Evaluation of Sexual Function According to Gender and Sexual Orientation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey: A National Online Survey Study
CONCLUSION: Our results reveal the effect of the pandemic period on female sexual functions and the importance of addressing this topic in clinical practice and research.PMID:38556937 | DOI:10.5080/u26948 (Source: Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi)
Source: Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ard ıl Bayram Şahin Emiralp B üyüktopcu Ra şit Tükel Source Type: research

The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adult Female Sexual Function and Sexual Distress: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis
CONCLUSION: This study showed that CSA negatively affects female sexual function and increases sexual distress. Healthcare professionals should be aware that women with a CSA history may have worse sexual functions and more sexual distress. More research is needed on the role of CSA in the etiology of sexual function problems and its possible mechanisms of action.PMID:38556938 | DOI:10.5080/u26991 (Source: Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi)
Source: Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Özlem Aşci Meltem Demirg öz Bal Ferdane Ko çoğlu Source Type: research

Evaluation of Sexual Function According to Gender and Sexual Orientation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey: A National Online Survey Study
CONCLUSION: Our results reveal the effect of the pandemic period on female sexual functions and the importance of addressing this topic in clinical practice and research.PMID:38556937 | DOI:10.5080/u26948 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ard ıl Bayram Şahin Emiralp B üyüktopcu Ra şit Tükel Source Type: research

The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adult Female Sexual Function and Sexual Distress: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis
CONCLUSION: This study showed that CSA negatively affects female sexual function and increases sexual distress. Healthcare professionals should be aware that women with a CSA history may have worse sexual functions and more sexual distress. More research is needed on the role of CSA in the etiology of sexual function problems and its possible mechanisms of action.PMID:38556938 | DOI:10.5080/u26991 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Özlem Aşci Meltem Demirg öz Bal Ferdane Ko çoğlu Source Type: research

Validity and Reliability Study of the Prolonged Grief Disorder- Caregiver Turkish Form
CONCLUSION: The results showed that PG-12 is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the grief symptoms of people who provides care for a relative. In addition, the prevalence of prolonged grief disorder in our study population was high. Additional studies are needed in Turkey to confirm this rate and develop new strategies for caregivers.PMID:38556936 | DOI:10.5080/u27035 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gizem Önal Emrah Keser Zeynep T üzün Gün Source Type: research

Symptom Exacerbations of Patients Attending a Community Mental Health Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic
CONCLUSION: The fact that the hospitalization rates remained the same despite an increase in the acute exacerbations provides info on the role of CMHCs and how mental health system functioned during the pandemic.PMID:38556935 | DOI:10.5080/u27175 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Remzi Er şah Dindar Eren Yildizhan Nesrin Buket Tomruk Source Type: research

Comparison of Clinical Characteristics, Gender Perceptions, and Rape-Related Beliefs of People Assessed for Criminal Liability for Rape Against Children and Adults
CONCLUSION: Our results show that the act of sexual assault should not be explained only by impulsivity or psychiatric disorders, and that gender perception and sexual myths may also be influential. The fact that all individuals had full criminal responsibility emphasizes the need for more research on the social and cultural origins of sexual violence.PMID:38556933 | DOI:10.5080/u26936 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ender Cesur G örkem Yilmaz İlker Taşdemir Bar ış Sancak Fatma Nuray Cansunar Source Type: research

Fear, Perceived Threat, and Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Cognitive Control/Flexibility and Intolerance of Uncertainty
CONCLUSION: There is a relationship between fear of COVID-19 and perception of threat, anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive control mechanisms. In accordance with these findings, psychosocial support and therapy programs can be created based on cognitive control/flexibility and intolerance of uncertainty in order to increase the mental health well-being of individuals.PMID:38556934 | DOI:10.5080/u27017 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Özge Akgül Bet ül Önder Uzgan Melike Tetik Cansu Ayka ç Source Type: research

Online Group Psychotherapy to Increase Self-acceptance and Reduce Shame Among Transgender Migrants: An Observational Report
CONCLUSION: This observational study indicates the significance of offering group-based psychotherapy to enhance affirmation and social connection within gender minority groups and emphasizes the need to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of group psychotherapy with TGD individuals, with special attention to the unique needs of TGD migrants.PMID:38556932 | DOI:10.5080/u27170 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mihriban Heval Özgen Cato Mh de Vos Özgün Yağmur Jae Sevelius Source Type: research

Serum HMGB1 and Beclin 1 Levels in Patients with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, current research shows that HMGB1 is increased and Beclin 1 is decreased in patients with schizophrenia, and these findings may contribute to the role of autophagy in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia.PMID:38556931 | DOI:10.5080/u27030 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sevler Yildiz Asl ı Kazğan Kiliçaslan Burcu Sirlier Emir Kerim U ğur Faruk Kili ç Source Type: research

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Concurrent with COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report
Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2024 Spring;35(1):75-77. doi: 10.5080/u27125.ABSTRACTNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which most often occurs after the use of antipsychotics, is a rare but life-threatening condition. In this article, a 56-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder (BPD) who developed NMS after a COVID-19 infection will be presented. The patient had been brought to the emergency room with high fever, fatigue, and slowness of movements that had been going on for two days. The examination revealed tachycardia, tachypnea, lethargy and rigidity. Upon further investigation the COVID-19 test ...
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Onur G ökçen Merve Akku ş Source Type: research

Transient Fever Response After ECT in a Patient with Catatonic Schizophrenia: A Case Report
Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2024 Spring;35(1):78-82. doi: 10.5080/u26972.ABSTRACTElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective and safe treatment method for many psychiatric disorders. In general medical practice, ECT may cause side effects as most other treatment methods do. Headache, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anterograde amnesia are common side effects of electroconvulsive therapy. Fever; in addition to general medical conditions such as infection, malignancy, connective tissue diseases, drug treatments, malignant hyperthermia, convulsions, it can also occur due to conditions such as neuroleptic malignant syndrom...
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: An ıl Alp Melike Kara çam Doğan El çin Özçelik Eroğlu Mevhibe İrem Yildiz Şeref Can Gürel Suzan Özer Source Type: research

Artificial Intelligence Innovat ıons In Psychiatry: Global Perspective From Early Career Psychiatrists
Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2024 Spring;35(1):83-84. doi: 10.5080/u27384.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38556941 | DOI:10.5080/u27384 (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - April 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ahmet G ürcan Victor Pereira-Sanchez Mariana Pinto da Costa Ramdas Ransing Rodrigo Ramalho Source Type: research

The effect of perceived stress on menstrual complaints in university students
Women Health. 2024 Mar 31:1-9. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2024.2337705. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStudies have examined the effect of stress on dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. For this reason in this study, it was aimed to determine the impact of stress on menstrual symptoms (adverse effects, abdominal pain, and coping methods). This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 351 university students in Turkey by sharing the link to the questionnaire on online social media platforms. It was determined that those whose income was equal to their expenses had lower menstrual symptoms, having a chronic diseas...
Source: Women and Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Öznur Yaşar Source Type: research

Treatment of fibromyalgia among patients with mastalgia and fibromyalgia improved mastalgia
CONCLUSION: In the presence of unexplained mastalgia, fibromyalgia should be kept in mind. Duloxetine treatment improved the breast pain and quality of life in patients with mastalgia and fibromyalgia.PMID:38558398 | DOI:10.14744/agri.2022.58219 (Source: Agri Dergisi)
Source: Agri Dergisi - April 1, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tongu ç Utku Yılmaz Murat Inan ır Saffet Çınar Serta ç Ata Güler Nihat Zafer Utkan Source Type: research