October 2009

Physical activities in patients with psychological disorders

Alterations in human life pattern in contemporary societies together with reduction of physical activities as well as increase in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety endanger health of human beings. Regarding the positive effects physical activities on prevention, management and cure of psychological disorders, this study was conducted to investigate the status of sport and daily life as well as...

Author(s): Mahmoud Hakamizanjai, Abolfazele Ghoreyshi, Nooraddin Mosavinasab and Davood Sohrabi

October 2009

Public perception of epilepsy: A survey from the rural population in Northeastern Thailand

We conducted a survey to assess public awareness and attitudes towards epilepsy in five provinces of the Northeastern Thailand. A cross-sectional survey was conducted by using a face-to-face interview. There were 964 subjects who were randomly selected by a multistage sampling with a response rate of 86.9% (831 participants). There were 449 (60.0%), 102 (12.3%) and 127 (15.3%) participants who had heard of epilepsy,...

Author(s): Jiamjit Saengsuwan, Suwanna Boonyaleepan, Jitpinan Srijakkot, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Somsak Tiamkao Auevitchayapat N, S. Arunpongpaisal, A. Chaiyakum, S. Jitpimolmard, S. Lertsinudom, W. Phuttharak, K. Phunikhom, Tiamkao Si and S. Vannaprasaht