A5019190229- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Medical and Health Sciences Research
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Genital Health and Disease
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Medical History and Research
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Health and Medical Studies
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Art, Aesthetics, and Perception
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
- Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Digital Innovation in Industries
- Visual Culture and Art Theory
Klinikum Magdeburg
2017-2023
University Hospital Magdeburg
2017-2022
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
2022
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychoanalyse, Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Tiefenpsychologie
2019
University Hospital Leipzig
2004-2019
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
2015
Leipzig University
2002-2014
DRK Kliniken Berlin
2004-2009
Klinik für Frauenheilkunde
2004
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2004
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a highly distressing and impairing characterized by preoccupation with imagined or slight physical defects in appearance. Well designed studies on its prevalence base rates for diagnostic criteria are rare. Therefore this study aimed to reveal of BDD the general population examine clinical features associated BDD.Of 4152 selected participants 2552, aged 14-99 years, participated German nationwide survey. Participants were carefully ensure that sample was...
Objective The use of reproductive medical treatments has become increasingly routine in recent years. This paper reports on a study how different aspects modern medicine are perceived by the German population. Design Findings from nationally representative sample 2110 men and women aged 18 to 50 presented. Participants responded questionnaire seeking self-report information about attitudes knowledge regarding medicine. Results majority respondents had already heard or read something...
Health insurance funds in Germany are increasingly reluctant to fund the cost for reduction mammaplasty. However, several studies have already demonstrated beneficial effects of breast on symptom relief and health-related quality life. More specifically, psychologic social consequences surgery were also recently evaluated. Relating contemporary debate financial restraint, present article describes a follow-up study conducted sample 40 patients undergoing The purpose investigation was assess...
It has been proposed that German basic psychology journals should change publication language to English in order facilitate access research from German-speaking countries. However, truly increase the dissemination of research, it seems crucial progress towards an internationalization authors and readers. We applied bibliometric analysis investigate impact transition on rate foreign publishing Zeitschrift für Experimentelle Psychologie/Experimental Psychology, as well possible associated...
In Germany, embryo screening programmes combined with elective transfer are illegal, but there is controversial debate about their legalization. Studies the attitudes of infertile couples towards multiples, and multifetal reduction may help to illuminate how this law shapes patient choices.A survey 265 German was conducted. Different logistic regression analyses were performed assess independent factors associated parity for multiple births, approval reduction.Despite prior information risk...
Abstract Background Body hair removal is an increasing trend that has impact on the individual's body image. Aims To characterize current practices in Germany and extent to which was related demographic characteristics, image, mass index. Patients/Methods A national survey conducted from September October 2016 men women Germany. experience measured by a standardized questionnaire. In addition sociodemographic data, age, gender, education, marital status, monthly income, index were collected....
Abstract Aim The purpose of this official guideline published and coordinated by the German Society for Psychosomatic Gynecology Obstetrics [Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychosomatische Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe (DGPFG)] is to provide a consensus-based overview psychosomatically oriented diagnostic procedures treatments fertility disorders evaluating relevant literature. Method This S2k was developed using structured consensus process which included representative members various...
In Germany, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is currently not legal, but there still a controversial debate about legalization. Studies the attitudes of infertile couples towards PGD are rare. A survey was conducted with 265 German knowledge, and prospective use PGD. The influence independent variables associated approval analysed by binary logistic regression. Sixty percent respondents have heard Eighty-seven support general legalization in Germany for severe, early-onset diseases....
Tattoos and piercings are becoming increasingly popular in many countries around the world. Individuals seeking such body modifications have reported diverse psychological motives. Besides purely superficial considerations, tattoos can also a deep, personal meaning. For example, they mark support emotional processing of significant life events, including formative experiences from early childhood. However, there is lack studies that examine links with childhood abuse neglect large,...
The most popular body modifications are tattoos and piercings their prevalence has increased in recent years. current study gathered statistics regarding tattoing, piercing body-hair removal, differentiated by gender attitude towards cosmetic surgery.The was based on 2512 individuals performed as a population-based survey with the assistance of demographic consulting company. In addition to sociodemographic questions, specific issues concerning modification were asked.Men get more frequently...
Development and use of a new form body grid are reported in the present article by means comparing perception its distortions 32 anorectic patients with group 31 bulimic patients. The allows users to discriminate degree acceptance level integration dissociation tendencies single parts. With we able identify important differences image “body-experience profiles” Furthermore, some insights into structure depicted readily accessible graphic figure, making them useful for therapeutic focusing,...
Abstract Based on the recent discussion evidence-based psychotherapy, last 5 volumes of international journal Psychotherapy Research were bibliometrically analyzed. The analysis demonstrates variety and complexity psychotherapy research by investigating articles from Research, which serves as official organ Society for Research. North American European contributions compared with respect to hypotheses, tradition, methodological approaches, leading representatives (frequently cited authors...
This report gives an overview about certain aspects of modern reproductive medicine. The following issues are prioritised: development medical facilities, people’s knowledge on medicine, appraisal chances and risks, psychological involuntary childlessness, stresses strains during IVFtreatment, ethical consequences these procedures. Furthermore interactions between demographic developments analysed as well resulting sociological perspectives. Previous research results present both a lack...
The present study was conducted with the aim of constructing and validating a short form Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI). NPI is most widely-applied measure for assessment narcissistic personality traits and, therefore, it great relevance many research questions in social psychology. To develop scale, we first found optimal eight-item solution among all valid combinations NPI-15 items an exploratory subsample (n = 1,165) our complete representative sample German general population....
Weltweit steigt die Zahl von Frauen, sich einem intimchirurgischen Eingriff unterziehen. Auch für Deutschland wird eine Zunahme dieser Eingriffe berichtet. Nach Angaben der Deutschen Gesellschaft Plastischen, Rekonstruktiven und Ästhetischen Chirurgen (DGPRÄC), repräsentative Zahlen zu 885 in tätigen Fachärzten Plastische Chirurgie vorlegte, wurden im Jahr 2011 mehr als 5400 an den kleinen Schamlippen vorgenommen <xref idref="R682-1">1</xref>. Angesichts sieht Präsident DGPRÄC, Professor...