scholarly journals Voice phenomenology as a mirror of the past

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
David van den Berg ◽  
Eva Tolmeijer ◽  
Alyssa Jongeneel ◽  
Anton B. P. Staring ◽  
Eline Palstra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Cognitive Response ◽  
The Past ◽  
Relational Experiences ◽  
Psychological Threat ◽  
History Of ◽  
Post Traumatic

Abstract Background Post-traumatic mechanisms are theorised to contribute to voice-hearing in people with psychosis and a history of trauma. Phenomenological links between trauma and voices support this hypothesis, as they suggest post-traumatic processes contribute to the content of, and relationships with, voices. However, research has included small samples and lacked theory-based comprehensive assessments. Method In people with distressing voices (n = 73) who experienced trauma prior to voice-hearing, trauma–voice links were assessed both independently and dependently (descriptions were presented and rated separately and together, respectively) by both participants and researchers. A structured coding frame assessed four types of independent links (i.e. victimisation type, physiological-behavioural, emotional, and cognitive response themes including negative self-beliefs) and three types of dependent links: relational (similar interaction with/response to, voice and trauma); content (voice and trauma content are exactly the same); and identity (voice identity is the same as perpetrator). Results Independent links were prevalent in participants (51–58%) and low to moderately present in researcher ratings (8–41%) for significant themes. Identification of negative self-beliefs in trauma was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of negative self-beliefs in voices [participants odds ratio (OR) 9.8; researchers OR 4.9]. Participants and researchers also reported many dependent links (80%, 66%, respectively), most frequently relational links (75%, 64%), followed by content (60%, 25%) and identity links (51%, 22%). Conclusion Trauma appears to be a strong shaping force for voice content and its psychological impact. The most common trauma–voice links involved the experience of cognitive-affective psychological threat, embodied in relational experiences. Trauma-induced mechanisms may be important intervention targets.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Psychological Content of the Pandemic Crisis

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 40-57
Author(s):  
V. V. Kozlov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Response ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Major Event ◽  
Psychological Phenomena ◽  
The Past ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Media

The paper considers psychological and socio-psychological phenomena COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The results of the study of the pandemic impact on emotional response of people during the past 5 months have been presented. The paper presents analysis of specificity of procedural characteristics of negative disintegration and positive integration of crisis caused by the pandemic. The role of the media in the emergence of a negative cluster of mood states has been extensively analyzed, as well as other determinants of induction of crisis phenomenology during pandemic. The role of cognitive, indifferent, positive emotional clusters in personal and group crises has been identified. Global pandemic crisis has become a major event in the history of human civilization as a subject, and its psychological impact greatly surpasses the coronavirus danger for people.

scholarly journals Falls and fractures in subjects over 65 years old and their associations with geriatric syndromes: Russian epidemiological study EVKALIPT

2021 ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
N. M. Vorobyeva ◽  
N. O. Khovasova ◽  
O. N. Tkacheva ◽  
Yu. V. Kotovskaya ◽  
E. V. Selezneva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
General Population ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Geriatric Syndromes ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
At Home

Background. In the Russian Federation, the prevalence of falls and fractures in older people in the general population is unknown. Single studies have been carried out on small samples (hospitalized patients, patients with diabetes mellitus etc.). Objective. To investigate history of low-energy fractures, frequency of falls in the past year and their associations with other geriatric syndromes (GS) in subjects aged ≥65 years.Materials and methods. We examined 4308 subjects (30% of men) aged 65 to 107 years (mean age 78 ± 8 years) in 11 regions of the Russian Federation, who were divided into 3 age groups (65-74, 75-84 and ≥85 years old). All participants underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment, which consisted of two stages: 1) survey on a specially designed questionnaire; 2) physical examination.Results. The frequency of falls over the past year was 30%, including 25,7% — in subjects aged 65-74 yrs, 29,8% — 75-84 yrs, 37,3% — ≥85 yrs (p for trend <0,001). Of these, 62% of participants fell 1 time, 38% — 2 times or more. With the same frequency, the subjects fell at home (41%) and on the street (42%), 17% of subjects fell both at home and on the street. A history of low-energy fractures was found in 17% of the participants, among which the most frequent (63%) were fractures of the radius. Univariate regression analysis with sex and age (as a discret variable) adjustment, where the falls in the past year were considered as the dependent variable, and GS as independent one, demonstrated that all GS were associated with falls in the past year with odds ratios (ORs) ranging from 1,25 to 3,13. Multivariate regression analysis with age and sex adjustment showed that independent predictors of falls were female gender (ORs 1,51; 95% confidence interval 1,26-1,82; р<0,001) and 6 GS (malnutrition, depression, urinary and fecal incontinence, chronic pain and dependence in instrumental activities in daily life) with a 1,3-2,4 times increase of falls risk.Conclusion. In EVKALIPT study we firstly obtained the domestic data on the prevalence of falls and low-energy fractures history in subjects aged >65 years in the general population and studied associations between falls in the past year and other geriatric syndromes.

Post-traumatic stress disorder screening among Syrian war victims

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S342-S343
Author(s):  
A. Kutluoğlu ◽  
B.Ö. Ünsalver ◽  
A. Evrensel
Keyword(s):  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
The Past ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Trauma Response ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
War Victims ◽  
Brief Screening

IntroductionWar in Syria and related refugee crisis has caught worldwide attention for the past few years. The war is still continuing by the time of the writing of this abstract. War is one of the reasons of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Syrian people experience many traumatic events like witnessing death, torture and rape.AimsThe aim of this research is to screen for PTSD among Syrian war victims.MethodsA total of 150 (women = 52, men = 98) war victims between 18–65 years, inhabiting a Syrian camp near the Turkish border were screened with trauma response checklist for PTSD between March 11 and April 11 2015.ResultsSignificant amount of the interviewed participants were found to show symptoms of PTSD. Seventy-six percent (n = 114) of the participants had experienced a traumatic event. In total, 80.6% (n = 121) were experiencing distress. Seventy-eight percent (n = 117) had avoidance. Eighty-four percent (n = 126) had negative interfering thoughts. Eighty-eight percent (n = 132) were experiencing trauma associated disturbance. Answers from 78.6% (n = 118) of the participants indicated that they should be further referred to a specialist. The findings were not affected by gender or age.ConclusionWe have found that most of the participants showed signs of PTSD. Our findings highlight the psychological impact of war on Syrian people. A definite diagnosis of PTSD can be made with detailed psychiatric examination, however given the amount of victims and available staff a brief screening instrument may help identify potential cases to be further evaluated. PTSD has life-long consequences and trauma can be passed through generations. International support for war victims should include psychological support and interventions.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

On The Possibility of an Autonomous History of Modern Southeast Asia

1961 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. W. Small
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Contemporary History ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of

It is generally accepted that history is an element of culture and the historian a member of society, thus, in Croce's aphorism, that the only true history is contemporary history. It follows from this that when there occur great changes in the contemporary scene, there must also be great changes in historiography, that the vision not merely of the present but also of the past must change.

Stellar Evolution

1962 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
M. Schwarzschild
Keyword(s):  
Solar System ◽  
Stellar Evolution ◽  
Space Craft ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Substantial Body ◽  
Individual Stars ◽  
The Past ◽  
Evolution Of Galaxies ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fast Flow

It is perhaps one of the most important characteristics of the past decade in astronomy that the evolution of some major classes of astronomical objects has become accessible to detailed research. The theory of the evolution of individual stars has developed into a substantial body of quantitative investigations. The evolution of galaxies, particularly of our own, has clearly become a subject for serious research. Even the history of the solar system, this close-by intriguing puzzle, may soon make the transition from being a subject of speculation to being a subject of detailed study in view of the fast flow of new data obtained with new techniques, including space-craft.

A 200-Year History of the Study of Childhood Language Disorders of Unknown Origin: Changes in Terminology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence B. Leonard
Keyword(s):  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Language Disorder ◽  
Language Disorders ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Developmental Language Disorder ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Many

Purpose The current “specific language impairment” and “developmental language disorder” discussion might lead to important changes in how we refer to children with language disorders of unknown origin. The field has seen other changes in terminology. This article reviews many of these changes. Method A literature review of previous clinical labels was conducted, and possible reasons for the changes in labels were identified. Results References to children with significant yet unexplained deficits in language ability have been part of the scientific literature since, at least, the early 1800s. Terms have changed from those with a neurological emphasis to those that do not imply a cause for the language disorder. Diagnostic criteria have become more explicit but have become, at certain points, too narrow to represent the wider range of children with language disorders of unknown origin. Conclusions The field was not well served by the many changes in terminology that have transpired in the past. A new label at this point must be accompanied by strong efforts to recruit its adoption by clinical speech-language pathologists and the general public.

Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammed Madadin ◽  
Ritesh G. Menezes ◽  
Maha A. Alassaf ◽  
Abdulaziz M. Almulhim ◽  
Mahdi S. Abumadini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Depression Subscale ◽  
History Of

Abstract. Background: Medical students are at high risk of suicidal ideation. Aim: We aimed to obtain information on suicidal ideation among medical students in Dammam located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine affiliated with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Suicidal ideation in the past 12 months was assessed based on responses to four questions in the depression subscale of the General Health Questionnaire 28 (GHQ-28). In addition, data were collected to examine the association of suicidal ideation with various factors. Results: We found that 1 in 3 medical students in the study had suicidal ideation in the past 12 months, while around 40% had lifetime suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation was associated with feelings of parental neglect, history of physical abuse, and dissatisfaction with academic performance. Limitations: The cross-sectional nature of this study limits its ability to determine causality regarding suicidal ideation. Conclusion: These rates are considerably high when compared with rates from studies in other countries around the world. This study provides a reference in the field of suicidology for this region of Saudi Arabia.

Laboratory Evaluation and Clinical Characteristics of 2,132 Consecutive Unselected Patients with Venous Thromboembolism – Results of the Spanish Multicentric Study on Thrombophilia (EMET*-Study)

1997 ◽  
Vol 77 (03) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Mateo ◽  
Artur Oliver ◽  
Montserrat Borrell ◽  
Núria Sala ◽  
Jordi Fontcuberta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Protein C ◽  
Protein S ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Recurrent Thrombosis ◽  
Heparin Cofactor Ii ◽  
Crude Odds Ratio ◽  
History Of

SummaryPrevious studies on the prevalence of biological abnormalities causing venous thrombosis and the clinical characteristics of thrombotic patients are conflicting. We conducted a prospective study on 2,132 consecutive evaluable patients with venous thromboembolism to determine the prevalence of biological causes. Antithrombin, protein C, protein S, plasminogen and heparin cofactor-II deficiencies, dysfibrinoge-nemia, lupus anticoagulant and antiphospholipid antibodies were investigated. The risk of any of these alterations in patients with familial, recurrent, spontaneous or juvenile venous thrombosis was assessed. The overall prevalence of protein deficiencies was 12.85% (274/2,132) and antiphospholipid antibodies were found in 4.08% (87/2,132). Ten patients (0.47%) had antithrombin deficiency, 68 (3.19%) protein C deficiency, 155 (7.27%) protein S deficiency, 16 (0.75%) plasminogen deficiency, 8 (0.38%) heparin cofactor-II deficiency and 1 had dysfib-rinogenemia. Combined deficiencies were found in 16 cases (0.75%). A protein deficiency was found in 69 of 303 (22.8%) patients with a family history of thrombosis and in 205/1,829 (11.2%) without a history (crude odds ratio 2.34, 95% Cl 1.72-3.17); in 119/665 (17.9%) patients with thrombosis before the age of 45 and in 153/1,425 (10.7%) after the age of 45 (crude odds ratio 1.81, 95% Cl 1.40-2.35); in 103/616 (16.7%) with spontaneous thrombosis and in 171/1,516 (11.3%) with secondary thrombosis (crude odds ratio 1.58, 95% Cl 1.21-2.06); in 68/358 (19.0%) with recurrent thrombosis and in 206/1,774 (11.6%) with a single episode (crude odds ratio 1.78,95% Cl 1.32-2.41). Patients with combined clinical factors had a higher risk of carrying some deficiency. Biological causes of venous thrombosis can be identified in 16.93% of unselected patients. Family history of thrombosis, juvenile, spontaneous and recurrent thrombosis are the main clinical factors which enhance the risk of a deficiency. Laboratory evaluation of thrombotic patients is advisable, especially if some of these clinical factors are present.

Post-Soviet economy development: From the past to the future

2017 ◽  
pp. 5-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Present Situation ◽  
Soviet Economy ◽  
Market Reforms ◽  
Democratic Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current Period ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Working Out ◽  
A Current

The article is devoted to major events in the history of the post-Soviet economy, their influence on forming and development of modern Russia. The author considers stages of restructuring, market reforms, transformational crisis, and recovery growth (1999-2011), as well as a current period which started in2011 and is experiencing serious problems. The present situation is analyzed, four possible scenarios are put forward for Russia: “inertia”, “mobilization”, “decisive leap”, “gradual democratic development”. More than 30 experts were questioned in the process of working out the scenarios.

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