Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Comparison of Lithium, Carbamazepine and Valproate in the Treatment of Acute Classic Mania
4
10
FA
sayad mohamad
Ghoraishizadeh
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Y
ali
Fakhari
N
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of three common mood stabilizing drugs, Lithium, Carbamazepine and Valproate in the treatment of acute mania Of the 114 patients who participated in this study, 60 were treated with Lithium, 30 with Carbamazepine and 24 with Valproate. This study was a prospective and double blind study. The patients were assessed by GAF Scale and a manic symptoms questionnaire twice in the course of study and each time by one of the researchers. The findings indicated that 70% of Lithium group and 62.5% of Valproate group showed a good or moderate response to treatment, but only 30% of carbamazepine group responded well to treatment. The clinical symptoms showed a reduction of 75% in both Lithium and Valporate groups, and 40% in Carbamazepine group. Therefore there was no significant difference between the efficacy of Lithium and Valproate in the treatment of acute classic mania, but Carbamazepine was less effective than the other two drugs (P<0.01). However, Carbamazepine was effective in reducing the psychotic symptoms.
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1752-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1752-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Mental Health Status in Personnel of an Industrial Complex
10
23
FA
sayad akbar
Bayanzadeh
Tehran Psychiatric Institute
Y
afshin
Zamani Monfared
N
This study investigated the mental health status of personnel of an industrial complex. Subjects (N=411), were selected through cluster sampling and were administered the SCL-90-R. The mean age of the sample was 39.6 with a mean of 17.7 years of service. The majority of the subjects were men (95.5%), were employed as technical workers (94.6%) and had elementary level education (36.5%), Data were analyzed by X2, t-test and analysis of variance. The results showed that 37.96% of the subjects obtained scores above the cut off point, indicating the presence of possible illness. Most of their complaints were of somatic nature and anxiety. Although a big proportion of this group had ages between 31 to 40, with 11 to 20 years of service, married and women, with elementary education, but there was no significant difference between these variables and mental disorders.
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1753-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1753-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
The Relationship Between Intenud and External Locus of Control, Depression and EdUCDJional Performance Among Hamedan Medical School Students
23
32
FA
ahmad
Heidari Pahlavian
Hamedan University
Y
hosayn
Mahjob
N
mohamad
Zarrabian
N
386 Students (181 female and 205 male) were selected randomly and asked to complete a demographic data sheet. Rutter's Internal and External locus of Control and the Beck Depression Inventory. Data were analyzed by t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results revealed, that 28% of students exhibited external locus of control, whereas, 72% exhibited internal locus of control. The mean scores of internal and external locus of control and depression were significantly different in male and female groups. The ~ students evidenced internal locus of control and showed more interest in their major field of study than those with external locus of control. However, there was no significant difference between the grade point averages of those who liked their majors and those who did not Suicidal thoughts and feelings of hopelessness were observed significantly more in those with external locus of control than the other group. Also internal locus of control was negatively related to the level of depression. Decline in educational performance rated significantly at higher level in the external locus of control group, compared with the internal locus of control group. Pearson correlation coefficient did not reveal any significant relationship between improvement in the subject's grade point average and internal locus of control
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1754-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1754-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Knowledge of the Married Women about Mental Disorders in Haftoon Region of Esfahan
32
38
FA
ghorban ali
. Assadolahi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Y
fuoruogh
Khodadadi
N
mehdi
Javid-Moghaddam
N
Due to the importance of the knowledge of mothers on the level of family and children's mental health the present study designed to assess the knowledge of 336 married women regarding severe and mild mental disorders in Haftoon region of Esfahan through a questionnaire developed specifically for this study. Subjects were selected through systematic random sampling method from among married women aged between 20 to 45 years old. They were either illiterate or had the least reading ability and belonged to the low socioeconomic class and lived within the catchment area of a community oriented medical center. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and correlation coefficient. Results showed that the mothers were more familiar with the symptoms of severe mental disorders than with the symptoms of mild disorders. The findings also showed that with the increase in the level of education, the knowledge about the symptoms of mental disorders also increased.
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1756-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1756-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Persian Version and StandardizlJtion of NED Personality Inventory-Revised
38
48
FA
hasan
Haghshenas
Head of the Scientific Board of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Shiraz
Y
To standardize the Neuroticism, Extroversion, Openness Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R), the Persian version of the test was prepared and administered to a group of Shiraz residents (N = 502). The means and standard deviations for the five main scales and the total 30 subscales are reporteed in this paper. The results of analysis for internal consistency and correlation coefficient showed high correlation between subscales and their relevant scale besides, facets of a given scale with facets of other scales that have not positive correlation were totally satisfactory. The revealed strength of the test in these respects. Moreover, Test-retest reliability assessment with the average of 6.7 months interval for the scales was also statistically significant (r=O.53 to 0.67). The comparison between means and standard deviations of the present sample and those of United States revealed that the two samples were different in neuroticism, openness, agreeability and conscientiousness but not in extroversion scores.
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1757-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1757-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Application of the F and K Scales of MMPI in PTSD Patients
48
56
FA
sayad mahmod
Mirzamani
faculty member lit Bagheyatalah University of Medical Sciences
Y
jafar
Bolhari
N
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients have high scores on F and low scores on K scales of MMPI. The higher F scors than K scores show that they overreport their symptoms and problems. 128 subjects in four groups (32 in each group) were selected for the study. The groups included: A) out - patients combatants with PTSD (with mean age of 28) B) combatants without any psychiatric problem (with mean age of 27.6) C) non-military neurotic patients without PTSD (with mean age of 24.5) and D) normal men (with mean age of 27.5). All of the subjects were administered the short form of MMPI (mini mult). Data were analyzed by analysis of variance and Shefe test. The results showed that the first group had high scores on F and low scores on L and K scales. Their Validity scales profiles were similar to those who try to fake bad and exaggerate their problems
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1758-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1758-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Phobia During Pregnancy in Ahwaz
56
62
FA
mohamad hasan
Gorjizadeh
Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences
Y
behnam
Macvandi
N
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety and phobia during pregnancy in Ahwaz. For this purpose, 360 pregnant and 60 nonpregnant women, who were referred to the public hospitals and private out-patient clinics were selected through cluster sampling. All of the subjects completed the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. The results revealed that there were no significant differences in the first, second and third trimester pregnancy periods in terms of the incidence of depression, anxiety and phobia. Nither, there was any significant difference between the two groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women.
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1759-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1759-en.pdf
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
1735-4315
2228-7515
4
4
1999
5
1
Prevalence of Self Injury in Persons Referred to Forensic Medicine
62
71
FA
sadollah
Shamsaddini
Hospital No.1, Department of Dermatology, Jahad Ave., Kerman, Iran, I. R .
Y
mohamad hosayn
Taheri
N
hasan
Dadalahi Sarab
N
Although self injury is a common phenomena seen in persons who are referred to forensic medicine, sometimes attempts to injury oneself cause many problems for the patients and makes it difficult for physicians to make a precise diagnosis. There are two kinds of self injury: pathologic (due to mental disorders) and malingering (planned). The results of this study showed that of 1500 individuals referred to forensic medicine department in Kerman province, 1.7% definitely and 4.7% probably had intentionally attempted to injure themselves. Most prevalent self harming behaviors were seen in individuals in their thirties (9.6%), married (4.6%), with secondary level of education and unemployed. The most area which were involved were head and face (36 cases), body (34 cases) and trunk (16 cases). The instruments which were mostly used to inflict injury were cutting tools and sharp objects.
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1760-en.html
http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-1760-en.pdf