OBJECTIVE To analyze the association of weight status with anxiety, depression, quality of life and physical fitness in fibromyalgia (FM) patients. METHODS The sample comprised 175 Spanish female FM patients (51.2 ± 7 years). We assessed quality of life by means of the Short-Form-36 Health Survey (SF36) and anxiety and depression by means of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). W...

objectives: alzheimer’s disease causes many negative effects on the individual's physical, psychological and cognitive conditions. the multi sensory stimulation helps the patients to improve their physical, psychological and cognitive conditions. the aim of this study is to determine the effect of multi sensory stimulation on cognitive status and quality of life of the patients with alzhei...

background: migraine is a chronic disorder affecting women more than men. sexual dysfunction is one the complaints of women with migraine, which is not regarded as it should be. the goal of this study was to determine sexual dysfunction in women with migraine, and possible effects of depression and sleep quality on their sexual function. methods: one hundred married migraineurs women were enrol...

acne is the most common skin disease and isotretinoin is the most powerful drug among the various drugs used for its treatment, but it has some adverse effects. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of isotretinoin on depression and quality of life of a group of patients undergoing isotretinoin therapy before and after the treatment course.in this prospective study, 98 patients with ...

conclusions based on the study results, making plans to promote mental aspect of nurses, focusing on family foundations like marriage, reducing and distributing working hours, and decreasing night shifts hours of nurses could reduce their depression and improve their quality of life. results according to the final model yielded from path analysis, the most important factors contributing to depr...

introduction and aims: such chronic diseases as tuberculosis have short term and long term effects on patients’ quality of life. due to the hazardous consequences of disrupted quality of life, the present research aims to examine the quality of life along with the intensity of depression in patients suffering from tuberculosis hospitalized in bandar lengeh’s hospitals. methods: the present rese...

background most people do not appreciate the aging period because of lack of knowledge or unknown backgrounds; therefore, they get affected by chronic mental disorders. depression is one of the most predominant chronic mental disorders. objectives in this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between quality of life (qol) and spiritual well-being among geriatric retired employees of the o...

Objective Fertility plays an important role in sexual and psychological function in families. Infertility can result in major emotional, social, and mental disorders, including a reduction in satisfaction with marital life and quality of life. The present study aimed to compare the quality of life and marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction between fertile and infertile couples. MaterialsA...

introduction infertility as the bitterest life experience can affect sexual function. infertility is a reproductive health problem and many studies have showed agitation, stress, depression, marital and sexual dissatisfaction as the psychological outcomes of infertility. this study aimed to compare sexual satisfaction in fertile and infertile women referring to peymanieh hospital in jahrom, 201...

background: increased life expectancy and the growing phenomenon of aging can lead to increased burden of chronic diseases (cds) which adversely affects the overall health of elderly, their sexuality in particular. sexual life of aged population is overlooked in many of the societies. in the present narrative review, we aim to assess the impact of cds on sexual function of elderly people. mater...