlier initiation of substance use. This study examines the relationship between ACEs and age of initiation of substance use using a survival analysis. It is hypothesized that individuals with higher ACEs will have an earlier age of
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Evaluation of subclinical cardiovascular risk in drug-naive pediatric patients with anxiety disorders. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Mehmet Akif Akıncı,Necati Uzun,Hayrullah Alp
OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate subclinical atherosclerosis in drug-naive children with anxiety disorders using non-invasive measures and to investigate the clinical features associated with subclinical atherosclerosis. METHOD This study included 37 drug-naive children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and 37 healthy controls. The Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and the State-Trait
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Depression and anxiety in people with hemophilia A and B. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Fatos D Koseoglu,Demirci Zuhal,Ozen Onen-Sertoz,Sahin Fahri
OBJECTIVE This study described the prevalence of and correlates of depression and anxiety in adult patients with hemophilia A and B. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we investigated patients with hemophilia who were being seen at an adult hemophilia center. Participants were screened for depression and anxiety during their annual clinic visit, which included administration of the Beck Depression
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A randomized controlled trial of Vitamin D supplementation in Iranian patients with schizophrenia: Effects on serum levels of glycogen synthase kinase-3β and symptom severity. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 Parinaz Kalejahi,Sorayya Kheirouri,Seyed Gholamreza Noorazar
BACKGROUND Growing evidence has shown that hypovitaminosis D is a risk factor for developing schizophrenia and comorbid conditions. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on serum levels of vitamin D, metabolic factors related to insulin resistance (IR) and the severity of the disorder in patients with schizophrenia. METHODS Forty-eight chronic male patients
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Healthy Orthorexia, Orthorexia Nervosa, and Personality Traits in a Community Sample in Turkey. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-05 Kübra Sezer Katar,Başak Şahin,Mustafa Batuhan Kurtoğlu
OBJECTIVE Orthorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a rigid preoccupation with a perceived healthy diet. However, little is known about healthy orthorexia and orthorexia nervosa. We aim to examine the relationship between healthy orthorexia and orthorexia nervosa scores and personality traits in a Turkish sample. METHODS Three hundred fifty participants from a community sample aged
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Psychosocial factors predicting symptoms of depression and anxiety in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients in Japan. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Takashi Imamura,Takeshi Sudo,Yasushi Orihashi,Yuki Takahashi,Yuichi Onishi,Makoto Onizuka,Katsunaka Mikami,Yasunori Ueda,Kenji Yamamoto
OBJECTIVE We explored whether a patient's psychosocial background before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) could predict the occurrence of psychiatric symptoms during treatment and after hospital discharge. METHOD Logistic regression analysis was performed using INTERMED, a scale that comprehensively evaluates psychological factors such as psychiatric history, current mental
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Personality traits and attitude towards euthanasia among medical students in Serbia. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Ivan Ristic,Dragana Ignjatovic-Ristic,Tatjana Gazibara
OBJECTIVE Various factors may influence the attitudes of medical students towards euthanasia, including personal values, beliefs, and personality traits. The objective of this study was to examine the attitudes of second and fifth year medical students about euthanasia and the relationship with students' personality traits. METHODS Medical students from the Universities of Kragujevac and Belgrade participated
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Even one voice: Teaching legislative advocacy as a core competency in family medicine. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Alexander Brown,Terri N Wall,Grace Pratt,Mary R Talen,Clare O'Grady,Randall Reitz
Credentialing bodies increasingly focus on advocacy as a competency to be developed by physicians during residency. The skills of advocacy are especially important with the increased attention on social determinants of health and as restrictive state and federal health policy decisions gain widespread attention in the national news media. This movement is reflected in the ACGME's recently revised statement
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Depression, anxiety, insomnia and dysmenorrhoea in stressed fingolimod-treated women with multiple sclerosis. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Omar Gammoh,Wail Ennab
OBJECTIVE This study examined the prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and dysmenorrhea in stressed fingolimod-treated women with multiple sclerosis. METHODS This cross-sectional study recruited female patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and stress from Al-Bashir Hospital in Jordan. Depression was assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9); anxiety by the Generalized
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Genetic origins of schizophrenia, child maltreatment in Kurdistan (Iran), coping strategies in psoriasis patients, problematic benzodiazepine use, and COVID-19 pandemic effects on pregnant women, older adults with psychiatric illness, and physician training. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Harold G Koenig
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Prevalence and correlates of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among women aged 18-25 in Turkey. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Ayşenur Turan,İffet Güler Kaya,Hilal Başak Çakır,Seçil Topaloğlu
OBJECTIVE Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) are experienced in the luteal phase among women of reproductive age and affect the quality of life. This study sought to determine the prevalence and correlates of PMS and PMDD in women aged 18-25. METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2022 and May 2023, which recruited 1125 female college students
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Religiosity & mental health seeking behaviors among U.S. adults. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Augustine Cassis Obeng Boateng,Joshua Sebu,Ruby Lekwauwa,Katherine C Britt,Hayoung Oh,Benjamin Doolittle
OBJECTIVES The association between religiosity and secular mental health utilization is unclear. Evidence suggests that religious and spiritual leaders (R/S leaders) may be more trusted than secular mental health therapists (SMHTs) and are often the first point of contact for individuals with mental health problems who identify as religious. METHODS A generalized equation estimate (GEE) analysis was
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Electrocardiographic Frontal Qrs-T Angle is Independently Associated With Panic Disorder. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Mücahid Yılmaz,Seda Yılmaz
OBJECTIVE Panic disorder (PD) may cause serious cardiac arrhythmias by causing electrical abnormalities. Abnormal P-wave axis (aPwa), presence of fragmented QRS (fQRS), wide frontal QRS-T angle (fQRSTa), QRS duration corrected (QRSdc) and log/logQRS duration/RR interval (log/logQRS/RR) have been correlated with an increased risk of serious supraventricular and ventricular cardiac arrhythmias in a general
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Effects of COVID-19 anxiety and obsession on fear of childbirth in high-risk pregnancy during the pandemic in Turkey. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Sena D Aksoy,Suzi Ozdemir,Esra Akbal
OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic may have significant effects on fear of childbirth among women undergoing a high-risk pregnancy. This study sought to determine the relationship between the COVID-19 obsession and anxiety levels of women with high-risk pregnancies and their fear of childbirth. METHODS A total of 326 hospitalized women with high-risk pregnancies were evaluated between March 2021 and March
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Prevalence and determinants of post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with schizophrenia 2 years after an earthquake in Turkey. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Ali Baran Tanrıkulu,Hilal Kaya,Mehmet Hamdi Örüm,Sümeyya Akyıldırım
OBJECTIVES High rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been observed in earthquake survivors even many years after the event. However, its prevalence among patients with schizophrenia is largely unknown. This study, which was conducted two years after the 2020 Elazığ earthquake, sought to identify risk factors of earthquake-related PTSD for patients with schizophrenia and healthy subjects
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Suicidal behaviors in diabetics, mental health of cancer patients following curative treatment, substance use disorder in hospitalized psychiatric patients in Botswana, nutritional factors as predictors and mediators of mental health problems in chronic illness, and more. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Harold G Koenig
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Migraine in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: The hidden pain. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Nancy ElGizy,Aref Khoweiled,Mohamed A Khalil,Rehab Magdy,Dalia Khalifa
OBJECTIVE This study examined the prevalence of comorbid migraine in patients with bipolar disorder and those with schizophrenia and also examined the association between migraine comorbidity and disease characteristics in both disorders. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 150 patients with bipolar disorder and 150 with schizophrenia were evaluated for migraine diagnosis using the International
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Associations Between the Perception of Dental Pain and Pain Anxiety, Mental Pain, and Dental Anxiety in Iranian Sample. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Amir Abbas Taheri,Ali Akbar Parvizifard,Sajjad Reisi,Mahsa Jafari,Yokhabe Mohammadian,Khatereh Heshmati,Aliakbar Foroughi,Masoome Eivazi,Mohammad Ghasemi
OBJECTIVE This study examined the perception of dental pain and its relationship to pain anxiety, dental anxiety, and mental pain. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 328 patients referred to dental clinics in Kermanshah (Iran) from 2020 to 2021. The instruments used in this study included questionnaires about Pain Anxiety, Dental Anxiety, Mental Pain, and Pain Perception. RESULTS There
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The effect of multivitamins on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Negar Lagzi,Amin Bateni,Rasoul Goli,Nasim Talebiazar
BACKGROUND The prevalence of addiction is increasing in the world. Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) can be associated with severe stress and mild to moderate depressive symptoms. Vitamins and minerals are commonly found in multivitamins seem to improve mood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of multivitamins on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing MMT in a double-blind
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The association between psychological resilience and hair cortisol concentration in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 LiWen Xiang,Xia Zeng,YinXia Luo,SuFang Tan,Fang Wang,XiaoRong Mao
BACKGROUND Available resilience measurement is based on subjective self-assessment, which is prone to bias. Objective biological/physiological measures of resilience are therefore needed. Hair cortisol concentration is a promising candidate as a biomarker for resilience. METHODS We conducted a meta-analytic review from inception to April 2023 in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Psych Info. All
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Empathy and psychological concerns among medical students in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-23 Victor Oliveira Wercelens,Mariana Leles Bueno,Julia Leles Bueno,Roberta Perfeito Abrahim,Julia Guimarães Mauad Ydy,Hugo Ribeiro Zanetti,Jed Montayre,Madson Alan Maximiano-Barreto
OBJECTIVE Being in direct contact with COVID-19 patients for long periods increases the risk of infection among frontline workers. The purpose of this study was to identify levels of empathy and psychological concern among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS An online cross-sectional study was conducted among medical interns divided into two groups: those who worked on the frontline
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Transdiagnostic Therapy Compared to Progressive Muscle Relaxation on the Emotional Health of Mothers With Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Sajjad Reisi,Seyed Mojtaba Ahmadi,Aliakbar Foroughi,Reza Bahrami,Aliakbar Parvizifard
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effectiveness of transdiagnostic therapy with progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) techniques on emotion regulation strategies, self-compassion, maternal role adaptation, and social and work adjustment in mothers of premature infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS The current study is a randomized controlled clinical trial with two groups and
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Dietary total antioxidant capacity and serum 8-OHdG in patients with schizophrenia. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Gülbin Karagöl,Emrah Songur,Neslişah Rakıcıoğlu
BACKGROUND Dietary total antioxidant capacity serves as an indicator for dietary quality and reflects daily antioxidant intake. This study aimed to determine the oxidative stress status of patients with schizophrenia and to examine the relationship between dietary total antioxidant capacity (dTAC) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), a marker for oxidative stress. METHODS This study was conducted
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Characteristics of clinical-pharmacological recommendations in psychiatry. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Sebastian Schröder,Martin Schulze Westhoff,Tabea Pfister,Stefan Bleich,Felix Wedegärtner,Tillmann Hc Krüger,Johannes Heck,Adrian Groh
OBJECTIVE Psychiatric patients in general, and elderly psychiatric patients in particular, are at risk of adverse drug reactions due to comorbidities and inappropriate polypharmacy. Interdisciplinary and clinical-pharmacologist-led medication reviews may contribute to medication safety in the field of psychiatry. In this study, we reported the frequency and characteristics of clinical-pharmacological
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Internalizing Disorders as a Mediator of the Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Perceived Medication Intolerance or Poly-Allergy Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Carissa van den Berk-Clark, Abigail Grant, Megan Ferber
ObjectivesThere is a well-established link between adverse childhood events, mental health and physical health conditions. There is also a large literature showing the relationship between medicati...
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Religion, Spirituality and Improved Glycemic Control Among People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Jonathan M Weber, Benjamin R Doolittle
ObjectiveThis systematic review investigates the association between measures of religiosity or spirituality (R/S) and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.MethodsA systematic literatu...
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“Severe depressive symptoms in patients with hypertension: Are antihypertensive medications implicated?” Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Omar Salem Gammoh, Abdelrahim Alqudah, Hanan Abu shaikh, Abdel-Ellah Al-Shudifat
ObjectiveThis study examined whether antihypertensive medications and other patient characteristics are associated with severe depressive symptoms in a patient with hypertension.MethodsPatients wit...
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Correlates of poor clinical outcomes related to COVID-19 among older people with psychiatric illness - a mixed methods study Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Surajudeen Abdulrahman, Naser Al-Balushi, Jason Holdcroft-Long, Uzma Khan, Bipin Ravindran, Sujata Das, Anto P Rajkumar
ObjectiveCOVID-19 leads to highly variable clinical outcomes among older people with psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. Evidence guiding management of future outbreaks among this vulnerable po...
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The relationship between a single-item measure of burnout and the copenhagen burnout inventory in family medicine residents Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-15 Christopher Haymaker, Shamsi Daneshvari Berry, Amber Cadick, Cynthia Bane, Kristi VanDerKolk
ObjectiveBurnout during residency education is a phenomenon which requires careful study. A single item for measuring burnout shows promise for its brevity and concordance with the most commonly us...
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Coping strategies, emotion regulation and quality of life among psoriasis patients Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Aaisha Shaukat, Samina Rashid, Mahmood Sadiq
BackgroundThis study set out to investigate the connections between coping strategies, and quality of life in psoriasis patients.Subjects and Methods150 psoriasis patients (M = 74, F = 76) particip...
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Chronic use of benzodiazepines: The problem that persists Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Dexter L Louie, Oluwole O Jegede, Gretchen L Hermes
Though clinical guidelines and policies discourage the chronic prescribing of benzodiazepines, rates of prescribing have continued to rise in the United States to the tune of an estimated 65.9 mill...
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Prevalence and correlates of child maltreatment among mothers in the Kurdistan province, Western Iran Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Sahel Khazaei, Alireza Salehi, Hossein Molavi Vardanjani
ObjectiveParental child maltreatment is a serious public health issue worldwide. As mothers take on a significant proportion of parenting duties in two-parent families, knowledge of maternal risk f...
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Association of CTNND2 gene polymorphism with schizophrenia: Two-sample case-control study in Chinese Han population Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Zhaonian Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xiangzheng Cui, Luwen Zhang, Qing Liu, Yanli Lu, Xiujuan Wang, Han Shi, Minli Ding, Yongfeng Yang, Wenqiang Li, Luxian Lv
ObjectivesGenetic factors play an important role in the etiology of schizophrenia (SZ). Catenin Delta 2 (CTNND2) is one of the genes regulating neuronal development in the brain. It is unclear whet...
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Mental health outcomes and correlates in cancer patients entering survivorship after curative treatment Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Julie A. Kittel, Christopher L. Seplaki, Edwin van Wijngaarden, Jennifer Richman, Allison Magnuson, Yeates Conwell
ObjectiveCancer survivors face numerous physical and mental health challenges even after treatment completion. However, few studies have examined mental health in cancer survivors who received cura...
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Collaborative care, physician training, Balint groups, burnout, and somatic symptom disorder. Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Harold G Koenig
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Relationship between nutritional status and anxiety and depression in hospitalized diabetic patients in Turkey Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Buse Bakir, Sema Çalapkorur
BackgroundAnxiety and depression often coexist in patients with chronic diseases. We evaluated the nutritional status of diabetic patients and its relationship with anxiety and depression.MethodsDe...
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Criminal Liability and Epilepsy: A Case Report of a Postictal Attempted Homicide from Tunisia Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Sana Omri, Najeh Smaoui, Rim Feki, Imen Gassara, Lobna Zouari, Jihene Ben Thabet, Mohamed Maalej, Manel Maalej Bouali, Nada Charfi
IntroductionEpileptic patients charged with a serious offense may be referred by courts for forensic psychiatric examination, which may pose a legal challenge. Therefore, a detailed examination is ...
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A framework for the implementation of consultation-liaison psychiatry from the characteristics of psychosomatic consultations at a general hospital in china Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Zou Xue, Liu Yanwen, Zhang Wenwen, Li Mei, Jing Huihui, Lu Hongbin, Wang Ying, Liu Ning, Han Le, Han Xueyang, Hou Yitong, Ma Mingxiao
ObjectiveTo understand the current situation and characteristics of consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) service in general hospital, to compare the results of the literature on CLP published in o...
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Predicting suicide attempts among people with diabetes using a large multicenter electronic health records dataset Int. J. Psychiatry Med. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Ploypun Narindrarangkura, Patricia E. Alafaireet, Uzma Khan, Min Soon Kim
ObjectivePeople with diabetes have a higher risk of suicidal behaviors than the general population. However, few studies have focused on understanding this relationship. We investigated risk factor...