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Open AccessPsychische Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz – Welche Rolle spielen sozioökonomische, geschlechterspezifische und migrationsbedingte Ungleichheiten?
Risikofaktoren für die psychische Gesundheit sind häufig in sozioökonomischen, geschlechter- und migrationsspezifischen Ungleichheiten begründet. Diese sowie die Ausprägung der Depressivität, Ängstlichkeit und...
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Open AccessParadoxical effect of anti-inflammatory drugs on IL-6 mRNA expression in patients with PTSD during treatment
The pathophysiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with the activation of the innate immune system, including cytokines like interleukin 6 (IL-6). However, the role of IL-6 in the etiolo...
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Open AccessExacerbation of central serous chorioretinopathy during trauma-confronting psychotherapy– a case report
Psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, in particular trauma-confronting psychotherapy, can be associated with increased stress. However, research on the somatic impact and psychosomatic interactions...
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Open AccessWorking conditions and mental health of migrants and refugees in Europe considering cultural origin– a systematic review
Migrants and refugees/asylum seekers, as a large part of the European work force, are often confronted with unfavorable working conditions in the host country. Main aim of this systematic review was to compare...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of a questionnaire for measuring team cohesion: the Erlangen Team Cohesion at Work Scale (ETC)
Team cohesion is a crucial factor when it comes to job satisfaction and turnovers. However, in Germany, economic measures for team cohesion are scarce. The aim of this study was to develop and validate an econ...
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Open AccessPerceived post-migration discrimination: the perspective of adolescents with migration background
Discrimination has a negative impact on mental health and wellbeing of persons affected. The aim of the present study was to investigate perceived discrimination of migrant adolescents. Focus groups with migra...
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Open AccessDepressive and anxiety symptoms in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic among physicians in hospitals: results of the longitudinal, multicenter VOICE-EgePan survey over two years
This longitudinal, multicenter web-based study explored the trajectories of depressive and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic among physicians over two years.
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Open AccessRelationship between working conditions and mental health of migrants and refugees/asylum seekers vs. natives in Europe: a systematic review
Migrants and refugees/asylum seekers make up a significant proportion of the European workforce. They often suffer from poor working conditions, which might impact mental health. The main objective of this sys...
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Open AccessMental distress of physicians in the outpatient care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: emotional and supportive human relations matter – Cross-sectional results of the VOICE-study
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the course of self-reported mental distress and quality of life (QoL) of physicians, working in the outpatient care (POC). Outcomes were compared with a co...
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Open AccessThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric developmental services: a cross-sectional study on overall burden and mental health status
The COVID-19 outbreak has taken a heavy toll on the mental well-being of healthcare workers, even those who have not been directly involved in the care of acutely ill patients. The aims of this study were to i...
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Open AccessBereitschaft zur COVID-19-Impfung unter Beschäftigten im Gesundheitswesen in Deutschland
Die COVID-19-Pandemie stellt eine anhaltende Belastung für die Gesellschaft und das Gesundheitssystem dar. Die Bereitschaft des Gesundheitspersonals zur COVID-19-Impfung ist aufgrund seiner Schlüsselrolle in d...
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Open AccessSomatic distress among Syrian refugees with residence permission in Germany: analysis of a cross-sectional register-based study
Previous studies have already proven high rates of common mental disorders in Syrian refugees. Nevertheless, little is known about the patterns of somatic distress among this refugee population. For this reaso...
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Open AccessThe prevalence and risk factors for mental distress among Syrian refugees in Germany: a register-based follow-up study
Mental disorders among refugees as well as their risk factors are already well documented in cross-sectional reports. However, longitudinal follow-up designs are widely lacking. Therefore, the aim of this stud...
