Ahmad Ghanizadeh
Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Hafez Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
[ 1 ] - Psychometric Characteristics of the Persian (Farsi) Version of Attachment Style Questionnaire
Abstract Background: Attachment relationship provides a secure base for the infants from which to explore the environment and a safe haven to return to in times of danger. Attachment style shapes the behavior of individuals in adulthood. There are many different measures of attachment and a lot of controversy about what they measure and how they relate to each other. Hence, we tried to evaluate...
[ 2 ] - A Symptom Profile Analysis of Depression in a Sample of Iranian Patients
Background: In some cultures, including ours, direct explanation of inner psychic world is inhibited and stigmatized, therefore finding alternative modes of expression. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the frequency of somatization in the depressed patients. Methods: The present study comprised 500 patients referred to the outpatient clinic of Shiraz University of Med...
[ 3 ] - Nail Biting; Etiology, Consequences and Management
Nail biting (NB) is a common, but unresolved, problem in psychiatry, psychology, medicine and dentistry. While it seems that NB is a simple behavior that can be stopped easily, many of the children with NB have already tried to stop it, but they have not been successful. The frustrations due to failed attempt involve others such as parents and siblings. The present review aims at providing an o...
[ 4 ] - Disclosure of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its Effect on Rejection of Students by Teachers
Background: The common psychiatric disorder of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the knowledge of teachers about it are well discussed in literature. While teachers can play an important role for the management of ADHD, it is not clear whether informing of teachers about children with ADHD affects their behavior and attitude toward the children. In the present study, we studie...
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