with the intensification of violent terrorist operations in the world, many academic researchers have been performed in terms of the structural causes of terrorism. the active area of terrorism does not only include physical variables but other variables such as ideological, psychological, environmental and cultural-identity should also be tracked. the reasons are complex and varied regarding t...

background: smoking is a well‑known public health problem in women as well as men. in many countries including iran, there is an increase in tobacco use among women. exploring the experience of smoking by educated women in order to develop effective tobacco prevention programs in these women is necessary. this study aimed to explore the experiences of smoking among iranian educated women. metho...

irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. this disorder results in numerous clinic visits. ibs is a health problem with a high social and economic burden due to the lack of an effective treatment. its etiology consists of biological, psychological and social factors. there is increasing evidence that psychotherapy, in particul...

Abstract Drawing on conservation of resources theory (COR), this study takes a nuanced approach to understanding job insecurity by proposing rumination as mediator in its relationship with well-being during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The moderating role psychological capital resource buffer negative is also explored. A cross sectional employees Ireland early months pandemic found that mediat...

OBJECTIVE Prostate cancer (PCA) is the most common malignancy and a major cause of death in men but, importantly, a substantial proportion will live for several years following diagnosis. However, they face the prospect of experiencing symptoms, side-effects of treatment and diminished quality of life. The patient's psychological adjustment is particularly complex, given the potential trajector...

BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a disease which may have a direct impact on the psychological and social aspects of the patient, particularly due to its visibility. To date, we are unaware of any study showing a relationship between psoriasis and psychological parameters such as psychological vulnerability and coping strategies. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of psoriasis...