An epidemiologic study of self-reported sleep problems in a large sample of adolescent earthquake survivors: The effects of age, gender, exposure, and psychopathology
This study investigated the prevalence of sleep problems and their associated risk factors in child and adolescent survivors three years after the 2013 Ya'an earthquake. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Wanjie Tang, Yi Lu, Yanchun Yang, Jiuping Xu Source Type: research
Longitudinal associations between risk appraisal of base stations for mobile phones, radio or television and non-specific symptoms
Introduction: Studies found that higher risk appraisal of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields is associated with reporting more non-specific symptoms such as headache and back pain. There is limited data available on the longitudinal nature of such associations and what aspects of risk appraisal and characteristics of subjects are relevant.Objective: To examine cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between risk appraisal measures and non-specific symptoms, and assess the role of subject characteristics (sex, age, education, trait negative affect) in a general population cohort. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Astrid L. Martens, Pauline Slottje, Tjabe Smid, Hans Kromhout, Roel C.H. Vermeulen, Danielle R.M. Timmermans Source Type: research
Daytime sleepiness and its relationships to fatigue and autonomic dysfunction in adults with spinal cord injury
To determine the extent of daytime sleepiness in adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) and investigate the contribution of fatigue and autonomic function to sleepiness status. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: A. Craig, D. Rodrigues, Y. Tran, R. Guest, J. Middleton Source Type: research
The sleep and sex survey: Relationships between sexual function and sleep
Distress and dysfunction in sleep and sex are both very common, and have been found to be separately related to anxiety, depression, and stress. Even so, and despite evidence linking obstructive sleep apnea and erectile disfunction, the connections between sleep and sex are largely understudied. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Martin Seehuus, Wilfred Pigeon Source Type: research
A randomized clinical trial of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic treatment of emotional and gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: evaluating efficacy and mechanism of change
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy of Unified Protocol (UP) for transdiagnostic treatment of psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and treating the intensity of gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Another aim of the study was to test whether emotion regulation mediates the effect of UP. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hamid Mohsenabadi, Zahra Zanjani, Mohammad Javad Shabani, Abbas Arj Source Type: research
A randomized clinical trial of the unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment on emotional symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome: Mediation analysis of emotion regulation
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy of Unified Protocol (UP) for transdiagnostic treatment of psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and treating the intensity of gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Another aim of the study was to test whether emotion regulation mediates the effect of UP. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hamid Mohsenabadi, Zahra Zanjani, Mohammad Javad Shabani, Abbas Arj Source Type: research
Quality of life in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent medical condition, which may lead to severe complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Its chronic course and its association with obesity and diabetes mellitus augment the long-term impact of NAFLD on patients' health and quality of life (QoL) and put great strain on healthcare systems worldwide. Research is growingly focusing on NAFLD patients' QoL in an attempt to describe the full spectrum of disease burden and tackle its future consequences. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Konstantinos Assimakopoulos, Katerina Karaivazoglou, Evangelia-Eirini Tsermpini, Georgia Diamantopoulou, Christos Triantos Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Mental health is a risk factor for poor outcomes in cardiac patients: Findings from the national DenHeart survey
To explore (i) the prevalence of cardiac risk factors (obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and medication non-adherence) among cardiac patients with depression and anxiety, (ii) associations between depression and anxiety scores and cardiac risk factors and (iii) the association of depression and anxiety and cardiac risk factors with mortality, and their population attributable risk. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Selina Kikkenborg Berg, Trine Bernholdt Rasmussen, Lars Thrysoee, Charlotte Brun Thorup, Britt Borregaard, Anne Vinggaard Christensen, Rikke Elmose Mols, Knud Juel, Ola Ekholm Source Type: research
Anxiety, depression and probability of live birth in a cohort of women with self-reported infertility in the HUNT 2 Study and Medical Birth Registry of Norway
The ‘psychogenic’ hypothesis has a long history in the field of infertility. The present study investigated whether anxiety or depressive symptoms are associated with probability of subsequent live birth in a cohort of infertile women from the general population. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eva Biringer, Ute Kessler, Louise M. Howard, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Arnstein Mykletun Source Type: research
Predictors of pain, urinary symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS): A prospective 12-month follow-up study
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) can affect both men and women and often causes substantial impairment to quality of life. Although cross-sectional studies have suggested that psychosocial aspects may constitute important factors in the etiology and maintenance of CPPS, longitudinal studies are rare. Therefore, the present study examines psychosocial factors as prospective predictors of pain intensity, urinary symptoms and impediments to quality of life in men and women with CPPS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - July 2, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Christoph Dybowski, Bernd L öwe, Christian Brünahl Source Type: research
Benefits of an on-line migraine education video for patients with co-occurring migraine and depression
To evaluate effects of an online, hour-long migraine illness education and management education program on health outcomes in people with migraine experiencing significant depressive symptoms. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - June 26, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elyse Thakur, Ana Recober, Carolyn Turvey, Lilian N. Dindo Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - June 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Impaired mental health and low-grade inflammation among fatigued bereaved individuals
Fatigue is a common symptom in stressed individuals. Bereavement is a major life event that has been associated with impaired mental health. Little research has investigated the prevalence of fatigue and its inflammatory correlates in bereaved individuals. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - June 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Annina Seiler, Kyle W. Murdock, Christopher P. Fagundes Source Type: research
Depressive symptoms and comorbid problems in pregnancy - results from a population based study
To estimate the prevalence of antenatal depressive symptoms, identify relevant risk factors, and assess comorbid mental health problems, among pregnant women enrolled in a population based study. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - June 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Despina Pampaka, Stefania I. Papatheodorou, Mohammad AlSeaidan, Rihab Al Wotayan, Rosalind J. Wright, Julie E. Buring, Douglas W. Dockery, Costas A. Christophi Source Type: research
Depression and psychological distress in patients with chronic renal failure: Prevalence and associated factors in a rural district in Sri Lanka
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is known to adversely affect mental health. The study was aimed at estimating the prevalence of depression and psychological distress and the associated factors among CKD patients living in Anuradhapura, a rural district in Sri Lanka. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - June 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sameera Senanayake, Nalika Gunawardena, Paba Palihawadana, Chathurie Suraweera, R. Karunarathna, Priyantha Kumara Source Type: research
