Robabeh, Delazar, Seyyed Mohammad Rasol, Khalkhali, Seyyed Moosa, Kafi, Kiomars, Najafi, Homa, Zarrabi, Rahim, Bagherzadeh, Tamjid, Karimi, Hassan, Farrahi,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (3-2014)
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This research aimed to study the phenomenological pattern of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In a cross-sectional study, 255 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder were selected by Convenience sampling and were evaluated by Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale in terms of symptoms and severity of OCD. Obsessions of contamination, aggressive, compulsions of washing/cleaning and checking had the highest percentage of frequency, and Obsessions of hoarding, sexual and compulsions of counting and hoarding had the lowest percentage of frequency among the thirteen groups of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Single patients had religious obsession and repetition compulsion more than married patients. Concerns with the dirt and germs and excessive or ritualized hand washing were the most prevalent obsessive-compulsive symptom. Also, some differences were observed between the male and female patients. The obtained results showed that the phenomenological pattern of the obsessive-compulsive symptoms observed in this sample of the Iranian patients with OCD had some similarities and differences with the phenomenological pattern observed in other studies and societies.
Javad Karimi, Atefe Homayouni, Fereshteh Homayouni,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (volume12, Issue 4 2019)
Abstract
Hypochondriasis or health anxiety disorder is characterized by abundant anxiety and fear about having a serious illness. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between anxiety sensitivity and experiential avoidance with health anxiety. The population included all students of Malayer University, from whom 388 students (138 males and 250 females) were selected through convenient sampling method. Data were gathered using Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI-3), acceptance and action questionnaire, and Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis (stepwise method). Pearson correlation analysis results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between dimensions of anxiety Sensitivity and experiential avoidance with health anxiety. Moreover, Multiple regression analysis results revealed that anxiety sensitivity and experiential avoidance were able to predict health anxiety, respectively.These variables can predict 24 percentages of the total variance of health anxiety. Based on these findings, anxiety sensitivity and experiential avoidance are capable to predict health anxiety. It could be concluded that reducing anxiety sensitivity and experiential avoidance could be one of the main mechanism for reducing the health anxiety.
Dr Reza Karimi, Mrs Kazem Sattari, Mis Saeede Noormohamadi, Dr Sedighe Safaie,
Volume 15, Issue 2 (9-2021)
Abstract
Introduction: Collective disasters, especially those involving infectious diseases, often increase the wave of fear and anxiety that causes widespread disturbances in the behavior and psychological well-being of many people. The purpose of this study was to construct, establish and validate a questionnaire on the psychological dimensions of the Corona epidemic in 1399. Methods: The sample consisted of 542 people who were invited to cooperate with the available method and online. For this purpose, a questionnaire was prepared based on the theoretical literature and existing research in the field of the corona epidemic. In this study, the psychosocial dimensions of the corona pandemic consist of 5 sub-scale: generalized anxiety disorder, quarantine, and social distancing, coping skills, and frustration, and suicide. Initially, items were formulated for each dimension, and after formulating the initial questions, face validity, content, and reliability (internal consistency) were measured. Results: The results showed that by removing some items, the questionnaire with 28 items and 5 dimensions has significant validity. (Validity of 0.74 in the whole test and 0.68 to 0.95 in the subscales). Conclusion: The results show that by using this test, the psychological dimensions of the coronavirus epidemic can be identified.
Milad Karimi Zindasht, Mohammad Khaledi,
Volume 16, Issue 4 (Volume18, Issue 4 2023)
Abstract
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The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Floortime method and Fernald multisensory method on impulsivity, mobility and concentration of hyperactive children aged 7 to 9 years. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test post-test design. The statistical population consists of all hyperactive children aged 7 to 9 years in Salmas city in 1402. Using purposive sampling, 36 children were randomly divided into three groups (two experimental groups and a control group). The research measurement tool is the Conners Parental Hyperactivity Questionnaire. The data obtained from the two stages of pre-test and post-test were analyzed using the statistical method of analysis of covariance and Bonferroni post hoc test to compare the effect of the two treatments.
The result showed that Floortime method and Fernald multisensory method have a positive and significant effect on mobility, impulsivity and concentration of hyperactive children and the effect of both Floortime method and Fernald multisensory method on mobility, impulsivity and concentration of hyperactive children is not different.