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Prediction of Resiliency on the Basis of Social Support in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Zohreh Golzari Movaghar, Jalil Aslani, Mehrdokht Mazdeh,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (Februrary 2015)

Abstract

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the nervous system and predominantly occurs in women between 20 to 40 years old. Various geographical, familial, genetic, environmental factors, and factors involved in the immune system and infections in childhood are involved in this disease. Motor, sensory, balance, vision, and sphincter systems are affected by MS; therefore, it is a major negative event in the life that will have adverse effects on health and social life. Social support is one of the factors involved in the resiliency of these patients.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to predict resiliency on the basis of social support in patients with MS.

Patients and Methods: In this descriptive study, 108 patients with MS were selected in Farshchian Hospital of Hamadan. Data were collected by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Social Support Appraisals (SS-A) questionnaire. Data analyses were conducted by SPSS in two descriptive and regression statistical levels.

Results: There was a significant association between social support and resiliency. Moreover, there was a strong and positive association between social support and resiliency (r = 0.449, P < 0.01); therefore, the association was significant and the higher the total amount of social support of patients with MS is the higher the level their resiliency would be.

Conclusions: Components of social support, totally account for 19% of resiliency variance value of patient; the components of social support, family, friends, and other people’s support at only had lower contribution in predicting resiliency. Support of this group of people to increase their resiliency seems necessary.

The Effect of Relaxation and Positive Self-Talk on Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome

Fatemeh Kimiyaee Asadi, Ahmad Ali Jadidian, Jalil Aslani,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (May 2016)

Abstract

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by recurrent, moderate-to-severe affective, physical, and behavioral symptoms that develop during the luteal menstrual cycle and disappear within a few days of menstruation.

Objectives: This article aims to identify the effects of relaxation, positive self-talk, and a combination of relaxation and positive self-talk on premenstrual syndrome.

Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 women with PMS disorder were selected using a simple random sampling method, in Hamadan, west of Iran. They were randomly divided into four groups. The first and second groups underwent positive self-talk and relaxation, respectively. The third group experienced positive self-talk and relaxation at the same time. The fourth group did not receive any treatment. The duration of treatment was 8 one-hour sessions. Data were collected using a PMS symptom severity questionnaire. All groups were followed up for six months after the intervention. Finally, data analysis was performed using SPSS version 18 for ANCOVA and Bonferroni tests.

Results: The results showed that compared to the control group, relaxation (23.2) and positive self-talk (21.25) treatment methods alone can reduce PMS (P < 0.001). On the other hand, a combined (relaxation + positive self-talk) treatment method (13.75) was more effective in reducing PMS compared to relaxation or positive self-talk alone.

Conclusions: It seems that psychological therapy based on relaxation and positive self-talk can be significantly effective in reducing PMS.

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