OBJECTIVE We explored the factor structure of the Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale (MGH-HPS), a self-report measure for trichotillomania (TTM). METHODS Self-reported hairpullers who responded to an Internet-based survey (N=990) completed the MGH-HPS, demographic items, and other survey instruments. Principal axis exploratory factor analysis with Promax rotation of scores was c...

Background: Varicoceles are the abnormal tortuosity and dilatation of the veins of the pampiniform plexus that drain the testis. Recently, studies evaluating the role of oxidative stress in male infertility have shown that infertile men with varicocele have elevated levels of sperm and testicular tissue-derived reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore current study was designed to evaluate prot...

Background: Breakfast is a very important meal. It can either make or break your day, and it be daunting task. Objectives: We used the transtheoretical model (TTM) to assess trend of breakfast eating among elementary school students in Jiroft city, Iran. Methods: In this descriptive‑analytic research, 290 city were selected using stratified sampling. Data collected questionnaire trends accordin...

Abstract Background Trichotillomania (TTM) is characterized by recurrent hair pulling and associated loss. Skin picking disorder (SPD) skin scarring or tissue damage. Both disorders are also accompanied psychological distress poor sleep. Very little, however, known about lifestyle variables that may contribute to symptom severity in these disorders. Methods We recruited 87 adults as part of a c...

BACKGROUND Depression and anxiety disorders are increasing among the general population in the Western world. Individuals may need several kinds of treatment in order to maintain health, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and drug treatment. However, having an everyday life that "works" is also important, suggesting a need for interventions based on activities that facilitate a satisfy...

background: this study examined the applicability of trans-theoretical model (ttm) to understand exercise behavior among female college students in hamadan university of medical sciences, iran in 2007. methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. the dependent variables analyzed were exercise efficacy expectation, decisional balance (pros and cons). the independent variable was s...