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Frequency of burnout in dental students and its relationship with stress level, depressive, and anxiety state Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Khetam Alhilali, Mariwan Husni, Amer Almarabheh
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of burnout in dental students at the Dentistry School of University of Qadisiya, Iraq. All students at the dentistry school were invited to participate in the study. Medical and dental education is a highly demanding endeavor. Burnout is associated with anxiety, depression, and stress levels. Addressing these psychological factors and manage them early will
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Assessment of serum interleukin 6 in a sample of Egyptian patients with schizophrenia Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Eman Ibrahim Abo El Ella, Eman S. Rabie, Mona Mahmoud El Sheikh, Reem Hassan El Ghamry, Mostafa Salah Hotar, Fiby Fayez Gabrielle
Inflammation has been demonstrated to play a pathophysiological function in schizophrenia. Raised interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels have been the most consistently linked to schizophrenia. It was hypothesized that IL-6 contributed to the development of both adverse and beneficial symptoms. The aim of the study was to estimate the level of serum IL-6 in patients with schizophrenia and its relation to positive
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Prevalence and pattern of psychiatric morbidity in patients with first-episode acute coronary syndrome Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Nighat Akbar, Kubra Farooq, Neelofar Jan, Marya Zahoor, Yasir Hassan Rather, Ubaid Rasool Bhat
The existing body of literature extensively highlights the impact of psychological determinants on the initiation of coronary heart disease. Globally, the incidence of psychiatric disorders is increasing, and India is no stranger to this trend. However, the connection between psychiatric co-morbidities and the onset of acute coronary syndrome has been relatively understudied in this region of the world
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Assessment of brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in serum of children with autism spectrum disorders Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Salwa Amin Abd Elhamid, Mohammad Mostafa Alkherkhisy, Rania Elsayed Kasem
The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has no identified biomarker for early detection or for its severity. As for the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), it is a crucial neurotropic factor that regulates the plasticity and maturing of neuronal synapses. Accordingly, it might influence how children with autism develop. To evaluate the BDNF serum levels in autistic children and their relationship
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Autistic, schizotypal traits, and insight level in patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-03-04 M. Farouk, M. Nasr, M. Khalil, I. Dozebik, S. El Makawi, W. Fakher, D. R. Ayoub
Comorbid personality disorders and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) range between 33 and 87%. Patients having OCD more commonly receive cluster A (the odd and eccentric cluster) compared with other nonpsychotic patients. Poor insight levels within OCD increase disease severity and impair neuropsychological factors, where OCD patients exhibit poorer speech learning and memory. To assess schizotypal
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Turkish reliability and validity study of Barkley’s BAARS-IV self-report current symptoms Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Tansu Eda Topaloglu, Bilge Dogan, Doga Sevincok, Levent Sevincok
Recall bias of patients and their relatives, low reliability of the history, changes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms or compensatory behaviors, and various comorbidities may be associated with difficulties in diagnosing ADHD in adults. Barkley Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-IV (BAARS-IV), a relatively new scale, needs to be studied for validity
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Depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in a sample of Egyptian children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Fadia Zyada, Hala Hamdy, N. El Basha, Mohamed Refaey, Fatma M. Atia, Somaya H. Shaheen
Even though current therapeutic approaches have significantly increased the longevity and standard of living for children suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF), the crucial psychological components of this illness have not received the same level of attention as other chronic illnesses. The aim of the research was to assess depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in cystic fibrosis-affected children and
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Psychometric validation of the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) into Arabic Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Rabih Hallit, Vanessa Azzi, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Tabassum Rashid, Toni Sawma, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit
Research on dysmorphic concerns (DC) in Arabic-speaking contexts is hampered by the lack of validated tools. Because DC are culturally dependent, psychometrically sound measures are needed at the national level to closely and accurately investigate the construct in specific societies and populations. The purpose of the current research was to investigate the psychometric properties of Dysmorphic Concern
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Are there links between Alzheimer’s disease and ADHD? The efficacy of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists in controlling ADHD symptoms: a systematic review Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Ramin Abdi Dezfouli, Sara Akbariforoud, Ensieh Esmaeilidezfouli
To assess the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of anti-Alzheimer agents (memantine, galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil) in controlling ADHD symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults. Following the PRISMA guideline, clinical trials assessing the potency of anti-Alzheimer medications in managing ADHD symptoms were imported from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus (until February 2023)
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Training of a robot-based psychological intervention program to prevent inappropriate touching of children Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Mohammad Tahan, Gholamali Afrooz, Jafar Bolhari
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a robot-based psychological intervention on the prevention of inappropriate touching of children. The trial was registered in the International Clinical Trial Registry Platform with the registration id of ISRCTN17186302. In this study, the intervention had a positive effect on inappropriate sexual care in elementary school children (P < 0.01). Moreover, education
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Effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) in treatment of premature ejaculation: a randomized clinical trial Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Hadi Delpasand, Azadeh Mazaheri, Ali Kheradmand, Mahdi Ghorbani, Amir Reza Abedi, Mohsen Khosroabadi
Premature ejaculation is one of the most common male sexual dysfunction, affecting approximately 30% of men. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and at the same time the safety of the cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) device in treatment of premature ejaculation disorder. Based on a randomized clinical trial, two groups were included in the study, so that the first group was treated
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Methods and functions of non-suicidal self-injury in an adolescent and young adult clinical sample Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Eman Attia Abdou, Wafaa Haggag, Khaled Abdelmoez Anwar, Haydy Sayed, Omneya Ibrahim
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is an emerging critical medical condition among adolescents and young adults worldwide. They use different methods for expressing their emotional needs. The aim of this study was to identify the methods of NSSI used by adolescents and young adults who presented with different psychiatric disorders, and their utilized functions. A case–control study was done on 100 late
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The role of infections and inflammation in schizophrenia: review of the evidence Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Gellan K. Ahmed, Haidi Karam-Allah Ramadan, Khaled Elbeh, Nourelhoda A. Haridy
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide. While its exact causes remain unknown, emerging evidence suggests that infections and inflammation may contribute to disease development in a subset of individuals. This review comprehensively summarizes the evidence linking infections, immune system dysfunction, and schizophrenia risk. Several population-based
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Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in controlling ADHD symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Ramin Abdi Dezfouli, Ali Hosseinpour, Shera Ketabforoush, Elnaz Daneshzad
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) in managing ADHD symptoms compared to placebo, stimulants, or compared as pre- and post-treatment. Clinical trials assessing the potency of SNRIs in treating ADHD patients were imported from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus (until February 2023). Data were extracted by two independent researchers
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Psychometric evaluation and adaptation of the stigma affiliation scale into the Indonesian language in primary family caregivers of schizophrenia patients Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Tuti Kurnianingsih, Patricia Beta Ayu Lumbantoruan, Irvan Afriandi, Veranita Pandia, Meita Dhamayanti
The Stigma Affiliation Scale (ASS) is an instrument to assess affiliation stigma used widely worldwide. This study aims to adapt the ASS to the Indonesian language and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the ASS among family caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted of 94 schizophrenia patients’ family caregivers in communities, i.e., an items
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Effect of combining social rhythm therapy to treatment of bipolar disorder versus treatment as usual: a comparative study on a sample of Egyptian patients Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Esraa Darwish, Ahmed Mubarak, Mai Eissa, Reham Amer
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a common mental illness that is usually associated with significant morbidity causing critical impairment in socio-occupational functioning and even mortality. Social rhythm therapy (SRT) has been suggested as an adjunctive psychotherapy in BD treatment protocols, with its proposed benefits of accelerating recovery from bipolar episodes, delaying relapses, and upgrading patients’
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Prevalence of depressive symptoms and depression literacy (D-Lit) among Saudi postgraduate students Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Asem Abdualziz S. Alageel
The prevalence of any disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is 34.2% in Saudi Arabia over the course of a person's lifetime. Young Saudis are more likely to develop major depressive disorder than older Saudis. Globally, postgraduate students are more vulnerable to developing depression compared to the general population. According to
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Depression and poor sleep: neglected prevalent issues among adult epileptic patients Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Sabah E. Fathy, Amany M. AbdAllah, Hala Ahmed El-Maghawry, Lamis Ibrahim Ali, Rania Y. Helal
Psychiatric comorbidities, and sleep disorders, are prevalent in adults with epilepsy (AWE). Good control of epilepsy can help AWE lead a normal fruitful life and incorporate in daily activities as others. This study aims to assess the frequency, risk factors of depression, and poor sleep quality among patients with epilepsy and examine their relation with epilepsy control. This cross-sectional study
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Evaluation of the psychometric properties and convergent validity of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) questionnaire in Brazilian young adults Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Aristides Fernandes Neto, Letícia Paviani, Rafaela Sirtoli, Camilo M. Guidoni, Edmarlon Girotto, Arthur Eumann Mesas, Renne Rodrigues
This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties and the convergent validity of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and linear regression adjusted for confounding factors were performed to obtain the adjusted beta value (βadj) for sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), burnout (Copenhagen Burnout
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Bridging the gap: associations between gut microbiota and psychiatric disorders Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Gellan K. Ahmed, Haidi Karam-Allah Ramadan, Khaled Elbeh, Nourelhoda A. Haridy
Gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in the gut-brain axis and can influence neurodevelopment and mental health outcomes. This review summarizes the current evidence on the associations between gut microbiota alterations and various psychiatric illnesses. The composition of the gut microbiome evolves from birth through old age, and disruptions during critical periods may increase disease risk. Factors
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Impact of perceived social support on suicidal ideation among students at Ain Shams University Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Rasha Saad Hussein, Shaimaa Samy Yousef
Suicide is a significant public health issue that has long-term impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Perceived social support can reduce the frequency of suicidal ideation (SI), which is an important precursor to later attempted and completed suicide. The present study aimed to measure the prevalence of SI and perceived social support among students at Ain Shams University, compare SI
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Assessment of stress in caregivers of acutely hospitalized elderly and its relation to hospital outcomes Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Enas R. Mohamed, Rania M. Abou-Hashim, Heba Shaltoot
It is important to understand and identify the physical and emotional strain among caregivers of the elderly as caregivers may have much more strain and burden than non-caregivers, which subsequently may affect their well-being and the clinical outcome of the elderly they are caring for. To assess caregiver stress and its effect on hospital outcomes at the geriatric department in Ain Shams University
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Early post-COVID-19 common psychiatric complications: role of basic inflammatory, coagulation, and clinical risk factors Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Walaa Sabry, Maged Bhai El Dien, Ahmed Ibrahim Zakie Elsherbiny, Zeinab Mohamed El Nagar
The infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to the emergence of a novel diagnostic entity known as “post-COVID syndrome” (PCS). It is characterized by a constellation of medical and psychiatric symptoms that occur and persist for variable duration following the COVID infection. Among these post-COVID psychiatric symptoms are depressive and anxiety disorders, which were found to be the highest
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Alexithymia, oral behaviors, and temporomandibular disorders: a dark triad? Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Nour Ibrahim, Wafaa Takash Chamoun, Abbass El-Outa
Alexithymia is a condition in which cognitive processing of emotions is impaired. Associations between alexithymia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have been described in multiple studies, yet the coexistence or influence of oral behaviors has never been addressed. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between alexithymia, oral behaviors, and temporomandibular pain disorders. A total of
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Assessing the influence of personality and health beliefs on variability of COVID-19 fear among Egyptians: a cross-sectional study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Samar Atwa, Medhat M. Bassiony, Mervat Said, Eman Fouad
Patients and their families get stigmatized and socially excluded due to their fear of COVID-19, which exposes them to psychological discomfort, rage, depression, and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to assess the fear the Egyptian population had of COVID-19 and its risk factors during the pandemic. In this study, 1002 Egyptian adults joined part via a cross-sectional online survey. The survey
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Research in mental health in the Arab speaking world 1920 to 2018 Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Elie G. Karam, Ahmed Okasha, Natalija Trojanovic, Josleen Al Barathie, Dahlia Saab, Natasha Hakim, Nada Abbas
The progressive improvement in the educational level of the Arab world has been accompanied by a surge of scientific productivity. Mental health research, especially in the last four decades, is one such endeavor. Mental health research output over almost a century, from 1920 to 2018, is reviewed. A literature review was conducted using PubMed, PsychInfo, Cochrane, and the IDRAAC search engine to identify
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Translation and validation of the Arabic version of the Digital Stress Scale (DSS-A) with three Arabic-speaking samples Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Christian U. Krägeloh, Oleg N. Medvedev, Hussain Alyami, Hetaf A. Alammar, Ayman Hamdan-Mansour, Emad Alyami, Sharif Alsoudi, Marcus A. Henning, Mohsen M. Alyami
Given the ubiquitous nature of digital technologies such as smartphones, research has increasingly focused on the health outcomes of prolonged use of such technologies. The Digital Stress Scale (DSS) has been developed recently, but it is currently only available in English and Chinese, and validations in other languages are warranted. The 24-item DSS was translated into Arabic using the method of
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Mental health status of patients with bipolar disorder during COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional study at El Khanka Psychiatric Hospital Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Fiby F. Gabrielle, Heba H. El-Shahawi, Reem H. El Ghamry, Marwa Y. Basha
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a number of measures including lockdowns and social distancing. These measures affected mental health in healthy individuals and mentally affected patients. Studies examining the effectiveness of such strategies are still limited, and those with bipolar disorder (BD) are an especially vulnerable population. The current research aimed to evaluate the mental health
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Validation of the Arabic strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Qatar Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-19 L. L. Gilstrap, A. Nazeer, M. Ather, D. Shahwar, I. Shaffeeullah, A. Magbool, M. W. Azeem
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a screening questionnaire to identify children and youth’s emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity, peer issues, and prosocial behaviors. The objective of this study was to validate the SDQ-Arabic against trained clinicians’ diagnoses for the first time in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country by examining its ability to discriminate
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Impact of depression and the potential effect of its treatment on semen parameters Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Ekramy A. El-Khateeb, Nada M. S. Mohamed, Phoebe F. Ghobrial, Rania M. El-Husseiny
Up to 30% of male infertility may be idiopathic. Researchers are looking into psychological problems, particularly depression, as possible risk factors for such idiopathic etiology. We aimed to assess how depression affects Egyptian patients’ semen parameters and its indicators for male fertility and to evaluate the potential positive influence of improving the score of depression on these parameters
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The outcome of integrated motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy in Egyptian patients with substance use disorder Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Mohamed Hossam EL-Din Abdel Moneam, Nesreen Mohsen, Lobna AbuBakr Azzam, Yasser Abdel Razek Elsayed, Ahmed Adel Alghonaimy
The authors aimed to evaluate the outcome of combined motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy (MICBT) for substance use disorder compared to the twelve-step facilitation (TSF) therapy in terms of retention in the treatment program, the number of relapses, and the period of abstinence after discharge, coping with craving, and modification of problematic behaviors. This randomized
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A prospective longitudinal study of post-traumatic stress symptoms and its risk factors in newly diagnosed female breast cancer patients Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Azizat Abiodun Lebimoyo, Mumtaz Oladipupo Sanni
Post-traumatic stress symptoms are one of the most commonest, but un-recognized psychological morbidity found in female breast cancer patients. However, there are insufficient prospective studies concerning the trajectory of post-traumatic stress symptoms and their risk factors in Nigerian women living with breast cancer. To determine the changes in the prevalence and risk factors of post-traumatic
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Social navigation hypothesis of depressive disorder disproven Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Marcin Piotr Nowak
Evolutionary psychiatry tries to explain paradoxical high psychiatric disorders and symptoms prevalence by means of evolutionary biology, but testing their hypotheses is often problematic. Social Navigation Hypothesis (SNH) belongs to the evolutionary hypotheses of depressive disorder. It assumes two mechanisms of increasing fitness by depressive signs and symptoms: social rumination function (depressed
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Anxiety, mindfulness and self-efficacy association among university healthcare specialties students in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Ahmad Aldosary, Moath Aljohani, Meshari Alghorayer, Khalid Albaqami, Abdulrahman Alkhurayji, Awadh Alharbi, Sultan Almutairi, Khalid Alharbi, Hatim Alhudaithi
Anxiety is a widely recognized topic in medical education. Previous studies have found that medical students experience higher levels of anxiety than other students. An increasing corpus of research indicates a major association between mindfulness and mental wellness. This study included 418 respondents, of whom 394 were included in the final sample. Most were female (55.3%), while male participants
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Impulsivity, depression, and suicide in female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Maged A. Gomaa, Asmaa A. Desoky, Dalal Amer, Doaa Alaa, Mohamed A. Khalil
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility associated with multiple medical and psychiatric complications. The study compared suicide, impulsivity, and depression in females with PCOS to females with other causes of infertility. Sixty females with infertility were included in two groups. Group A included 30 females with PCOS and infertility, while group B included 30 females
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Schizophrenia and epigenetics: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Abd Rahim Nour El Huda, Abdull Jalil Mohd Asyraf, A. Talib Norlelawati, Mat Rasid Siti Norain, Wan Salleh Wan Muhamad Salahudin, Azman Norainin Sofiya, Norbaiyah Mohamed Bakrim
Numerous studies have explored the association between epigenetics and schizophrenia, yielding various findings and reports. Thus, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of the studies that have investigated this association to provide an overview of the evolution of research on this topic and to determine the current status and areas for advancement in this field. We applied several methodologies, such
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Coping strategies and burden stress in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and patients with bipolar disorder Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Rehab Serag Mohamed, Nivert Zaki Mahmoud, Dalia Abdel Moneim Mahmoud, Mohamed Fekry Eissa, Youssef Wael Zohdy, Yassmin Shawky Rateb Hafez
Mental illness has a great impact not only on patients but also on their carers as it makes them more prone to stress, interferes with their daily life activities, and can negatively affect their social, psychological, and physical health quality of life. They neglect seeking medical help that may negatively affect clinical outcome of patients and quality of their life. Therefore, it is important to
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Degenerative brain changes associated with tramadol use: an optical coherence tomography study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Mohamed A. Khalil, Noha M. Khalil, Amanne F. Esmael, Shirin M. El-Makawi, Alia A. Saleh, Doaa R. Ayoub
Tramadol—a synthetic opioid originally used as an analgesic—has been widely misused as an addictive drug in the middle east in the last twenty years. Brain changes associated with long-term tramadol use are understudied. This study aimed to detect the possible effects of tramadol use for at least one year on the brain. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a noninvasive measure can assess changes in
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional Tunisian study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Jaweher Boudabous, Ali Kerkeni, Mayssa Kraiem, Hela Ayadi, Yousr Moalla
Evaluate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on Tunisian adolescents enrolled in secondary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify associated factors. We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytic study on a sample of Tunisian adolescents. Participants were randomly selected from two schools in the region of Hamma (southern of Tunisia). This survey took
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Management of treatment-resistant depression with esketamine nasal spray: clinical questions for daily practice in Gulf Cooperation Council countries Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Nahida Nayaz Ahmed, Faisal Albishi, Suhail A. Khan, Ammar Alsayegh, Emmanuel Stip, Samer Makhoul
There is a high unmet need among patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) as treatment with standard therapies is associated with low response and remission rates and high rates of relapse. Esketamine nasal spray, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, is a novel, fast-acting treatment option for TRD. This article addresses common questions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
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The impact of smartphone addiction on attention control and sleep in Egypt—an online survey Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Dalia Khalifa, Rehab Magdy, Doaa Mahmoud Khalil, Mona Hussein, Ahmed Yehia Ismaeel, Shaden Adel, Nadine Abdelhamied, Mohamed Adel Abdeltwab, Mazen Eltaweel, Alaa M. Essam, Amira Hassan, Mona Ali, Esraa Mohamed Naguib, Samar Fares, Hadeer Mohammed Abd El-Aziz, Alzahraa Ghareeb Eweis, Sara Desouki, Mennat-Allah Tarek
The widespread use of smartphones makes it imperative for researchers to study the adverse effect of smartphone addiction. We aimed to study the risk factors of smartphone addiction, insomnia, and attention deficit among smartphone users among a sample of Egyptian adolescents and adults. An online survey was disseminated among Egyptian social media groups. Participants were requested to complete Smartphone
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Mothers’ personality and children with feeding and eating disorders: a nested case–control study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Aml Al Marzouki Al Agroudi, Ibrahem Hamdey Rashed, Sohier Yahia, Salwa Tobar
Feeding and eating disorders are major factors in nutrition problems. Mothers have a big role in shaping feeding and eating behaviors. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence of feeding and eating disorders among children in pediatric outpatient clinics (6–12 years old) and comparing personality factors among mothers of children with feeding and eating disorders versus those without feeding and
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Assessing the prevalence and psychological correlates of selfie addiction in Mansoura Medical School students: a cross-sectional study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Ahmed Reda El Adgham, Ibtihal M. A. Ibrahim, Ibrahem Hamdey Rashed Elkalla, Mohamed A. El Hadidy
Selfie addiction has become one of the most noticed phenomena in our modern life that is affecting people of all ages. Many researchers reported that students’ addictive selfie-taking behavior resulted in the loss of function and the development of psychological problems. In this study, we mainly targeted to calculate the prevalence of addiction of selfie at Mansoura Faculty of Medicine students and
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Olfactory reference disorder—a review Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Savitha Soman, Rajesh Nair
Olfactory Reference Disorder (ORD) is a known clinical entity for several decades; however, it is only in ICD 11 that it has found its niche. Long considered a delusional disorder, it is currently classified as an obsessive–compulsive (OC) spectrum disorder. ORD is characterised by an erroneous conviction that the body is emitting an unpleasant smell. Patients harbour referential thinking, practise
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Cell therapies for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of clinical applications Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Ayberk Akat, Erdal Karaöz
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects patients’ ability to communicate, engage with others, and behave in certain ways. Despite the existence of several therapy possibilities, an effective treatment for ASD has not yet been identified. Cell therapies have been becoming increasingly recognized in recent years as a potential therapeutic approach for the management
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The moderating role of posttraumatic growth in secondary traumatic stress–burnout relationship: a sample of child psychiatrists from Turkey Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Berhan Akdağ, Seda Bozduman Çelebi, Funda İpekten, Feyruz Usluoğlu, Serhat Nasıroğlu
Secondary traumatization is a common occupational hazard for professionals working with distressed and traumatized people, especially children. If not properly managed, secondary traumatization can lead to symptoms similar to posttraumatic stress disorder. This condition is known as secondary traumatic stress (STS) and is linked to adverse mental health outcomes, such as burnout. Nevertheless, exposure
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Impact of tramadol and heroin abuse on electroencephalography structure and cognitive functions Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Marwa Y. Badr, Elsayed A. E. Gad, Ahmed A. E. Mubarak, Yasser A. A. El-Heneedy, Ahmed M. Ibrahim, Asmaa A. E. Belal, Fatma A. El Deep
Opioids, defined as medicines that stimulate opioid receptors, are primarily used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. They induce central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects. This study aimed to assess the effect of opioids on brain electrical activity, the effect of opioids on cognitive functions, and corroborate whether there was any correlation between changes in brain electrical activity
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Social media psychology and mental health Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Jaafar Omer Ahmed
Social networks have become a part of individual lives nowadays, and most of the world’s population participates and has accounts on different social networks. This is a new phenomenon specific to the twenty-first century, as a subject entirely related to the human mind in terms of psychology and psychiatry is at the beginning of research. This study aims to provide a psychological interpretation of
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Schizophrenia and family burden in Morocco: assessment in a sample of 150 caregivers Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Khadija Benallel, Meryem Sara Zineb Sabah, Yassine Otheman, Mohamed Kadiri
There have been few studies conducted in Africa about the burden on families of patients with schizophrenia. This study had two main objectives: assessing the burden of those families and identifying the socio-demographic factors associated with this one. We included 300 participants: 150 were primary family caregivers of 150 patients with schizophrenia. A questionnaire was used to collect their sociodemographic
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Cannabis use and psychosis among patients hospitalized in psychiatric wards in Lebanon: a retrospective chart review Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Pia Maria Ghanimé, Zeinab Bazzi, Joseph Kazan, Ghassan Bou Saba, Samer El Hayek, Halim Saad, Farid Talih
Trends in cannabis use suggest a global increase in the past decade. Current evidence associates cannabis use with an increased risk of psychosis. This association has prompted a growing research interest in the association between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders, especially psychotic disorders. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the effect of cannabis on psychosis and its clinical
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Characteristics and management of patients with substance use disorders referred to a consultation-liaison psychiatry service in Lebanon Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Samer El Hayek, Ghida Kassir, Hussein Zalzali, Karim Al Hasanieh, Michele Cherro, Nour Ibrahim, Maya Bizri
This study explores the characteristics and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) who were referred to the consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) service in a tertiary care center in Lebanon. As part of the Consultation-Liaison at the American University of Beirut (CLAUB) analysis, we conducted a retrospective record review of patients referred to our CLP service between February
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Perception and experiences of suicide among university students in Egypt Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Ibrahim Ali Kabbash, Basem Salama, Menatollah Ashraf Mohammad, Hagar Galal, Noorhan Yousef, Noha M. Elghazally
The worldwide prevalence of suicide ideation, planning, attempt, and death is a major public health issue. The highest rates of suicide are seen in those aged 15 to 29, largely correlating to their time spent in higher education. Identify the perception and experiences of medical students towards suicidal thoughts and attempts and explore some predictors. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kafrelshiekh
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Alexithymia, resilience and suicidal ideation among patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Mai Mohamed Elsayed Abd-Elhamed, Rehab Fathy Abdel Hady, Shadia Fathy Mahmoud, Bothina Elsayed Said Mohamed
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric illness with a considerable risk of alexithymia, and suicide may make this risk worse. This study aimed to assess alexithymia, resilience, and suicidal ideation among patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder. A cross-sectional study was established at the psychiatric outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospitals in addition to Abbasyia Hospital
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The Arabic Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale: validation in a sample of Lebanese patients with cancer Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Nour Ibrahim, Dahlia Yamout, Maya Bizri, Ali Taher
Depression and anxiety are common comorbid psychological disorders among patients with cancer. Despite the wide use of the Arabic Hospital and Anxiety Scale (HADS) in oncological settings, it has not been yet validated among Lebanese patients with cancer. We aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the HADS in a sample of Lebanese patients with cancer. One-hundred one Lebanese patients diagnosed
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Assessment of telepsychiatry services provided by Okasha Institute of Psychiatry during COVID-19 pandemic Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Maha Sayed, Maha el Gafary, Nesreen Mohsen, Shereen Khalil, Hoda Farid, Nouran Sabry, Mariam Yehia
Telemedicine has a great role in delivering clinical services when distance and time are critical factors. Although this tool does not replace a medical examination, it was inevitably needed service during COVID-19 pandemic as it avoided the need for a patient’s visit, particularly at times when confinement measures are being enforced. As technology is sweeping the earth, the role of telemedicine should
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Prevalence of sleep disturbances and its relationship with mobile phone overuse among an Iranian sample of students: a necessity for attention Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Fatemeh Elahi, Mahya Mojahedi, Hamid Salehiniya, Mohammad Reza Raeisoon
Sleep disturbances are recognized as a potential core feature of some major psychiatric conditions, and overuse of mobile phones in recent years can leave potential negative effects on this central feature, which is especially important to assess among students. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of sleep disturbances and its relationship with mobile phone overuse among an Iranian sample
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Obsessions and suicidality in youth suffering from bipolar I disorder Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Mohammed Ezzat, Mohammed Atef Younis, Mohammed A. Khalil, Maged E. Gomaa, Dina Yosri Afifi, Doaa R. Ayoub
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common comorbidity with bipolar disorder, a comorbidity that is known to increase suicide risk. This study aimed to assess the presence of OCD in youth diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and to evaluate the association between OCD and suicide in the same cohort. Eighty subjects diagnosed with bipolar I disorder were enrolled in this study; subjects were divided
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Effects of child abuse and neglect on executive functions among children diagnosed with learning disabilities or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Aya Maged Hamza, Soha Abdellatif Ghobashy, Heba Essam Abouelwafa
Studying cognitive deficits due to abuse and neglect in vulnerable children with neurodevelopmental disorders can fuel the battle to save them. We aimed to assess effects of child abuse and neglect on executive functions (EF) among children diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorders (SLD). Three hundred forty drug-naive children were divided into
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Correction: Psychometric properties and cross-cultural comparison of the Arabic version of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Youth Self Report (YSR), and Teacher’s Report Form (TRF) in a sample of Egyptian children Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Mohammad A. Seleem, Reham A. Amer, Mohamed Elhosary, Sameh Saada, Eid Abo Hamza, Yomna Elfert, Sanaa Abd El-fatah Abdo, Ibrahim Kabbash, Thomas M. Achenbach
Correction: Middle East Curr Psychiatry 30, 61 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-023-00328-y In the original version of this article [1], the affiliation details for author Eid Abo Hamza were incorrectly given as “College of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, UAE—Faculty of Education, Al Ain University, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt” but should have been given as two separate institutes
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Cognitive impairment in a sample of adult patients with multiple sclerosis: an Egyptian study Middle East Curr. Psychiatry Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Sara Elbasuony Elshehawy, Ibtihal M. A. Ibrahim, Ayman Mohamed Abdel-Naby, Mohamed El-Husseini Khater
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neuro-inflammatory disease of the brain and central nervous system. We aimed at assessing the cognitive functions present in adult patients with multiple sclerosis in remission phase of the disease comparing them to healthy control group. This is a cross sectional study using Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery (CNB) to measure performance accuracy and speed on