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Fulltext Dilemma of diagnosing OCD: a case report

Ridzwan, H., Saifuddin, T.M.

Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2017;26(2):0-0.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may present in the prodromal phase
of schizophrenia. However at times it is difficult to distinguish between the
pure obsession and psychotic obsessions that exist in patients. We present a
case of a patient initially diagnosed as Schizophrenia due to the disorganized
aspect of her behaviour, only to discover an extreme form of obsessions that
explained her demeanor throughout.

Matched MeSH terms: Obsessive Behavior
Tarantism, dancing mania and demonopathy: the anthro-political aspects of 'mass psychogenic illness'

Bartholomew RE

Psychol Med, 1994 May;24(2):281-306.
PMID: 8084927

This study questions the widely held assumption that the phenomenon known as mass psychogenic illness (MPI) exists per se in nature as a psychiatric disorder. Most MPI studies are problematical, being descriptive, retrospective investigations of specific incidents which conform to a set of pre-existing symptom criteria that are used to determine the presence of collective psychosomatic illness. Diagnoses are based upon subjective, ambiguous categories that reflect stereotypes of female normality which assume the presence of a transcultural disease or disorder entity, underemphasizing or ignoring the significance of episodes as culturally conditioned roles of social action. Examples of this bias include the mislabelling of dancing manias, tarantism and demonopathy in Europe since the Middle Ages as culture-specific variants of MPI. While 'victims' are typified as mentally disturbed females possessing abnormal personality characteristics who are exhibiting cathartic reactions to stress, it is argued that episodes may involve normal, rational people who possess unfamiliar conduct codes, world-views and political agendas that differ significantly from those of Western-trained investigators who often judge these illness behaviours independent of their local context and meanings.

Matched MeSH terms: Obsessive Behavior/diagnosis; Obsessive Behavior/psychology
The experiences of suffering of palliative care informal caregivers in Malaysia: a thematic analysis

Beng TS, Guan NC, Seang LK, Pathmawathi S, Ming MF, Jane LE, et al.

Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2013 Aug;30(5):473-89.
PMID: 23341445 DOI: 10.1177/1049909112473633

A qualitative study was conducted with semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of suffering in 15 palliative care informal caregivers in University Malaya Medical Centre. The data were thematically analyzed. Seven basic themes were generated (1) empathic suffering, (2) anticipatory grief, (3) obsessive-compulsive suffering, (4) helpless-powerless suffering, (5) obligatory suffering, (6) impedimental suffering, and (7) repercussion suffering. A model of compassion suffering was conceptualized from the analysis. This model may serve as a guide in the assessment and management of suffering in palliative care informal caregivers.

Matched MeSH terms: Obsessive Behavior/psychology
Investigation of a Preliminary Mixed Method of Phubbing and Social Connectedness in Adolescents

Ang CS, Teo KM, Ong YL, Siak SL

Addict Health, 2019 Jan;11(1):1-10.
PMID: 31308904 DOI: 10.22122/ahj.v11i1.539

Background: The exponential growth of smartphones has afforded many users with ubiquitous access to socialization as seen in the various mobile apps used to communicate and connect with others. The present study employed mixed-method approaches to analyse the impact of phubbing on social connectedness among adolescents in Malaysia.
Methods: A total of 568 adolescents were participated in quantitative surveys, and of these participating adolescents, 6 were further invited to join focus group interviews.
Findings: Quantitative findings supported the mediating role of communication disturbance in the relationships between phone obsession and familial connectedness, school connectedness, and self-connectedness, but not for friendship connectedness. Qualitative findings further elucidated the detrimental effect of phone obsession on their sense of belonging from the perspectives of adolescents.
Conclusion: This study reaffirms that phubbing behaviour is predictive of social disconnectedness. Therefore, preventive and treatment interventions should be developed to avoid and control a potential risk of social disconnectedness epidemics attribute to phubbing.

Matched MeSH terms: Obsessive Behavior
Fulltext Observe your child ablution; they could have obsessive-compulsive disorders

Norzila Zakaria, Ahmad ShahrilAb. Halim, Ramiza Ramza Ramli, Raishan Shafini Bakar, Agustine Nengsih Fauzi, Nur-Fazimah Sahran, et al.

Malaysian Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2019;25(2):30-32.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent intrusive, distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals performed to reduce anxiety. The lifetime prevalence of OCD is 2.3% and it can happen to all people of various levels, including child and adolescent. The mean age of onset is 19.5 years, and a subset of patients, mostly males, have an early onset before 10 years of age. The lifetime risk of developing OCD is higher in females, who typically develop the disorder in adolescence [1]. Person with OCD usually presented with obsession involving various themes, namely contamination; repeated doubts; religious, need for symmetry and exactness, or taboo thoughts of a sexual, religious, or aggressive nature. Whereas, the most common compulsions are checking, washing, hoarding, and counting compulsions[1]. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Obsessive Behavior
Sexual behaviour among male methamphetamine and heroin dependents in selected areas in Malaysia

MOHD FADZLI MOHAMAD ISA, NG CG, RUSDI ABD RASHID, MOHD HUSSAIN HABIL, HATTA SIDI, MAS AYU SAID, et al.

Sains Malaysiana, 2013;42:1819-1826.

This study aims to describe the pattern of sexual behaviour among methamphetamine and heroin users. It describes the pattern of sexual behaviour based on aspects of sex such as desire, interest, drive and obsession in relation to the drug use. A cross-sectional study was carried out among attendees of drug rehabilitation programmes in Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur. All subjects were living in the community with satisfactory psychosocial functioning. This study was primarily based on a validated sexual behaviour self-rated questionnaire followed by face-to-face interview. A total of 227 subjects were included with 124 (54.6%) using methamphetamine while 103 (45.4%) using heroin. Majority (218; 96%) were heterosexuals with 104 (45.8%) reported having been involved in high risk sexual behaviour. More methamphetamine than heroin subjects agreed that their sexual thoughts, feelings and behaviours were often associated with the drug (p<0.05). Methamphetamine subjects agreed that the use of methamphetamine caused them to be more obsessed with sex and they found themselves to be preoccupied with sexual thoughts while being under the influence of the drug (p<0.05). Heroin subjects mainly reported on negative effects of the drug on their sexual behaviour. Methamphetamine subjects reported that the use of drug had positively affected their sexual interest and drive (p<0.05). Methamphetamine subjects were also 1.97 times more likely than heroin subjects to be involved in risky sexual behaviour. The results of this study can be utilized to improve the drug treatment and rehabilitation programme. Methamphetamine subjects were more likely than heroin subjects to be involved in risky sexual behaviour.

Matched MeSH terms: Obsessive Behavior