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  1 - Structural Model of Somatic Symptoms based on Perceived Social Support and Childhood Trauma in Patients with Epilepsy: Mediating Role of Depression, Anxiety and Stress
  Masoumeh Mohammadbeigi Afsaneh Taheri Khadijeh Abolmaali Koroush Gharergozli
  10.30495/jhm.2023.73319.11131
  Introduction: Considering the importance of examining somatic symptoms in patients with epilepsy, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the structural model of somatic symptoms based on perceived social support and childhood trauma with the media More

  Introduction: Considering the importance of examining somatic symptoms in patients with epilepsy, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the structural model of somatic symptoms based on perceived social support and childhood trauma with the mediating of depression, anxiety and stress in patients with epilepsy. Methods: This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementation method was descriptive from type of correlation. The research population was the patients with epilepsy of Iran in the 2021 year, which number of 260 people of them were selected as a sample by simple random sampling method. The research tools were included somatic symptoms questionnaire (Kroenke et al., 2002), perceived social support scale (Zimet et al., 1988), childhood trauma questionnaire (Bernstein et al., 2003) and depression, anxiety and stress scale (Lovibond and Lovibond, 1995). Data were analyzed by structural equation modeling in SPSS-24 and AMOS-26 software. Results: The findings showed that the model of somatic symptoms based on perceived social support and childhood trauma with the mediating of depression, anxiety and stress in patients with epilepsy had a good fit. Also, social support had a significant negative effect on depression, anxiety and stress and somatic symptoms, childhood trauma had a significant positive effect on depression, anxiety and stress, and depression, anxiety and stress had a significant positive effect on somatic symptoms (P<0.05), but trauma childhood had no significant effect on somatic symptoms (P>0.05). In addition, social support with the mediating of depression, anxiety and stress had a significant negative effect on somatic symptoms and childhood trauma with the mediation of depression, anxiety and stress had a significant positive effect on somatic symptoms (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it is necessary to plan to reduce somatic symptoms in patients with epilepsy by increasing social support and reducing depression, anxiety and stress. Manuscript profile
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  2 - The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management on Anxiety and Somatic Symptoms of Women with Premenstrual Syndrome
  farzane mirzaei hamid taher neshat doost kazem mahani sheida jabal ameli tahere mehrollahi
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) on the anxiety and somatic symptoms of women with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). This semi-experimental study was conducted as post- test and pre-test by control grou More

    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) on the anxiety and somatic symptoms of women with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). This semi-experimental study was conducted as post- test and pre-test by control groups. Statistical population included women who had referred to 3 Rafsanjan city pregnancy clinics in May 2009. The sampling method was "step by step" random sampling so after random choice of one clinic, from among women who referred to this clinic, 50 women were selected as available sample and then 20 of them, who acquired the highest score by the Questionnaires for Estimating PMS, were selected as final sample and were randomly separated into two equal groups. Data gathered by General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and Questionnaires for Estimating PMS Symptoms. The women of interventional group took part in 90-minutes training program for 8 sessions. Post–test scores recorded and data analyzed by co-variance test using SPSS-16 software. The data from two groups showed that the mean scores of post-test anxiety (P < 0.05) significantly decreased in the experimental group compared to the control group. The results also showed that the mean scores of post-test of somatic symptoms in experimental group did not decrease significantly. Manuscript profile
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  3 - Effectiveness of logo therapy on components of general health (anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder) of women with postpartum depression in Tehran city
  eftekhar hamidi Hamid Taher Neshat Doost Hooshang Talebi
  This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of logo therapy on components of general health means anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder of women with postpartum depression. This was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test More

  This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of logo therapy on components of general health means anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder of women with postpartum depression. This was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population of research were included all women with postpartum depression that referring to the part of obstetrics and gynecology in Tehran city in 2014 year, that from them 30 person were selected through available sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (each group 15 person). The experimental group trained 7 sessions of 90 minutes by logo therapy method. Groups completed the questionnaire of general health (Goldberg &amp; Hillier, 1979) in the pre-test and post-test stages. Data was analyzed with multivariate analysis of covariance method and with using SPSS-21 software. The findings showed there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in all four components of general health. In the other words logo therapy significantly led to decrease anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder of women with postpartum depression (P&lt;0/01). Therefore, counselors and therapists can use the method of logo therapy to improve the general health of women with postpartum depression. Manuscript profile
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  4 - The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on dimensions of mental health (anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder) in women with obesity
  Fatemeh Hedayatzadeh Hasan Ahadi Soheila Khodaverdian
  The aim of present research was determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on dimensions of mental health (anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder) in women with obesity. The method of study was a semi-experimental with a More

  The aim of present research was determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on dimensions of mental health (anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder) in women with obesity. The method of study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental and control groups. The research population was women with obesity referring to nutritional clinics of Babol city in 2018 year. Totally 30 people were selected by available sampling method and randomly divided into two groups (15 people in each group). The experimental group trained 8 sessions with the method of acceptance and commitment therapy (weekly one session) and the control group didn&rsquo;t received training. The research instrument was mental health questionnaire (Goldberg &amp; Hillier, 1979). Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance method and with using SPSS-21 software. The Findings showed that acceptance and commitment therapy led to decrease the anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder in women with obesity (P&lt;0/001). The results indicated importance of acceptance and commitment therapy on decreasing the anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and social function disorder in women with obesity. Therefore, therapists can use mention method to promote mental health in women with obesity. Manuscript profile
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  5 - The effectiveness of Behavioral Activation on mental rumination, emotion regulation and psychological symptoms in female patients with high blood pressure in the health care industry of the northwestern oil industry
  Alireza Agdamibaher Ali Khademi Ali Shaker Dolag
  10.30495/jwsf.2023.1971728.1761
  Research has shown that hypertension is a medical condition which adversely affects the patients&rsquo; psychological charecteristics. Furthermore, the relevant studies have indicated that behavioral activation may have a beneficial impact on the psychological well-bein More

  Research has shown that hypertension is a medical condition which adversely affects the patients&rsquo; psychological charecteristics. Furthermore, the relevant studies have indicated that behavioral activation may have a beneficial impact on the psychological well-being of patiens who suffer from different medical conditions. Notwithstanding, there is a lack of research on the effect of this approach on the psychological charecteristics of hypertensive patients.The present study strived to determine the effect of behavioral activation on hypertensive patienst&rsquo; mental rumination, emotion regulation, and psychosomatic symptoms.This study adopted a pretest-tretament-posttest quasi-experimental design to attain its objectives. More specifically, first, the researchers selected a sample of 30 hypetensive female patiennts from among the female patients who referred to Petroleum Industry Health Organization in Tabriz (Iran). Second, they randomly assigned the participants to an experimental group and a control group.Third, they administered Ruminative Response Scale (Nolen-Hoeksema &amp; Morrow, 1991), Psychosomatic Complaints Scale (Tanaka &amp; Sakata, 2004), and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (Gratz &amp; Roemer, 2004) to the groups of the study as pretests. Fourth, the researchers provided the experimental group with behavioral activation treatment during 10 sessions. Fifth, they administered the relevant questionnaires of the study to the groups anew as posttests. Finally, they performed the data analysis using SPSS 23. Based on the results, behavioral activation significantly reduced hypertensive patients&rsquo; mental rumination, alleviated their psychosomatic symptoms, and improved their emotion regulation (p&lt;0.05).&nbsp; It was concluded that behavioral activation can be used to improve the psychological well-being of female hypertensive patients. Manuscript profile
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  6 - The Effects of Computer Games on the Mental Health of High School Students in Gorgan City
  Taraneh Enayati Kolsoom Bayyenat
  The present study aims to investigate the effect of computer games on the mental health of the high school students. This study was ex post facto. The statistical population included all high school students in Gorgan. Using Cochran formula, the sample was estimated 456 More

  The present study aims to investigate the effect of computer games on the mental health of the high school students. This study was ex post facto. The statistical population included all high school students in Gorgan. Using Cochran formula, the sample was estimated 456 individuals. To select the sample, first, some schools were randomly selected as a cluster among the four districts of the secondary schools in Gorgan using cluster sampling and then the needed sample was randomly selected according to the population of any school (based on the students' gender and population). Data collection tools were the Standard General Health questionnaire GHQ28 in four dimensions of somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, depression level, and social dysfunction. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics including independent t-test and one way ANOVA. The obtained results showed that computer games affect the students' somatic symptoms, but they don't affect the students' anxiety and insomnia, depression level, social dysfunction and in general, their mental health. Furthermore, in comparing the demographic variables, there was a significant difference between the female and male students with regard to their somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, and mental health (overall); however, no significant difference was found based on their educational level. Manuscript profile
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  7 - The effectiveness of Behavioral Activation on mental rumination, emotion regulation and psychological symptoms in female patients with high blood pressure in the health care industry of the northwestern oil industry
  Alireza Agdamibaher ali khademi
  Research has shown that hypertension is a medical condition which adversely affects the patients’ psychological charecteristics. Furthermore, the relevant studies have indicated that behavioral activation may have a beneficial impact on the psychological well-being of p More

  Research has shown that hypertension is a medical condition which adversely affects the patients’ psychological charecteristics. Furthermore, the relevant studies have indicated that behavioral activation may have a beneficial impact on the psychological well-being of patiens who suffer from different medical conditions. Notwithstanding, there is a lack of research on the effect of this approach on the psychological charecteristics of hypertensive patients.The present study strived to determine the effect of behavioral activation on hypertensive patienst’ mental rumination, emotion regulation, and psychosomatic symptoms.This study adopted a pretest-tretament-posttest quasi-experimental design to attain its objectives. More specifically, first, the researchers selected a sample of 30 hypetensive female patiennts from among the female patients who referred to Petroleum Industry Health Organization in Tabriz (Iran). Second, they randomly assigned the participants to an experimental group and a control group.Third, they administered Ruminative Response Scale (Nolen-Hoeksema & Morrow, 1991), Psychosomatic Complaints Scale (Tanaka & Sakata, 2004), and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (Gratz & Roemer, 2004) to the groups of the study as pretests. Fourth, the researchers provided the experimental group with behavioral activation treatment during 10 sessions. Fifth, they administered the relevant questionnaires of the study to the groups anew as posttests. Finally, they performed the data analysis using SPSS 23. Based on the results, behavioral activation significantly reduced hypertensive patients’ mental rumination, alleviated their psychosomatic symptoms, and improved their emotion regulation (p<0.05). It was concluded that behavioral activation can be used to improve the psychological well-being of female hypertensive patients. Manuscript profile