[Psychological characteristics of obese patients hospitalized at the obesity unit of the 4th Internal Medicine Clinic of the Medical School Hospital in Prague]. / Psychologická charakteristika obézních pacientu hospitalizovaných na obezitologické jednotce IV. interní kliniky VFN v Praze.

This study presents the results of a psychological survey carried out in 1995 and 1996 in the Obesity Unit of IVth Department of Internal Medicine, General Faculty Hospital in Prague. There were 86 patients examined. The patients underwent a series of tests and questionnaires--Raven's Progressive Matrices, STAI, Miniscripts, Body Image. No significant differences were found between men and women. On the basis of this screening the general characteristics of obese patients hospitalized in this Unit can be described as follows: average to above average level of mental capacity for the general population, a need to "be strong and have everything under control", a need for recognition from other people, slightly increased level of anxiety. In their perception of their bodies they see themselves as overweight, unattractive and in a poor state of health.

Hypnocontraception effectivity tested.

The effectivity of hypnocontraception was tested in 23 women selected as the most suitable ones from 86 registered interested women. The method was based on experience of the Milanese authors, especially Professor Marchesan. The hypnocontraception was performed in eight sessions, the temporary sterility was suggested for six months with a possibility of prolongation for another six months. In the course of the study 14 out of the 23 treated women became pregnant, seven of them in the course of the first two months and twelve of them in the course of the first six months. The remaining 9 women did not get pregnant. Out of them six terminated the hypnocontraception after six months, one after 12 months and four continue up to now (7-22 months). Consequently, the effectivity of the procedure applied in this study has been shown as not sufficient to recommend its introduction as a current means of contraception in the general population.