Evaluation of Depression, Temperament and Character Profiles in Female Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, vol.48, no.1, pp.31-38, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 48 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.4274/npa.y5667
- Journal Name: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.31-38
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a musculoskeletal disorder characterized by diffuse body pain and is also regarded as a psychosomatic disorder. FMS is most commonly associated with depression among the psychological disorders. It is known that personality plays an important role in the etiology of psychosomatic disorders. In this study, we analyzed the temperament characteristics of FMS patients and healthy control group and, using data obtained from both groups, investigated whether these traits were associated with clinical features and depressive states in FMS patients.