The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Tehran, Iran, in 2020

Eskandarieh, Sharareh; Ayoubi, Saeideh; Sahraian, Mohammad Ali

doi:10.18502/cjn.v22i1.12619

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“…The incidence rate of MS is increasing. It is estimated that 2.8 million people are living with MS worldwide [ 3 ], and its latest prevalence in Iran and Tehran (the capital) is 148.06 and 162.38 per 100,000, respectively [ 4 , 5 ]. The prevalence of MS in women is three times higher than in men [ 6 ].…”

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The relationship between coping strategies with sexual satisfaction and sexual intimacy in women with multiple sclerosis

Imanpour Barough,

Riazi,

Keshavarz

et al. 2023

Ann Gen Psychiatry

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Background Multiple sclerosis profoundly affects the sexual aspects of patients’ life, especially in women. Various coping strategies are used by women with multiple sclerosis to overcome, tolerate, or minimize these sexual effects. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between sexual satisfaction, sexual intimacy, and coping strategies in women with multiple sclerosis. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on a sample of 122 married women who were members of Iran’s MS society in Tehran, Iran. The study was conducted from December 2018 to September 2019. Data were collected using the Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS), the Sexual Intimacy Questionnaire (SIQ), and the Folkman and Lazarus Coping Strategies Questionnaire. Frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to explore the observations. Independent t-test and logistic regression were applied to analyze the data using the SPSS-23. Results The majority (n = 71, 58.2%) used an emotion-focused coping strategy with the highest score for the escape-avoidance subscale [mean (SD): 13.29 (5.40)]. However, 41.8% of the patients (n = 51) used a problem-focused coping strategy with the highest score for the positive reappraisal strategy subscale [mean (SD): 10.50 (4.96)]. The sexual satisfaction in women with problem-focused coping strategies was significantly higher than women who used emotion-focused coping strategies (95.6 vs. 84.71, P-value = 0.001). There was a negative association between sexual intimacy and higher emotion-focused coping strategy (OR = 0.919, 95% CI 0.872–0.968, P = 0.001). Conclusions Problem-focused coping strategy in women with multiple sclerosis increases sexual satisfaction, while the emotion-focused coping strategy has a significant negative relationship with sexual intimacy.

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The relationship between coping strategies with sexual satisfaction and sexual intimacy in women with multiple sclerosis

Imanpour Barough,

Riazi,

Keshavarz

et al. 2023

Ann Gen Psychiatry

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Investigating the Correlation Between Cognitive Function and Fasting Blood Sugar, Fasting Insulin Level and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Rezaeimanesh,

Abbasi Kasbi,

Saeedi

et al. 2024

Endocrino Diabet & Metabol

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IntroductionThere has been a surge in interest in identifying the factors that impact cognitive impairment (CI) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of our study was to examine the correlation between fasting blood sugar (FBS), fasting insulin level, as well as insulin sensitivity and cognitive function in patients with MS.Material and MethodsA total of 85 patients with MS enrolled in this cross‐sectional study. Insulin sensitivity (IS) was determined using the quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (Quicki) formula. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Persian version of the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS (BICAMS). Spearman correlation test was employed to examine the correlation between cognition and FBS, insulin and IS.ResultsThe mean ± SD age of the participants was 39.4 ± 10.2 years, and 62 (72.9%) were female. The participants had a FBS level of 87.05 ± 11.73 mg/dL, insulin level of 10.14 ± 7.57 μU/mL and a Quicki index of 0.36 ± 0.05. A higher score on the BVMT‐R and BVMT‐R‐Delayed subtests showed a significant negative correlation with FBS (r: −0.32; p: 0.003 and r: −0.31; p: 0.004, respectively). Conversely, a significant negative correlation (r: −0.24; p: 0.031) was observed between higher fasting insulin levels and the CVLT_II score. IS showed a positive correlation with the CVLT‐II (r: 0.24; p: 0.027) and BVMT_R (r: 0.21; p: 0.054) subtests.ConclusionOur data indicate that elevated fasting glucose, developed fasting insulin levels and reduced insulin sensitivity may serve as potential predictors for CI in patients with MS.

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The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Tehran, Iran, in 2020

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The relationship between coping strategies with sexual satisfaction and sexual intimacy in women with multiple sclerosis

The relationship between coping strategies with sexual satisfaction and sexual intimacy in women with multiple sclerosis

Investigating the Correlation Between Cognitive Function and Fasting Blood Sugar, Fasting Insulin Level and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

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