Factors socio-demographic and economic associated with smoking in the elderly population
Conclusion The results showed that sex, age and marital status are associated with smoking in the elderly population. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic pain
Conclusion The present study showed high prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic pain. There was also significant association of these psychiatric symptoms with some types and intensity of pain. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Predictors of probable common mental disorders (CMD) in sex workers using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire
Conclusion The results of this study showed that the prevalence of CMD among sex workers was higher than that observed in the general population, indicating the need to improve health care of these women. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Risk behavior for orthorexia nervosa in nutrition students
Conclusion It is concluded that a considerable number of students from the Nutrition course present orthorexic behavior and body image disturbance. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Preliminary validation study of a Brazilian version of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment in a context of oncologic inpatients
Conclusion The CRA showed good indicators of validity and reliability. Some adaptation on the content of certain items appears to be necessary to calibrate them to the context of people assisted by services subsidized by the Sistema Único de Saúde. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research