Objective: To study the coping pattern of a mother of a child with multiple congenital anomalies (MCAs) based on interview data. Methods: The mother of a child born at Tohoku University Hospital, Japan, who was diagnosed with MCAs at 3 days of age and subsequently underwent surgery at 7 months, was asked to be interviewed. She answered semi structured interviews at the hospital when the child w...

BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate the relationship between birthweight and psychological function, as evaluated by the results of a psychological conscript interview and assessment in young males, including an evaluation of stress susceptibility. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study based on linked birth registry data and data from an assessment of psychological function ...

background: in psychological studies, exposure to electromagnetic field is one of the hazardous factors, which has adverse effects on mental health. exposure to electromagnetic field due to daily use of electricity makes this study so important. the goal of this study was to determine the relationship between psychological symptoms and occupational exposure to electromagnetic field among worker...

BACKGROUND Psychiatric epidemiology has revealed a number of associations between gender, socioeconomic status, and psychiatric disorders. AIMS To examine psychosocial conditions on and off the job in relation to psychological ill health. METHODS Longitudinal design with 24 year follow up of employed persons (190 women, 177 men). Interview and questionnaire data on work and leisure conditio...

The relationship between atopic dermatitis (AD) and psychological distress has been well established for children and adolescents. However, it is unclear whether this relationship exists in young adults. This study aimed to assess the relationship between AD and psychological distress in young male adults in South Korea. A cross-sectional study was conducted using regional conscription data fro...

BACKGROUND The objectives of this study are 1) to depict the prevalence of moderate depressive symptoms (MDS) in adolescents living in California, 2) to examine the role of acculturation in reported MDS, and 3) to identify any relationship between acculturation, "needing emotional help," and "receiving psychological or emotional counseling," as reported by adolescents with MDS. METHODS We ana...

BACKGROUND There are no epidemiological data in Europe on associations between sexual molestation in males and psychological disturbance. AIMS To investigate whether sexual molestation in males is a significant predictor of psychological disturbance. METHOD We recruited men attending general practice and genitourinary medicine services. Participants took part in a computerised interview abo...

BACKGROUND Research has shown that infertility affects millions of couples worldwide. Infertility is considered one of the most difficult life experiences and can result in psychological consequences for couples, especially for women. The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological experiences of women with infertility. METHODS A qualitative exploratory descriptive approach was use...