bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Physical activity and depression later in life: a cross sectional study in Greece
Authors: Argyropoulos K. , Arampatzi F. , Argyropoulou A. , Avramidis D. , Gourzis P. , Jelastopulu E. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionDepression is a very prevalent mental disorder among older people. Exercise and physical activity may have beneficial effects on depressive symptoms that are comparable to those of antidepressant treatments.ObjectivesThe purpose of the present study was to estimate the role that physical activity plays in wellbeing of older people, as well as its association with depression.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 101 people over the age of 60, who are active members of the Open Day Care Centers (K.A.P.I) of the municipality of Serres, North Greece. An anonymous questionnaire was created to record the basic demographic data of the studied population. The Greek version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) was used to assess depressive symptoms in the elderly, and the (IPAQ) short edition - 7 items, was applied to evaluate the physical activity of the participants. Statistical analysis was performed with a SPSS 21.ResultsAccording to our results, as the age of the participants increases, so does the severity of the depression according to GDS-15. In addition, depressive symptoms were associated with marital status, widows in comparison to divorced, with participants living in urban areas and with illiterates and high school graduates. Furthermore, older adults with monthly income of 1000 to 2000 Euros presented to suffer more from depression than those who had a monthly income of up to 2000 Euros (p <0.05).On the other hand, physical activity based on IPAQ was strongly associated with age, married compared to not, high level of education, living in rural areas and depression (p <0.05).Conclusions
The results of the present study may contribute to further interventions in Primary Health Care for the prevention and detection of depression among older people. Furthermore, physical exercise may be an alternative or adjunct to traditional forms of treatment in mild to moderate forms of depression later in life.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Building a research career in psychiatry: challenges and opportunities
Authors: Guloksuz S. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn this interactive session, we will attempt to create a roadmap toward a research career in psychiatry, particularly in challenging settings. Participants will be able to share their experiences and ask questions. Through dialectical discourse, we will identify the essential skills and key competencies for a research career and how to develop them through key strategies and practical exercises. We will try to answer these questions and more. “I like research, but I don’t know where to start?” “I know writing is important, but how can I make the process less painful and even perhaps enjoy writing?” “There is no research tradition in my workplace; how can I find a mentor?” “How can I build confidence in presenting at scientific conferences?” “It’s important to master hard skills, but what could we do with soft skills?”Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Bipolar disorders diagnosed in the elderly: Clinical and therapeutic particularities.
Authors: Karoui M. , Kammoun I. , Kammoun R. , Nefzi H. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionData on the differences between young and elderly patients with bipolar disorder and between elderly patients with early and late age of onset are limited.Objectivesto study the clinical differencies between bipolar patients with an onset in old age and other bipolar patients.MethodsThis is a retrospective study of 420 bipolar patients. In this study, patients with onset after age 60 (n=37) were compared to other patients with early-onset bipolar (EOB) (<>50 years; n=383).ResultsIn the year before recruitment, older patients more frequently reported a rapid course of the illness, but fewer suicide attempts , more often a single psychotropic medication and had less severe manic and psychotic symptoms, atypical antipsychotics were administered less frequently. but no difference in depressive symptomatology was observed.ConclusionsElderly bipolar patients differ from younger bipolar patients in course and treatment. Medication use and the occurrence of rapid cycling in elderly bipolar patients deserve careful investigation.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Anxiety and depression among breast cancer patients
Authors: Zaouali F. , Abbes I. , Ben Slama A. , Belhaj Youssef I. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionNeoplastic disease affects all aspects of life. People with cancer may experience a variety of emotions and reactions to their new reality that may be mild or intense, transitory or permanent.ObjectivesThe aim of our study was to assess the psychological distress of patients with breast cancer.MethodsCross-sectional descriptive study including patients followed for breast cancer at the outpatient medical oncology consultation of Hadj Ali Soua regional hospital from January to March 2021. We used the “Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD-S)” for the assessment of anxiety and depression.ResultsFifteen patients were included with a mean age of 49.87 ± 8.48 years and a mean age at diagnosis of 46.73 ± 7.55 years. At the TNM classification, 66.6% of the patients had a T1 or T2 at the time of diagnosis and 80% had an N0. All patients received a surgical intervention which was conservative in 53.3% of cases. No patient underwent breast reconstruction. Chemotherapy and hormone therapy were prescribed in 86.7% of patients. The mean anxiety and depression scores according to the HAD-S were 9.53 and 4.93, respectively. The majority of our patients had no depressive symptoms (80%) against only 2 patients (13.33%) with depressive symptoms. On the other hand, most of our patients were anxious: 6 patients (40%) showed probably clinically relevant levels of anxiety (score of 11 or higher) and 5 patients showed possibly clinically relevant levels of anxiety (scores of 8 or higher) (33,33%).ConclusionsOur study revealed a high prevalence of psychological distress. The presence of clinical psychologists in the medical oncology department and the training of nursing staff in psycho-oncology are essential for the overall care of patients with cancer.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Combining remote work and training: the experience of participating in the first Virtual EPA Gaining Experience Programme
Authors: Shalak K. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractEach year the European Psychiatric Association offers early career psychiatrists the opportunity to take part in the Gaining Experience programme, a scholarship that funds short observership placements (between 2 and 8 weeks) overseas in different psychiatric institutions across Europe to ECPs who have completed their psychiatric training. However, since COVID-19 was declared by the WHO as a worldwide emergency on 11th March 2020, it was no longer possible to provide offline overseas observerships. Therefore, the Gaining Experience programme changed its format in 2020-2021 and became virtual. It was in this context, that an Ukranian early career psychiatrist was going to participate in the virtual Gaining Experience programme at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London (United Kingdom) from December 2021. The observership placement had a particular academic focus, the essence of which was investigating psychotherapy training among ECPs in Ukraine, and to examine how it is included in psychiatry training. The sharing of this example of virtual observership shows that it is possible and feasible high-quality and affordable distance learning for ECPs. This training format can be useful not only during quarantine restrictions, but also in conditions of limited travel opportunities.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
The effect of Hypnotherapy-based interventions on improving women’s experience of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A narrative review
Authors: Seitz F. , Pourasghar M. , Ganji J. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionHypnotherapy has been increasingly used in recent years in healthcare, with several applications during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum.ObjectivesThis review was performed to assess the effects of Hypnotherapy before, during and after pregnancy.MethodsA narrative review methodology using keywords determined by the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) thesaurus was adopted in this study. For this purpose, the databases of PubMed, Scopus,Web of Science, GoogleScholar, and Scientific Information Database (SID) were searched using the keywords of “Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Pregnancy, Labor, and Childbirth ” from March11 to April 5, 2022; and finally, the related articles published from 2000 to 2022 were retrieved.ResultsAccording to the findings, the effects ofHypnotherapy on pregnancy and delivery and postpartumoutcomes were classified into several categories as the following: Hypnotherapy-based interventions improve childbirth experience, with less anxiety, increased satisfaction, fewer birth interventions, more postnatal well-being and better childbirth experience overall. Hypnotherapy may reduce the overall use of analgesia during labour, but not epidural use.Hypnotherapy intervention during pregnancy aided in reducing physical and psychological symptoms during pregnancy.ConclusionsWith reference to the related literature on this subject matter, women can safely pursue hypnotherapy during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum. Hypnotherapy can be presented as a technique enabling patients to have a positive birth experience; however, high quality trials are needed to demonstrate its complete efficacy.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Impact of social support on the outcomes of occupational injuries in the construction sector
Authors: Sellami I. , Hrairi A. , Haddar A. , Kotti N. , Masmoudi M. L. , Jmal Hammami K. , Hajjaji M. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionOccupational injuries in the construction sector constitute an important health problem affecting workers in their most productive years. The professional environment influences the outcomes of these accidents. The impact of social support among this vulnerable population may explain the difference in terms of outcomes of occupational injury.ObjectivesEvaluating the impact of social support in occupational injuries’ outcomes among construction workers.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted during 9 months among construction sector workers victim of an occupational injury consulting for an Impairment Rating Evaluation and working. Socio-professional data and the accident’ outcomes were collected. Social support was evaluated by the Social Support Scale. The pain was evaluated by a Visual Analogue Scale.ResultsOut of 51 injured workers, 96.1% were male. The mean age was 43.66 ± 10.79 years. The majority of accidents took place in 2020 (49%). Upper arm injuries represented 41.2% of injured sites. The mean pain scale was 6.98±1.69 and the mean length of absence was 227.88 days±292.23. A proportion of 9.8 % had Low social support. Twenty-three subjects (45.1%) had not returned to work. Low social support was associated with a perception of stigma and discrimination (p=0.000), negative outlook of the future (p=0.003), low job satisfaction (p=0.000) and non-return to work (p=0.009). No association was found with pain, length of absence and sleep disorders.ConclusionsSocial support may influence occupational injury outcomes. This finding highlights the need for further examination of social factors among this vulnerable population.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Dimensions of role and identity in young informal workers in the tourism sector
Authors: Obispo Salazar K. J. 
Published: August 2023

Introduction
Work is a sine qua non condition of “normal” life for most
people, since it is the main source of income, feelings and social integration (Méda, 2007).
It is an important factor of socialization, as well as an identity provider (Agulló, 1998).
Identity was assumed as a constant construction process in which the person is positioned and
recognized, and which has an important relationship with the dimensions of the role (Scheibe,
1995). All this in a context of insertion into the labor market for young people, which is
usually framed in informality.

Objectives
Describe the dimensions of the role and identity of the young informal worker in the
tourism sector of Santa Marta

Methods
This was a qualitative study, with a phenomenological design. The participants were
selected for convenience, and the sample size was determined by the saturation criterion. A
total of nine young informal workers participated. The semi-structured interview and the
content analysis technique were used for data analysis.

Results
The dimensions of status, involvement and assessment allowed us to deduce that the
role played by young people was central in the description and construction of their
identity, as well as the implications and the place occupied by the tourist, the family and
co-workers in the activity that they carry out. develop, because they are the ones who
validate and motivate people to stay and mobilize in that work context, expressing
“So I tried when the tourist managed to capture my attention I started
explaining about the…” (P4). That these dimensions are high indicates that
there is a close relationship between role and identity.

Conclusions
If identity is read from the social positions that are recognized by others (Scheibe,
1999), particularly the findings of this research showed that characters such as family,
tourists, co-workers and friends intervene significantly in the recognition of the roles
assumed, which makes the young person stay in this activity and market, as well as find
satisfaction in it. Through the dimensions of the role, it was evidenced that at work it is
possible to configure the identity of young people. For Lucena et al. (2018) when a person
who does part of this type of work and refers to it, is talking about himself.

Disclosure of Interest
None Declared
Meals and Movies: What Makes Our Microbiota Merry?
Authors: Yousef O. , De Souza S. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionA healthy microbiota should be on all our Christmas lists this year. There is compelling evidence that good gut health is associated with better mental health, especially important during these cold winters. To spark some joy during this time, many of us enjoy a festive film and we can probably admit we also overindulge during the festive season.ObjectivesWe aim to investigate “what is the impact of festive cinematic diets on the gut microbiota?”.MethodsWe identified films and broke down the festive meals into their constituents. Using our MINCE PIE (Microbiota INdex of Comparative Evaluation for Pictorial Infographic Evidence) scoring equation (=Microbiota Enhancing Food Groups - Microbiota Detrimental Food Groups), we formulated scores for 12 festive films. We sought to rate meals in each film to assess their relative ability to enhance the gut microbiotia.ResultsMost festive films contained meals or foods from a typical “Western diet” i.e., high sugar/high fat. These meals overall show negative effects. However some films did promote diets containing a cornucopia of fibre, beneficial proteins or polyphenols. These are the gifts under the Christmas tree for our microbiota.ConclusionsGood balance is needed in our microbiota, and consequently influences our mental health. Many festive films portray a “Western diet”, which leads to dysbiosis. Through the gut-brain axis and the influence of media, the festive foods eaten in these films (maybe an extra chocolate biscuit during Love Actually) may cause stress to our microbiota.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Neuropsychological effects of occupational exposure to organic solvents: A study of 37 cases
Authors: Moussa A. , Brahim D. , Mechergui N. , Ziedi H. , Ayed W. , Ernez S. , Youssef I. , Ladhari N. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionOccupational exposure to organic solvents can have multiple health effects for exposed employees.Neuropsychic effects represent an important part of these effects and have a significant impact on patients’ ability to workObjectives-To describe the socio-professional and medical characteristics of workers exposed to organic solvents-To screen among the study population for neuropsychological effects related to an organic psychosyndrome using the Q16 questionnaire.MethodsA retrospective descriptive study of workers exposed to organic solvents, who were referred to the occupational medicine department of Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis for a medical assessment of their fitness for work over the period from 2016 to 2022. The socio-professional data were collected from the medical records. The Swedish Q16 questionnaire in its French version was used to screen for neuropsychological signs of organic psycho-syndrome.ResultsA total of 37 workers were included. The mean age was 45.38 ± 8.63 years with a clear male predominance (77%). The mean occupational seniority was 21.39 ± 11.11 years. The average duration of the occupational exposure to organic solvents was 18.25 ± 11.29 years. The most represented sectors of activity were the plastics industry (11%), the automotive industry (19%), the carpentry sector (14%) and the aeronautics sector (9%). Our population was represented by polyvalent workers in 49% of cases and by painter in 24% of cases. Psychiatric history was noted in only one case. The main functional signs reported by the workers were wheezing dyspnea with breathing difficulties (13%) and headaches (11%).The Q16 questionnaire was found to be positive in 65% of the cases, with a higher rate of positivity for the items relating to unusual fatigue (73%), irritability for no particular reason (67%), short memory (64%) and headaches (58%). Acquired dyschromatopsia detected by a Lanthony test was found in 39% of the cases, 23% of which was associated with a positive Q16 questionnaire. Additional exploration by specific psychotechnical tests was carried out in five cases, all of which came back positive with significant attentional and cognitive impairment.A declaration of an occupational disease according to the Table n°23 (Halogenated derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons) and Table n°40 (other liquid organic solvents for professional use) of the Tunisian list of occupational diseases eligible for compensation was made in three and two cases respectively. A definitive exemption from exposure to organic solvents was indicated for all workers with a positive Q16 questionnaire.ConclusionsExposure to organic solvents is a risk encountered in various occupational sectors. Thus, education of the employees to the dangers encountered with a reinforcement of the collective and individual technical protection means are essential in order to avoid their detrimental effects on health.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Study of the association of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and anxiety-depressive diseases
Authors: Ben Afia L. , Brahim D. , Youssef I. , Ernez S. , Ayed W. , Mersni M. , Mechergui N. , Ladhari N. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionMental disorders, musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and their comorbidities are major threats to work and functional ability. The relationship between mental health and the common MSDs has not received enough attentionObjectivesTo study the socio-professional characteristics of workers suffering from work related MSDTo evaluate the association of work related MSDs with anxiety and depression disordersMethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among workers with work-related MSDs who consulted the occupational medicine department of the Charles Nicolle Hospital between January 2022 and September 2022. A remote survey was conducted among these workers to screen for anxiety and depressive disorders using the Hospital anxiety and Depressive ScaleResultsThe study population consisted of 54 workers with MSDs with a sex ratio (M/F) of 0.74. The average age was 44.4 [27-61 years]. The average professional seniority was 14.9 years±7 years and the sectors with the highest prevalence of MSDs were the health sector (22%), the food industry (13%) and the textile industry (11%). The workers reported MSDs of the lumbar spine in 61%, gonarthrosis in 31%, followed by MSDs of the upper limb in 25%. The prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders were respectively 46% and 38%. There was no significant association between socio-demographic factors and anxiety depressive disorders. The anxiety disorder was associated with MSDs of the lumbar spine (p: 0.05; OR: 0.32 CI95% [0.1-1.09]).ConclusionsAnxiety and depressive disorders were common among workers with MSDs related to work. Interventions targeting psychological distress and work-related psychosocial characteristics may reduce their musculoskeletal pain.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
Assessment of the quality of life of workers exposed to organic solvents: Study of 33 cases
Authors: Ziedi H. , Brahim D. , Ben Said H. , Moussa A. , Ayed W. , Ernez S. , Youssef I. , Ladhari N. 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionExposure to organic solvents (SO) is a significant occupational hazard in industrial settings. This can lead to neurobehavioural and physical effects that can affect the quality of life of workersObjectivesTo assess, using a validated questionnaire, the quality of life of workers exposed to SO.MethodsCross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the occupational medicine department of the Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis, which interested patients exposed to SO who had consulted for a medical opinion on fitness for duty during the period from January 1, 2017 to August 31, 2022. The data collection was carried out by a telephone call using the SF12 questionnaire. Socio-demographic and medical data were completed from medical records.ResultsWe identified 51 workers exposed to OS. Thirty-three employees agreed to answer the SF12 questionnaire, for a response rate of 65%. The average age was 44 8 years with a clear male predominance of 75%. The most represented sectors of activity were the automobile industry (34%), followed by the leather and footwear industry (15%) and the plastics industry (12%). The jobs most exposed to SO were manual workers (54%) and painters (9%). The median occupational seniority was 15[10; 23] years. Comorbidities were observed in 72% of employees. The average physical composite score was 48%. The average mental composite score was 49%. The average overall score was 49%. Average quality of life (overall SF12 score above 50) was noted in 60% of the population. Moderate disability (overall SF12 score between 30 and 39) was found in 18% of respondents. Twenty-one percent of workers had a severe disability (overall SF12 score below 30).ConclusionsIn addition to socio-professional conditions, exposure to SO may be implicated in altering the quality of life of exposed workers. This implies the need to strengthen preventive measures in order to preserve the mental and physical health of these workers.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared