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Determination of the Relation Between Metabolic Syndrome and Anger in Obese Women
(Cukurova Univ, Fac Medicine, 2015) Keten, Hamit Sirri; Gurarslan, Olcay; Gencoglan, Salih; Onay, Hakan; Isik, Oguz
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relation between metabolic syndrome and anger in obese women. Material and Methods: The study included 78 obese women presenting to the diet outpatient clinic of Kahramanmaras Onikisubat Public Health Center between 1 June and 30 August 2014. Results: The mean age of the participants was 38.1 +/- 11.1 years (min=18, max=62). Forty-two participants (53.8%) were diagnosed as metabolic syndrome, but 36 (46.2%) did not fulfill the criteria for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. Forty-six participants (59.0%) had obesity, 16 (20.5%) had severe obesity and 16 (20.5%) had morbid obesity. The participants diagnosed as metabolic syndrome had 21.1 +/- 5.4 and those without metabolic syndrome had 22.7 +/- 6.4 for the subscale of continuous anger. The participants with metabolic syndrome got significantly higher scores for continuous anger (p=0.011). The participants with metabolic syndrome and those without metabolic syndrome had similar scores for the subscale anger-in (p=0.058) and the subscale anger control (p=0.196). The participants with metabolic syndrome got significantly lower scores for the subscale anger-out (p=0.004). Conclusion: The study revealed that obese women diagnosed as metabolic syndrome had lower scores for Continuous Anger-Anger Manner Scale. Offering social and psychological support for people treated for obesity is important for mental health of these people. Follow-up of the patients offered treatment for obesity by a team including a psychiatrist can increase these patients' compliance with their diet and help to prevent comorbid psychopathologies.
Evaluation of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Smokers and Maras Powder Users
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015) Keten, Hamit Sirri; Onay, Hakan; Ersoy, Ozgur; Isik, Oguz; Gencoglan, Salih; Ucer, Huseyin; Celik, Mustafa
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate adult attention defi cit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in smokers, Maras powder users and non-users of tobacco products by using the Adult Attention Defi cit and Hyperactivity Disorder Self-report Scale (ASRS). Methods: The study was performed on 446 males presenting to family health centers in Kahramanmara, Turkey. Of 446 participants, 104 were Maras powder users, 133 were smokers and 209 were volunteers not using any tobacco products. Data were collected with a questionnaire composed of questions about socio-demographic features and features of smoking and Maras powder use, and the Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Scale and the ASRS. P < 0.05 was considered signifi cant. Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.94 +/- 10.68 years (min = 18, max = 64). There was no signifi cant difference in age between the study groups (P = 0.089). Thirty-one participants (7.0%) received scores higher than the cut-off value (>= 14 points) for the short form of the ASRS. Twenty-one participants (4.7%) achieverd scores higher than the cut-off value (>= 44 points) for the ASRS. The smokers received the highest scores of 8.42 +/- 3.79 for all the subscales of the short version of the ASRS, 26.87 +/- 10.46 for the ASRS, 12.57 +/- 6.47 for the attention defi cit subscale and 14.30 +/- 5.35 for the hyperactivity and impulsivity subscale. Conclusion: Higher rates of the smokers and the Maras powder users had symptoms of ADHD. Considering nicotine may decrease symptoms of ADHD, it can be assumed that the rates of the smokers and Maras powder users with ADHD are higher.