Somatoforme Beschwerden in der Bevölkerung Deutschlands

Hessel, Aike; Geyer, Michaël; Schumacher, Jörg; Brähler, Elmar

doi:10.13109/zptm.2002.48.1.38

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“…In the present study we focus on the severity index for somatization (SSI), which is computed by summing up the item scores. The psychometric properties of the scale have shown satisfactory values in previous studies (α = 0.88-0.92; Rief et al, 1997;Hessel et al, 2002;Rief and Hiller, 2003;Hiller et al, 2006). The SSI discriminated patients with somatoform disorders from those with other forms of mental disorders.…”

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A Brief Assessment of Body Image Perception: Norm Values and Factorial Structure of the Short Version of the FKB-20

Schmalbach

Zenger

et al. 2020

Front. Psychol.

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The Body Image Questionnaire-20 (FKB-20) is one of the most applied self-report measures in the context of body image assessment in German-speaking regions. A version of the FKB-20 capturing an ideal concept of body image is also available. A special property of the scale is its high sensitivity for individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa. The present research provided a short version of this scale (for both variants) and examined its validity in a representative sample (N = 2,347) of the German population. We utilized factor analysis methods to identify the optimal short scale of the measure, finding excellent model fit and reliability for a two-factor model (FKB-6) for both real and ideal body image. Both versions of the FKB-6 can be considered invariant across sex and age groups. Good reliability indices were shown for both versions of the FKB-6. The reliability indices were similar to those mentioned in previous studies. Our study also revealed, that large discrepancies between the real and an ideal body image are correlated with somatic and body dysmorphic symptoms. Finally, we provided norm values for comparisons of individual scores with the general population. The FKB-6 is a valid and a reliable measure that economizes assessments by clinicians and researchers.

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A Brief Assessment of Body Image Perception: Norm Values and Factorial Structure of the Short Version of the FKB-20

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Zenger

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“…Taking both groups together, 56.8% transcend the critical somatization index of 7 points. In contrast, participants representing the general population in the studies by Rief and colleagues as well as Hessel and colleagues reported a mean score of only 3.35 unexplained symptoms ( Rief, Hessel & Braehler, 2001 ; Hessel, Geyer & Brähler, 2002 ).…”

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Somatization symptoms—prevalence and risk, stress and resilience factors among medical and dental students at a mid-sized German university

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Rabkow³

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Objective Previous studies have shown that an increased prevalence of mental illness can be found among medical and dental students. Among these, somatization symptoms are severely understudied. The present study examined the prevalence of somatization symptoms in a subpopulation of medical and dental students and aimed at finding associated risk and resilience factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-reporting questionnaire, including the SOMS-2, the Becks-Depression-Inventory-II (BDI-II), the NEO-Five-Factor-Inventory, and a questionnaire on socio-demographics for possible risk and resilience factors. A total of 271 medical and dental students of a mid-sized German university completed the questionnaire. Results The Somatization index yielded a mean of 9.12 symptoms for the total sample, which is 1.2 SD higher than the reported norm. A total of 50.7% of the medical students and 63.6% of the dental students transcend a critical somatization score. Significant positive associations for eight general risk factors, four university related stress factors, and a significant negative association for seven resilience factors were found. Conclusion Medical and even more dental students at the studied university showed a high burden of somatoform complaints. Also, factors were found that could be of etiological relevance and others that could be used to enhance resilience. Both could present an opportunity for the prevention of somatization disorders but prospective and multicenter studies with an aged-matched comparison group are needed to obtain a more accurate overview.

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“…Instead, they assimilated over time (3,4). With regard to citizens' health status in the formerly divided regions, many studies have shown that East-Germans were more at risk, when Germany was first reunited but assimilated over time (5)(6)(7)(8). In this regard, there are several areas to consider, such as quality of life, psychological health, and job opportunities.…”

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Psychological and Socio-Economical Determinants of Health: The Case of Inner German Migration

Schmalbach

Kasinger

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Front. Public Health

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A substantial body of research has shown worse health conditions for East- vs. West-Germany in the wake of reunification. In the present study, we investigate how these differences between the two formerly divided regions developed and what maintains them. Specifically, we consider the associations between health status, income satisfaction, and health-related locus of control. In a quasi-experimental and longitudinal study design, we are particularly interested in the differences between individuals who stayed in East-Germany and those who were born in the East but migrated to West-Germany. To this end, we examined data from seven waves of the Saxony Longitudinal Study (2003–2009). Specifically, we tested a cross-lagged panel model with random effects, which evinced very good model fit. Most parameters and processes were equivalent between individuals who stayed in East-Germany vs. moved to West-Germany. Crucially, there was the expected pattern of positive correlations between health, income, and locus of control. In addition, we found substantially lower values for all three of these variables for the individuals who stayed in East-Germany (vs. moved to West-Germany). A possible explanation is the increase in socio-economic status that the internal migrants experienced. These findings present an important contribution of research in order to foster a better understanding on the social dynamics in Germany related to internal/domestic migrants and implications in the context of health outcomes (e.g., significantly more unemployment in East vs. West-Germany), especially since almost 20–25% of East-German citizens migrated to West-Germany. Until now, there are no similar studies to the Saxony longitudinal project, since the data collection started in 1987 and almost every year an identical panel has been surveyed; which can be particularly useful for health authorities. The study mainly focuses on social science research and deals with the phenomenon of reunification, approaching several subjects such as mental and physical health, quality of life and the evaluation of the political system. Yet even though many people have experienced such a migration process, there has been little research on the subjects we approach. With our research we deepen the understanding of the health consequences of internal migration.

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Somatoforme Beschwerden in der Bevölkerung Deutschlands

Cited by 29 publications

References 26 publications

A Brief Assessment of Body Image Perception: Norm Values and Factorial Structure of the Short Version of the FKB-20

A Brief Assessment of Body Image Perception: Norm Values and Factorial Structure of the Short Version of the FKB-20

Somatization symptoms—prevalence and risk, stress and resilience factors among medical and dental students at a mid-sized German university

Psychological and Socio-Economical Determinants of Health: The Case of Inner German Migration

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