scholarly journals Prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder in Turkish university students and assessment of associated factors

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elcin Yoldascan ◽  
Yarkin Ozenli ◽  
Oguz Kutlu ◽  
Kenan Topal ◽  
Ali Ihsan Bozkurt
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Turkish University Students

scholarly journals Orthorexia Nervosa and its association with obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms: initial cross-cultural comparison between Polish and Italian university students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Brytek-Matera ◽  
Susanna Pardini ◽  
Justyna Modrzejewska ◽  
Adriana Modrzejewska ◽  
Paulina Szymańska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Orthorexia Nervosa ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Core Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Two Samples

Abstract There is limited evidence of a link between Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) and Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and no definitive conclusions can be drawn. The interplay between socio-cultural context and ON has been poorly investigated as well. Therefore, the objectives of the present study were: (1) to investigate the differences in ON and OCD symptoms and (2) to assess the relationship between ON and OCD symptoms among university students. Six hundred and sixty-six university students participated in the present study: 286 from Poland and 320 from Italy. No age, gender and marital status differences were identified between two samples of university students. However, on average, Polish university students had a higher Body Mass Index than Italian ones. Our findings showed that Polish students present more problems related to obsessive symptomatology, core beliefs of OCD, perfectionism traits, and a major ON symptomatology than Italian ones. Also, Polish students with a higher level of ON exhibited higher levels of OCD symptoms and parental expectations/parental criticism. While Italian students with a higher level of ON showed higher levels of perfectionism features (organization and concern over mistakes). In general, correlations were low as confirmation of partial independence ON from OCD symptoms and core beliefs of OCD in both Polish and Italian university students. The present results highlight a need for further investigation of the correlates of ON across different cultural groups. Future research may screen individuals with ON to determine the comorbidity between ON and OCD symptomology to facilitate appropriate treatment choices. Level of evidence Level V, Opinions of respected authorities, based on descriptive studies, narrative reviews, clinical experience, or reports of expert committees.

Prevalence and associated factors for suicidal ideation and behaviors in obsessive-compulsive disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. S354
Author(s):  
A.R. Torres ◽  
A.T. Ramos-Cerqueira ◽  
R.C. Torresan ◽  
M.S. Domingues ◽  
A.C. Hercos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
And Behaviors

Normal and obsessional jealousy: a study of a population of young adults

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatella Marazziti ◽  
Elena Di Nasso ◽  
Irene Masala ◽  
Stefano Baroni ◽  
Marianna Abelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
University Students ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Lower Degree ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Intermediate Group ◽  
Definition Of

AbstractBackgroundJealousy is a heterogenous emotion ranging from normality to pathology. Several problems still exist in the distinction between normal and pathological jealousy.Aim of the studyWith the present study, we aimed to contribute to the definition of the boundary between obsessional and normal jealousy by means of a specific self-report questionnaire developed by us.MethodsThe questionnaire called “Questionnaire on the Affective Relationships” (QAR) and consisting of 30 items, was administered to 400 university students of both sexes and to 14 outpatients affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) whose main obsession was jealousy. The total scores and single items were analysed and compared.ResultsTwo hundred and forty-five, approximately 61% of the questionnaires, were returned. The statistical analyses showed that patients with OCD had higher total scores than healthy subjects; in addition, it was possible to identify an intermediate group of subjects, corresponding to 10% of the total, who were concerned by jealousy thoughts around the partner, but at a lower degree than patients, and that we called “healthy jealous subjects” because they had no other psychopathological trait. Significant differences were also observed for single items in the three groups.ConclusionsOur study showed that 10% of a population of university students, albeit normal, have jealousy thoughts around the partner, as emerged by the specific questionnaire developed by us. This instrument permitted to clearly distinguish these subjects from patients with OCD and healthy subjects with no jealousy concern.

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