Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

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Background and Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent functional disorders of the digestive system with unknown causes. Reasearches have indicated that there is a relationship between IBS and mood disorders. The aim of this study was evaluation of the relative frequency of major depression disorder and bipolar spectrum in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in comparison with control group.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross- sectional study was performed on 137 patients who were referred to a digestive clinic in Isfahan Nour hospital and had digestive complains in accordance with known cases of IBS based on ROM III criteria. Also, a control group (without digestive problems) was selected that consisted of 137 individuals. The two groups filled out Beck and MDQ questionnaires for the purpose of diagnosis depression and bipolar disorders respectively.
Results: Relative frequency of major depression disorder in IBS patients was 78 persons (57%) which, compared with 44 persons (32%) in the control group indicated a considerable significant difference (p<0.001). Also, the relative frequency of bipolar disorders in the affected group was 30 persons (21.9%) versus 10 persons in the control group (7.3%) which, regarding p=0.001, indicates a considerable difference.
Conclusion: Regarding the results obtained, there is a considerable relationship between irritable bowel syndrome and mood disorders. The results indicate that cooperation between gastroenterologists and psychiatrists is an essential need for managing the irritable bowel syndrome.
Key word: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Major depressive Disorder, Bipolar Spectrum
 
Funding: This research was funded by Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approvel: The Ethics Committee of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences approved the study.
 
How to cite this article: Daghaghzadeh H, Afshar H, Mazaheri M, Kouchakzadeh M. Relative Frequency of Mood Disorders in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Comparison with Control Group. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Scie 2012; 11(4): 337-46. [Farsi]

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Background and Objectives: According to the high prevalence of anxiety and depression disorders in college students and the role of psychological inflexibility in a wide range of psychological issues, the present study was conducted aiming at comparing components of psychological inflexibility in students with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and normal students.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, 30 individuals with major depression disorder, 30 individuals with generalized anxiety disorder and 30 individuals with social anxiety disorder were selected through purposive sampling and 30 normal individuals by available sampling method among students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in the 2017-2018 academic year. The required information was collected through demographic characteristics questionnaire and the comprehensive assessment of acceptance and commitment therapy processes. MANOVA and Scheffe’s test were used to analyze data.
Results: The findings of this study showed that normal individuals got significantly lower scores in all components of psychosocial inflexibility (p<0.001). Among the three groups of patients, depressed individuals got significantly higher scores in the cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance component (F=240.37, p<0.001) and patients with generalized anxiety disorder got significantly higher scores in the self-conceptualized and past and future domination component (F=108.76, p<0.001).
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it seems that the components of psychological inflexibility can be considered as important factors in the psychopathology of individuals with depression and anxiety disorders.
Key words: Major depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder, Students, Tabriz
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical [j1] approval: The Ethics Committee of Mohaghegh Ardebili University approved the study.
How to cite this article: Otared N , Narimani M, Sadeghi G, Mahmood Aliloo M, Atadokht A. Comparison of Components of Psychological Inflexibility in Students with Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Normal Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in the 2017-2018 Academic Year: A Descriptive Study. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2019; 18 (2): 121-32. [Farsi]