Tools
Sorted by:
Try your query at:
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Results 1 - 10
of
3,720
Disaster-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Physical Health
"... Objective: To examine the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and self-reported as well as physician-recorded physical health in a sample of survivors (n 896) of a man-made disaster, using a longitudinal design that included predisaster health data. Most studies on the relatio ..."
Abstract
- Add to MetaCart
months postdisaster. Self-reported PTSD and self-reported physical health were assessed at 18 months postdisaster. FP-recorded physical health problems in the subsequent 2 years were classified according to the International Classification of Primary Care. Multiple regression analyses were used
Stress, coping and social support processes: Where are we? What next?
- Journal of Health and Social Behavior,
, 1995
"... JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about J ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 259 (1 self)
- Add to MetaCart
of physical and mental health outcomes, the "carry-overs" of stress from one role domain or stage of life into another, the benefits derived from negative experiences, and the determinants of the meaning of stressors. Although a sense of personal control and perceived social support influence health
Design Requirements for Technologies that Encourage Physical Activity
- Proceedings of the Conference on Human Factors and Computing Systems: CHI ’06
, 2006
"... Overweight and obesity are a global epidemic, with over one billion overweight adults worldwide (300+ million of whom are obese). Obesity is linked to several serious health problems and medical conditions. Medical experts agree that physical activity is critical to maintaining fitness, reducing wei ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 153 (10 self)
- Add to MetaCart
Overweight and obesity are a global epidemic, with over one billion overweight adults worldwide (300+ million of whom are obese). Obesity is linked to several serious health problems and medical conditions. Medical experts agree that physical activity is critical to maintaining fitness, reducing
Disclosure of traumas and immune function: Health implications for psychotherapy
- Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
, 1988
"... Can psychotherapy reduce the incidence of health problems? A general model of psychosomatics assumes that inhibiting or holding back one's thoughts, feelings, andbehaviors is associated with long-term stress and disease. Actively confronting upsetting experiences--through writing r talk-ing-is ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 141 (15 self)
- Add to MetaCart
was physically beneficial. The implications for psychotherapy as a preventive treatment for health problems are discussed. There is little doubt that psychotherapy reduces ubjective distress and yields positive behavioral outcomes. In recent years, a small group of researchers has sought o learn whether
Typologies of Male Batterers: Three Subtypes and the Differences Among Them
- Psychological Bulletin
, 1994
"... Previous typologies of male batterers, including typologies developed by means of rational-deductive and empirical-inductive strategies, are reviewed. On the basis of this review, 3 descriptive dimensions (i.e., severity of marital violence, generality of the violence [toward the wife or toward othe ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 156 (4 self)
- Add to MetaCart
of the study (Straus & Gelles, 1988). The costs of this problem are staggering in terms of marital dissatisfaction, psychological and physical health problems, and negative effects on the children of such marriages (e.g., McDonald & Jouriles, 199 l;Sonkin, Martin, & Walker, 1985). Although data
Is caregiving hazardous to one’s physical health? A meta-analysis. Psychol Bull
"... Caring for a family member with dementia is generally regarded as a chronically stressful process, with potentially negative physical health consequences. However, no quantitative analysis has been conducted on this literature. The authors combined the results of 23 studies to compare the physical h ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 107 (1 self)
- Add to MetaCart
Caring for a family member with dementia is generally regarded as a chronically stressful process, with potentially negative physical health consequences. However, no quantitative analysis has been conducted on this literature. The authors combined the results of 23 studies to compare the physical
Energy-Efficient Coverage Problems in Wireless Ad-Hoc Sensor Networks
, 2006
"... Wireless sensor networks constitute the platform of a broad range of applications related to national security, surveillance, military, health care, and environmental monitoring. The sensor coverage problem has received increased attention recently, being considerably driven by recent advances in af ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 119 (9 self)
- Add to MetaCart
Wireless sensor networks constitute the platform of a broad range of applications related to national security, surveillance, military, health care, and environmental monitoring. The sensor coverage problem has received increased attention recently, being considerably driven by recent advances
Men, masculinity, and the contexts of help seeking
- American Psychologist
, 2003
"... Research on men’s help seeking yields strategies for enhancing men’s use of mental and physical health resources. Analysis of the assumptions underlying existing theory and research also provides a context for evaluating the psychology of men and masculinity as an evolving area of social scientific ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 137 (9 self)
- Add to MetaCart
large body of empirical research supports the popular belief that men are reluctant to seek help from health professionals. Men are less likely than women to seek help for problems as diverse as depression, substance abuse, physical disabilities, and stressful life events (Husaini,
Survey of chronic pain in Europe: prevalence, impact on daily life, and treatment.
- European Journal of Pain
, 2006
"... Abstract This large scale computer-assisted telephone survey was undertaken to explore the prevalence, severity, treatment and impact of chronic pain in 15 European countries and Israel. Screening interviews identified respondents aged P18 years with chronic pain for in-depth interviews. 19% of 46, ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 137 (0 self)
- Add to MetaCart
differences were observed between the 16 countries, we have documented that chronic pain is a major health care problem in Europe that needs to be taken more seriously.
Depression, chronic diseases, and decrements in health: results from the World Health Surveys
- Lancet
, 2007
"... Background Depression is an important public-health problem, and one of the leading causes of disease burden worldwide. Depression is often comorbid with other chronic diseases and can worsen their associated health outcomes. Few studies have explored the eff ect of depression, alone or as a comorbi ..."
Abstract
-
Cited by 99 (6 self)
- Add to MetaCart
Background Depression is an important public-health problem, and one of the leading causes of disease burden worldwide. Depression is often comorbid with other chronic diseases and can worsen their associated health outcomes. Few studies have explored the eff ect of depression, alone or as a
Results 1 - 10
of
3,720
