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The role of catastrophizing in vulvovaginal pain: Impact on pain and partner responses over time
The aim of this prospective study was to explore the role of catastrophizing in vulvovaginal pain. The study entails two research questions. The first question was whether catastrophizing predicts the occurrence of vulvovaginal pain. The second question focused on exploring the links between catastrophizing, partner responses and pain. Five hundred and ten women filled out questionnaires at two measurement points, 10 months apart. The women were divided into three groups based on levels of catastrophizing. To study the first research question, the groups were used as predictors of pain at follow‐up. To study the second ...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ida K. Flink, Linn éa Engman, Johanna Thomtén, Steven J. Linton Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ON PAIN CATASTROPHIZING Source Type: research

The role of pain catastrophizing as a mediator in the work disability process following acute low back pain
The purpose of this study was to assess pain catastrophizing as a mediator in the relationships between pain and recovery expectations with work limitations and functional disability in a working population experiencing acute low back pain (LBP). Workers (n = 241) with acute, work‐related LBP completed measures of pain and injury at medical intake and then the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) shortly after the initial intake visit. At 3‐months follow‐up, measures of work limitations and functional disability were administered. Structural equation modeling was used to assess whether the PCS mediated longitudinal ass...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elyssa Besen, Brittany Gaines, Steven J. Linton, William S. Shaw Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ON PAIN CATASTROPHIZING Source Type: research

Influence of catastrophizing on pain intensity, disability, side effects, and opioid misuse among pain patients in primary care
This study demonstrates the important role of pain catastrophizing among chronic pain patients who are prescribed opioid medication for pain within primary care. These findings support the benefits of carefully monitoring patients who are prescribed opioids in primary care and possible benefits of offering interventions to reduce pain catastrophizing. (Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research)
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Asimina Lazaridou, Olivia Franceschelli, Alexandra Buliteanu, Marise Cornelius, Robert R. Edwards, Robert N. Jamison Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ON PAIN CATASTROPHIZING Source Type: research

Pain catastrophizing: An historical perspective
This article discusses the origins, various definitions, and conceptual evolution of the catastrophizing in clinical evaluation and research. (Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research)
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Randy Neblett Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ON PAIN CATASTROPHIZING Source Type: research

Introduction to the “Special Issue on Pain Catastrophizing”
The construct of pain catastrophizing has emerged as playing an important role in pain. This construct has earlier been defined as “…an exaggerated negative orientation toward actual or anticipated pain experience…current conceptualizations most often describe it in terms of appraisal or a set of maladaptive beliefs.” There has also been a great deal of additional research which has demonstrated its heuristic value in areas such as pain‐treatment outcomes, genetics research, as well as in the area of brain imaging. The current Special Issue includes some of the most recent studies of pain catastrophizing, and hig...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Robert J. Gatchel Tags: INTRODUCTION Source Type: research

An exploratory genetic analysis: Associations between parent depression symptoms, child temperament, and the serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5HTTLPR)
Child temperament has been shown to be biologically based and heritable; however, genetic association studies of temperament have been fairly inconclusive, and the role that parental depressive symptoms play is largely unexplored in this context. The relationship between parent depressive symptoms and the child temperament dimensions of fear and activity level (AL) were examined in 100 sibling pairs 2.5–5.5 years of age and their mothers. Parent reports of child temperament and parent self‐reports of depressive symptoms were obtained from families, as well as DNA samples from each child during their lab visit. Associa...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Afsoon Gazor, Haolei Fang, Jeffrey R. Gagne Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Does escaping victimization in elementary school lead to improved health in high school: a comparison of victimization profile groups
This study examined whether children follow unique victimization trajectories during elementary school and whether these paths predict differential psychological and physical health outcomes during high school. Participants included 1,073 children from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development. Peer victimization was assessed in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 9th grades, and psychological and physical health outcomes (e.g., depression, loneliness, internalizing problems, externalizing problems, physical health markers, and health habits) were measured in the 9th grade. Growth mixture modeling revealed three groups:...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lauri A. Jensen ‐Campbell, Erin Q. Boyd, Allyson A. Arana, Sarah Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Experimental pretesting of message framing to motivate caregiver self ‐care among parents of children with eating disorders
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of message framing strategies and approach avoidance trait moderators on health communication intervention messages aimed at encouraging adaptive coping among parents of those children with eating disorders (PCEDs). Parents of children with eating disorders (N = 108) were randomly assigned in a three‐condition (gain frame, loss frame, and control) online message pretesting experiment. Outcome measures included decisional balance (Transtheoretical Model) and behavioral intentions. Gain frames were more beneficial in promoting adaptive behaviors among PCEDs, as loss fr...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Autumn Shafer, Sheetal J. Patel, Cynthia M. Bulik, Nancy Zucker Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Caregivers of youth athletes: Developing a theory ‐based health communication intervention for concussion education
Sports‐related concussions (SRCs) are a public health problem. However, caregivers of youth athletes (CYAs) do not receive targeted education even though they are primary decision makers for youth athletes (YAs) who incur injuries. The purpose of this study was to understand CYA's SRC perceptions via the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Message Source Credibility in order to guide development of CYA SRC health education messages. Key informants (n = 20, e.g., sports personnel, medical practitioners, and researchers) who interact with CYAs and YAs and 30 CYAs (3 males, 27 females) from five different states were interviewe...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sheetal J. Patel, Cynthia A. Trowbridge Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Stress, Religious Involvement, and Cholesterol: Is It Better to Give than to Receive?
The purpose of this study is to see if social support that is exchanged in religious institutions moderates the relationship between stressful life events and cholesterol. The data come from a nationwide survey of adults of all ages (N = 816). Based on data from blood samples, cholesterol was measured by subtracting high‐density lipoprotein from total cholesterol. Questions were administered to assess how often study participants provide and receive spiritual support from fellow church members. Spiritual support is assistance that is exchanged with the explicit purpose of increasing the religious beliefs and behaviors ...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Neal Krause, Gail Ironson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

To Be or Not to Be Board Certified? A Question of Quality and Identification for Psychologists
Achieving board certification in psychology is an important step in a psychologist's professional development. Board certification serves as a quality indicator for consumers, employers, and other stakeholders while providing enhanced opportunities for psychologists who complete the peer‐review process that leads to it. This commentary provides an update on trends in board certification in psychology and explores the roles and benefits of board certification as well as barriers to pursuing board certification. Board certification is an important issue to consider because more mental and physical healthcare clinicians and...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: William N. Robiner, Thyra A. Fossum Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Pain management coaching: The missing link in the care of individuals living with chronic pain
This article describes the preliminary findings on the efficacy of a Comprehensive Telephonic Pain Self‐Management Coaching Program (CTPSCP) in improving pain‐related outcomes for adults being treated for chronic pain. Analyses of pain‐related data collected by administering the Pain Outcomes Questionnaire‐For Civilians (POQ‐C) to participants in a CTPSCP at intake, at the 6‐month mid‐point (n = 51), and at the 12‐month completion of the program (n = 33). A paired‐sample t test was conducted to evaluate whether there was a reduction in scores on the POQ‐C. The results indicated that there was a sign...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rebecca Curtis, Joel O'Beso Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Developing a Tailored Texting Preventive Intervention: A Card Sort Methodology
Conclusions: Youth exiting foster care constitutes a unique population whose voice is paramount in the development of interventions. The content present in traditional approaches to substance‐use prevention (e.g., increasing social support) may not apply to this group of vulnerable youth. The card sort technique has strong potential to evoke youth‐specific intervention content that is more readily understood and accepted by target audiences. Intervention content written by adults for youth can result in miscommunication due to generational and cultural differences. Co‐creation, rather, can augment acceptability. We e...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jordan M. Braciszewski, Tanya B. Tran, Roland S. Moore, Beth C. Bock, Golfo K. Tzilos, Patricia Chamberlain, Robert L. Stout Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Yoga and Cognitive ‐behavioral Interventions to Reduce Stress in Incoming College Students: A Pilot Study
We examined the feasibility and differential efficacy of cognitive‐behavioral stress management (CBSM) and yoga for first‐year college students to reduce stress and improve mental and physical health. Thirty‐four incoming first‐year female students were assigned to 8 weeks of yoga, CBSM, or a wait‐list control. Assessments were made at baseline, end of intervention, and 4 months after intervention end. Both CBSM and yoga produced salutary changes in psychosocial and behavioral health as well as health‐related measures of physical function and activity relative to the control group. Stress‐management interve...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Crystal L. Park, Kristen E. Riley, Tosca D. Braun, Ji Yeon Jung, Hyungyung G. Suh, Linda S. Pescatello, Michael H. Antoni Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Blunted cardiovascular reactions are a predictor of negative health outcomes: A prospective cohort study
The study examined whether cardiovascular responses to psychological stress tests predict future anxiety and depression scores 40‐months later. Hemodynamic measures were obtained from 102 healthy adults before, during and after mental arithmetic, a speech task, and a cold pressor task. The 14‐item Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was administered at initial testing and at 40‐months follow‐up. At initial testing analyses revealed that high anxiety symptoms were characterized by blunted cardiovascular reactions to acute mental stress, particularly mental arithmetic. Furthermore, after adjustment for baseline blo...
Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - March 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat, David Sheffield Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research