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To determine the nature and frequency of psychosocial stressors faced by the patients on hemodialysis admitted in Renal Dialysis Unit of Nishtar Hospital, Multan. A descriptive study. The study was conducted in the Renal Dialysis Unit of Nishtar Hospital, Multan, from 1[st] May, 2014 to 31[st] May, 2014. The sample consisted of 170 [112 Male, 58 Females] consecutive inpatients on Hemodialysis Treatment. They were interviewed and Hemodialysis Stressors Scale [HSS] was administrated to know the frequency of Hemodialysis Stressors. Results showed that all the patients reported Physiological and Psychosocial stressors. Most frequent physical stressors included feeling tired [92%] and stiffening of joints [91%]. In psychosocial stressors restriction of fluid [100%], dependence on dialysis machine and/ or equipment [95%], limitation of physical activity [93%], changes in family responsibilities [93%], dependency on nurses and technicians [93%], length of treatment [92%], dependency on physicians [91%], sleep disturbance [90%] and limitation of food [93%] were the most frequently reported. We concluded that both physiological and psychosocial stressors were present in significant majority of patients
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Objective: To find out the frequency and pattern of psychosocial stressors and adverse life events in patients presenting with Acne vulgaris
Study design: A descriptive study
Place and duration of study: The study was conducted in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, in collaboration with Dermatological Department, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from September, 2012 to November, 2012
Subjects and Methods: The sample consisted of 50 consecutive out-patients [Female-42, Male-8] with acne. They were interviewed and The Presumptive Stressful life Events Scale [PSLES] was administered to elicit major life events and psychosocial stressors they had to face. Results were analysed from the entries in a semi structured Performa
Results: Out of 50 patients, 94% subjects reported more than one stress and 6% reported no stress. 15[30%] were suffering from the disease 6 months to one year. We found more than one stressor. Results showed 46% of the participants reported Social Withdrawal, 40% had Academic Problems, 38% showed Frustration and Anger, 32% had to face Critical Remarks / Stigmatization, 30% had Low self esteem and Negative thoughts about self, 12% presented with Suicidal Ideas / Attempts, about 22% reported disturbed Relationship with Spouse while 14% reported the Relationship problems with other family members
Conclusions: We concluded that psychosocial stressors and life events were present in significant majority of patients with acne and these emotional, social, behavioural and psychological reactions have strong association in patients suffering from acne vulgaris