Genetic counseling is conceptualized as having both "teaching" and "counseling" functions; however, little is known about how these functions are articulated in routine practice. This study addresses the question by documenting, on videotape, the practices of a national sample of prenatal and cancer genetic counselors (GCs) providing routine pre-test counseling to simulated clients (SCs). One h...

PURPOSE Little is known about how patient education and emotional support is provided at abortion facilities. This pilot study documents 27 facilities' practices in this aspect of abortion care. METHODS We conducted confidential telephone interviews with staff from 27 abortion facilities about their practices. MAIN FINDINGS The majority of facilities reported they rely primarily on trained ...

To the Editor In a randomized clinical trial, Dr Foa and colleagues examined prolonged exposure psychotherapy for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol dependence. Prolonged exposure therapy was studied in relation to supportive counseling, use of naltrexone, and a pill placebo. The article provides an example of how the same findings can be interpreted quite differently...

objective : to investigate the prevalence of physical and psychological violence against women with female factor infertility. materials and methods: a total of 400 women with primary infertility attending the vali-e-asr reproductive health research center in tehran, iran, were interviewed using the conflict tactics scales (cts2) questionnaire to investigate their experiences of physical and ps...

Review scope Included studies compared nonpharmaceutical interventions (psychoeducational strategies, cognitive–behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, nondirective counseling, psychological debriefing, supportive interactions, or tangible assistance) with usual care in pregnant women and new mothers < 6 weeks after delivery. Interventions could be delivered prenatally and/or within th...

became calm but harbored the delusions. Supportive counseling sessions involving the patient and her husband addressed the underlying conflicts resulting in significant reduction of anxiety. The Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale[6] was used to calibrate the rate of resolution of delusions (D1 and D2) [Figure 2]. Even as the psychotropics were stopped within a week, fortnightly follow‐up session...

hiv/aids has been concentrated among injecting drug users in the country. this study aimed to investigate and identify health and treatment needs of people living with hiv/aids in iran.this qualitative study was conducted in 2012 in iran. the study groups consisted of experts, practitioners, and consultants working with people living with hiv/aids and their families. data was collected through ...