Azizeh Afkham Ebrahimi
Department of Clinical Psychology. Tehran Psychiatric Institute, Satarkhan Niayesh. Shahid Mansouri St, Tehran.Iran
[ 1 ] - The frequency and pattern of substance use in outpatients of general hospitals
Abstract Background: Patients with addictions have many acute and chronic medical illnesses, both related and unrelated to their addictions. In spite of high incidence of substance-related disabilities, substance abuse is usually underdiagnosed in general hospitals. The objective of the present study was to investigate the frequency and pattern of substance use in patients with differen...
[ 2 ] - The impact of anxiety on sleep quality
Abstract Background: A significant relationship between psychiatric disorders principally depression and anxiety and insomnia is well-known in general population. Ahigh percent of insomnia sufferers report anxiety symptoms. Anxiety is also frequently seen in medical patients whom complaints of sleep problems are often prominent. Method: 250 outpatients with various medical complaint...
[ 3 ] - Psychological health and expectations of patients seeking cosmetic rhinoplasty
Abstract Background: Cosmetic rhinoplasty is now carried out increasingly in an attempt to solve the psychological and social problems of people who are discontent with their nose. Little is known about either the psychological status of persons who seek rhinoplasty or potential psychological changes following surgery. The challenge that faces surgeons, is how to identify, before su...
[ 4 ] - The frequency of post-stroke depression in an outpatient elderly population
Abstract Background: The purpose of the present study is to determine the frequency and severity of depression in post-stroke patients. Methods: Based on a cross-sectional research design, 30 recent stroke outpatients were assessed with DSM-IV interview for depression and two self-rating depression scales, CES-D and BDI. Sex differences in depression, the relationship between depression and th...
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