The Relationship Between Nomophobia and Anxiety Levels in Healthy Young Individuals.

The current study was performed to determine whether there is a relationship between nomophobia (i.e., fear of being without a mobile phone or disconnected from mobile phone communication) levels and anxiety among healthy young individuals and whether nomophobia affects work or academic life. Three hundred sixty young individuals with no health problems were included in the study. The Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were used to measure participants' nomophobia levels. There was a statistically significant relationship between NMP-Q and BAI scores in the male group. As NMP-Q scores increased, BAI scores also increased. However, we could not find such a relationship in the female group. We have shown that individuals who do not have their mobile phones with them experience anxiety that affects their work and/or academic life. Efforts should be made to raise awareness of nomophobia, which concerns not only individuals but society as a whole. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59(8), 23-30.].

Evaluation of anxiety and depression in patients with thyroid function disorder.

OBJECTIVES We aim to determine the anxiety and depression levels of patients treated for hypothyroidism who assumed euthyroid status. These patients also frequently attend family medicine outpatient clinics. METHODS This study was conducted on 76 euthyroid volunteer participants (patient groups) who were treated for hypothyroidism and followed-up and 22 healthy volunteers (control group). Questionnaires were administered to all participants to assess anxiety and depression levels. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied to all the groups. In addition, BAI sub-parameters were evaluated in detail. RESULTS At least mild depression was detected in 54.5% of the first group, 41.7% of the second group, and 33.3% of the third group. When the BDI and BAI total scores of the participants in different groups were compared, statistically significant differences were determined. Statistically significant results were detected related to different BAI sub-parameters between the patient groups and in comparison to the fourth group. CONCLUSIONS We found that patients were predisposed to anxiety and depression even if they were euthyroid. When the sub-parameters of BAI were evaluated in detail, we observed that the duration of the disease significantly affected some anxiety-related symptoms.

Evaluation of anxiety and depression in patients with thyroid function disorder

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES We aim to determine the anxiety and depression levels of patients treated for hypothyroidism who assumed euthyroid status. These patients also frequently attend family medicine outpatient clinics. METHODS This study was conducted on 76 euthyroid volunteer participants (patient groups) who were treated for hypothyroidism and followed-up and 22 healthy volunteers (control group). Questionnaires were administered to all participants to assess anxiety and depression levels. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied to all the groups. In addition, BAI sub-parameters were evaluated in detail. RESULTS At least mild depression was detected in 54.5% of the first group, 41.7% of the second group, and 33.3% of the third group. When the BDI and BAI total scores of the participants in different groups were compared, statistically significant differences were determined. Statistically significant results were detected related to different BAI sub-parameters between the patient groups and in comparison to the fourth group. CONCLUSIONS We found that patients were predisposed to anxiety and depression even if they were euthyroid. When the sub-parameters of BAI were evaluated in detail, we observed that the duration of the disease significantly affected some anxiety-related symptoms.

RESUMO OBJETIVOS Nosso objetivo é determinar os níveis de ansiedade e depressão de pacientes tratados por hipotireoidismo que passaram a um estado eutireoideo. Esses pacientes frequentemente se consultam em clínicas de medicina da família. METODOLOGIA Este estudo foi realizado em 76 voluntários em estado eutireoideo (grupos de pacientes) que foram tratados por hipotireoidismo e passaram por acompanhamento e 22 voluntários saudáveis (grupo de controle). Foram aplicados questionários a todos os participantes para avaliar os níveis de ansiedade e depressão. O Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) e o Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) foram aplicados a todos os grupos. Além disso, os subparâmetros do BAI foram avaliados em detalhe. RESULTADOS Pelo menos depressão leve foi detectada em 54,5% do primeiro grupo, 41,7% do segundo grupo, e 33,3% do terceiro grupo. Quando comparadas as pontuações totais do BDI e do BAI dos participantes de diferentes grupos, diferenças estatisticamente significativas foram encontradas. Resultados estatisticamente significantes foram observados em relação a diferentes subparâmetros do BAI entre os grupos de pacientes e em comparação ao quarto grupo. CONCLUSÃO Observamos que os pacientes estavam predispostos a ansiedade e depressão, mesmo em estado eutireoideo. Quando os subparâmetros do BAI foram avaliados em detalhe, observou-se que a duração da doença afetou significativamente alguns sintomas relacionados à ansiedade.

The effect of thyroid autoantibody positivity on the functions of internal ear.

The objective of the study is to investigate if any significant difference exists in hearing thresholds and tympanometric examination results among patients whose thyroid antibody positivity was detected approximately 1 year or at least 5 years ago. Study population aged less than 40 years consisted of 17 patients who had thyroid antibody positivities for an average of 1 year (first group), 15 patients who were followed up for at least 5 years for thyroid antibody positivity (second group), and 18 volunteers (third group). Tympanometric examination results, stapes reflex, SRT, SD, and pure tone values were examined. When the second group and the third group were compared, significant results were obtained at hearing frequencies between 500 and 4000 Hz. When the first group and the third group were compared, only at 1000 Hz threshold significant results were obtained. During evaluation of hearing frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz, significant results were not observed between the second group and the first group. When the first and the second groups were compared with the control group, significant results were obtained as for tympanometric examination findings and significant results were not observed between the second group and the first group. A significant difference was not detected as for the results of stapes reflex. Since thyroid antibody positivity affects the functions of internal ear, these patients should be more closely monitored. Since these effects become deeper in line with increased exposure to autoantibody positivity, variations in auditory responses should be more attentively monitored.