Research Article
Dental Prediction Factors of Schizophrenia: A Pilot Case-Control Study in Morocco
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
Pages:
52-58
Received:
15 April 2024
Accepted:
3 May 2024
Published:
15 July 2024
Abstract: Introduction: Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study suggests that some dental or skeletal characteristics may be potentially associated with schizophrenia. Method: A case control study was conducted from 2020 to 2022 among 30 schizophrenia patients and 30 control patients. Data was collected through a clinical exam and radiographs for each patient. Different variables were assessed including teeth dimensions, maxillary and mandibular width, occlusal characteristics and cephalometric values: SNB, IMPA, and FMA. Proportions and mean with standard deviations were used as descriptive measures. Only variables with p-values < 0,05 were considered as statistically significant and associated with schizophrenia. Results: The mean ages of schizophrenia patients and controls were 34.0 +/- 9,12 and 17,3 +/- 2.0 years respectively. The results reported a statistically significant difference, between the two groups, at maxillar and mandibular arch depth [p < 0,001 and p=0,036 respectively], SNB [p = 0,013], overbite [p < 0,001], overjet [p = 0,002] and spee curve [p = 0,006]. Conclusion: According to these study findings, some dental, skeletal and occlusal characteristics may be related to schizophrenia. However, further studies with larger sample sized and long-term follow-up may be needed to confirm these findings.
Abstract: Introduction: Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study suggests that some dental or skeletal characteristics may be potentially associated with schizophrenia. Method: A case control study was conducted from 2020 to 2022 among 30 schizophrenia patients and 30 control patients. Data was ...
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Research Article
Suicidal Ideation, Psychological Distress and Depression in Medical Students of Pakistan: Surviving or Thriving
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2024
Pages:
59-66
Received:
28 August 2024
Accepted:
23 September 2024
Published:
10 October 2024
Abstract: Background: In recent years, psychological stress has lead to increase in suicide cases readily among medical students of many countries. This study aims determine the prevalence of psychological stress, major depressive disorder, and suicidal ideation in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students of a government setup medical university in Pakistan. Methods: The data was gathered using a valid questionnaire containing 10 items Kessler psychological distress scale. The scale consists of the severity of the psychological distress from well, mild, moderate, and severe. Physical health questionnaire 2(PHQ2) was used for identifying the students with major depressive illness. Suicidal ideation was assessed using item no. 9 from PHQ9 questionnaire. Results: The overall prevalence of suicidal ideation, distress and major depression among 353 students of MBBS was 22.9%, 63.1%, 27.8% respectively. The students with major depression and moderate/severe distress are more probable to think about suicide. Moreover, Students who choose medicine under the family influence are more likely to have suicidal ideation. Besides this, we found that particularly females experience higher psychological distress as compared to males. Conclusion: In the overall study, it is identified that suicidal ideation is strongly correlated to depression and distress. However, controlling these factors at an early stage can prevent the suicidal thoughts, which inevitably can reduce the suicide attempts not only in medical students but could also be valuable for students of different fields.
Abstract: Background: In recent years, psychological stress has lead to increase in suicide cases readily among medical students of many countries. This study aims determine the prevalence of psychological stress, major depressive disorder, and suicidal ideation in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students of a government setup medical uni...
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Yousra Boulatar
