Vusala Novruzova, Ali Erdoğan, Yusuf Hor, B. Kulaksızoğlu
{"title":"Internalized Stigma, Self-Esteem, Loneliness, and Suicide Probability in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder in Remission","authors":"Vusala Novruzova, Ali Erdoğan, Yusuf Hor, B. Kulaksızoğlu","doi":"10.5455/pbs.20221021062041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/pbs.20221021062041","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: It was aimed to investigate internalized stigma, self-esteem, suicide probability, and loneliness in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) in remission. Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with AUD according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and 50 healthy volunteers were included in the study. The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5), Suicide Probability Scale (SPS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSS), and University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (UCLA-LS) were administered to all participants. In addition, Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMIS) was applied to the AUD group. Results: UCLA-LS scores were found to be significantly higher in the AUD group than the control group (p=0.014). RSS scores were found to be significantly lower in the AUD group compared to the control group (p=0.019). The SPS total score and all subscale scores were similar in the AUD group and healthy controls (for all; p>0.05). In the AUD group, as ISMIS scores increased, SPS scores and UCLA-LS scores increased (respectively; p=0.022, p=0.003), while as UCLA-LS scores increased, SPS scores increased and RSS scores decreased (respectively; p=0.005, p=0.001). In the regression analysis, loneliness predicts the probability of suicide in AUD patients. Conclusion: It can be said that even if AUD patients are in remission, they have lower self-esteem and higher levels of loneliness, and the probability of suicide is not different from healthy controls. In addition, it can be said that as internalized stigma increases in AUD patients, the level of loneliness and the possibility of suicide increase.","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90791630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dimensions of Operational Stress in the Nigerian Navy: Selected Samples of Combatant, Artisan and Retired Naval Personnel in Nigeria","authors":"Damian D. Osa-Afiana","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202211002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202211002","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined dimensions of stress among sample of selected Nigerian Navy personnel in Lagos, Calabar, Jaji, in Kaduna Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88714226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Girl from Pakistan with atypical Autism:Expert Opinion and a Therapeutic Recommendation","authors":"Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202211004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202211004","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Autism disorders which are also known pervasive developmental disorders as are very complex and heterogeneous group of chronic disorders that marked by early impairment in socialization, communication, and behavior","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"188 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76618652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Core Self–Evaluations as Predicates of Clinical Decision Making in Selected Team of Perioperative Nurses in Ondo State, Nigeria","authors":"Dennis Uba Donald, Owoseni Sulaimon Kayode","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202211001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202211001","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined core self–evaluation as predicates of clinical decision making in selected sample of perioperative nurses in Ondo State Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"55 36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90040696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Silico Binding Analysis of Cannabinoids with Eph Receptors for Therapeutic Use in Gliomas.","authors":"S. Batchu, Michael Joseph Diaz, B. Lucke-Wold","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209011","url":null,"abstract":"Background\u0000Accumulating evidence suggests overexpression of Eph receptors is associated with malignant human gliomas. Inhibiting interactions of Eph receptors with their ephrin ligands may improve clinical outcomes in glioma patients. The present study investigated the potential of cannabinoids to bind Eph receptors and block Eph/ephrin interactions.\u0000\u0000\u0000Methods\u0000Twelve major cannabinoids were computationally docked with ligand binding domains from six glioma-associated Eph receptors through Auto Dock Vina to measure their potential binding affinities. The molecular structures and residue interactions of the most favorable poses for each receptor binding domain were further visually examined.\u0000\u0000\u0000Results\u0000Cannabichromene (CBC) exhibited the most favorable binding with EphA2, EphA3, and EphB4 receptor ligand binding domains while tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was predicted to bind favorably with EphB2 and EphB3 receptor ligand binding domains. EphA4 showed the best potential binding affinity with cannabidivarin (CBDV). Further analysis revealed that these cannabinoids bind to specific locations on Eph receptors required for Eph/ephrin interactions.\u0000\u0000\u0000Conclusion\u0000The findings suggest that certain cannabinoids can effectively bind to hydrophobic pockets required for ephrin binding and thereby be used to block subsequent Eph/ephrin interactions.","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89893424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Deviant and Heretical–Carcinoma Cervix","authors":"Anu Bajaj","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209010","url":null,"abstract":"Carcinoma cervix is an invasive epithelial neoplasm comprised of neoplastic cells demonstrating varying degrees of squamous differentiation.","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87883174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Atypical Genetic Autism: Cure of the Major Autistic Features and the Need for Cognitive Improvement and Rehabilitation","authors":"Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209006","url":null,"abstract":"Background: We have previously reported our extensive experiences with autism disorders and their treatments, and we showed the possibility of curing the major autistic features with a new therapeutic approach","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"102 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80512564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Principles of Training and Development for Physicians","authors":"Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209004","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing complexity of medical care environment and medical education and practices has made the understanding the principles and concepts of training, development, and the related concepts and disciplines necessary for doctors practicing at almost any level","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89183426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Catatonia: A Rare Manifestation of Autism","authors":"Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209008","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Autism disorders which are also known pervasive developmental disorders as are very complex and heterogeneous","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86188328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cerebral Palsy and Autism Associated With Periventricular White Matter Hyperintensity on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A New Disorder and Its Treatment","authors":"Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi","doi":"10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33582/mppbs.2022.202209007","url":null,"abstract":"Background: We have previously reported the very rare sporadic occurrence of periventricular white matter hyperintensity on brain magnetic resonance imaging with atypical neuropsychiatric","PeriodicalId":74168,"journal":{"name":"MedPress psychiatry and behavioral sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86900305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}