BACKGROUND The prevalence of infertility is variable between 5-30% around the world. In Iran, more than 2 million couples suffer from infertility. Infertility causes depression, anxiety, social isolation and sexual dysfunction. OBJECTIVE This descriptive study was undertaken to determine general health in infertile couples. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and fifty infertile couples atten...

BACKGROUND Internet psychology services are rapidly increasing and that implies online assessment. To guarantee the results of these new online evaluation procedures, it is necessary to have reliable and valid assessment tools. OBJECTIVE In this work we analyzed the online versions of two popular psychopathology screening questionnaires: the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) and the Sy...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic as a stressor can harm the community's mental health. Iran is one of first countries to be severely affected by since February 2020. Objectives: This study aimed assess rates COVID-19-related Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS) and general health burden among Iranian population during explore potential influencing factors. Methods: Through web-based cross-sect...

BACKGROUND Young adults, especially men, are among those least likely to consult healthcare professionals when mentally distressed or suicidal. AIMS To investigate the help-seeking behaviours of mentally distressed young adults. DESIGN OF STUDY Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Bristol and surrounding areas, including inner-city, suburban and urban locations. METHOD A questionnaire was se...

OBJECTIVE [corrected] Person-Environment fit (P-E fit) paradigm, seems to be especially useful in explaining phenomena related to work attitudes and occupational health. The study explores the relationship between a specific facet of P-E fit as Person-Organization fit (P-O fit) and health. MATERIALS AND METHODS Research was conducted on the random sample of 600 employees. Person-Organization ...

Background: Mental health is a serious concern for burn survivors. Burn injuries can bring long-term complications that begin at the moment of injury and last throughout victim’s life. Objectives: This study aimed to determine effectiveness home care plan in mental status survivors six months after hospital discharge. Methods: randomized clinical trial with intervention control groups was condu...

OBJECTIVE To identify factors associated with infant growth up to 6 months, with a particular focus on maternal distress, and to explore the effect of ethnicity on any relation between maternal distress and infant growth. METHODS Cohort study recruiting White and Pakistani women in the United Kingdom (UK). Infant growth was measured at birth and 6 months. Standard assessment of mental health ...

Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disorder that can affect multiple organs; psy-chiatric manifestations including depression and anxiety are commonly seen in SLE. The aim of this study to explore the prevalence depression, anxiety, stress, assess quality life (QOL) patients with SLE also evaluate associated risk factors. Material methods In cross-sectional study, ...

BACKGROUND The ongoing economic crisis in Greece has affected both stress and quality of life (QoL) at all socioeconomic levels, including professionals in the police force. The aim of this study was to examine perceived stress, job satisfaction, QoL, and their relationships in a sample of police officers in Greece. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted during the first trimester of 2...

BACKGROUND Skin, which is the largest organ in the body, carries immense psychological significance. Disfiguring skin disorders may impact negatively on the mental health of individuals. AIM This study compared the psychiatric morbidity of subjects with leprosy and albinism. SUBJECTS AND METHODS One hundred subjects with leprosy and 100 with albinism were interviewed. Sociodemographic quest...