Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Emma Hovén , Lisa Ljungman, Marike Boger, Brjánn Ljótsson, Nicola Silberleitner, Louise von Essen, Martin Cernvall Published: May 17, 2016 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155585   Abstract Background Increased understanding of the relationships between different symptom clusters involved in posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) could guide empirical research and clinical practice. The objective of the present study was to investigate whether hyperarousal and avoidance mediated the relationship between re-experiencing and dysphor ..read more

Open Access Review Albert A. de Graaf , Andreas P. Freidig, Baukje De Roos, Neema Jamshidi, Matthias Heinemann, Johan A.C. Rullmann, Kevin D. Hall, Martin Adiels, Ben van Ommen Published: November 26, 2009 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000554   Abstract The use of computational modeling and simulation has increased in many biological fields, but despite their potential these techniques are only marginally applied in nutritional sciences. Nevertheless, recent applications of modeling have been instrumental in answering important nutritional questions from the cellular up ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Rui Sun , Laura Vuillier , Bryant P. H. Hui, Aleksandr Kogan Published: March 27, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213142   Abstract Coping has been extensively studied in health psychology; however, factors influencing the usage of different coping strategies have received limited attention. In five studies (N = 3702), we explored the relationship between trait empathy and coping strategies, and how subjective socioeconomic status (SES) moderates this relationship. In Studies 1–4, we found that people with higher level of em ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Chotiman Chinvararak, Nitchawan Kerdcharoen, Wisarat Pruttithavorn, Nongnuch Polruamngern, Thanin Asawaroekwisoot, Wanida Munsukpol, Pantri Kirdchok Published: May 20, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268704   Abstract Objectives This study aimed to measure the prevalence of burnout syndrome, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic disorders (PTSD), as well as examine their associated factors among Thai healthcare workers (HCWs) during COVID-19 outbreak. Method We employed a multiple-method design at a tertiary-care hosp ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Ian D. Stephen , Daniel Sturman, Richard J. Stevenson, Jonathan Mond, Kevin R. Brooks Published: January 31, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189855 Abstract Body size misperception–the belief that one is larger or smaller than reality–affects a large and growing segment of the population. Recently, studies have shown that exposure to extreme body stimuli results in a shift in the point of subjective normality, suggesting that visual adaptation may be a mechanism by which body size misperception occurs. Yet, despite being exposed ..read more

Open Access Essay   Elena Ronda-Pérez , Bente E. Moen Published: November 22, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002440   Citation: Ronda-Pérez E, Moen BE (2017) Labour trafficking: Challenges and opportunities from an occupational health perspective. PLoS Med 14(11): e1002440. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002440 Published: November 22, 2017 Copyright: © 2017 Ronda-Pérez, Moen. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, p ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Geilson Lima Santana , Bruno Mendonca Coelho ,Yuan-Pang Wang , Alexandre Dias Porto Chiavegatto Filho , Maria Carmen Viana , Laura Helena Andrade Published: April 24, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0195581   Abstract Introduction Most studies on the epidemiology of personality disorders (PDs) have been conducted in high-income countries and may not represent what happens in most part of the world. In the last decades, population growth has been concentrated in low- and middle-income countries, with rapid urbanization, incr ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Youl-Ri Kim , Jin-Sup Eom, Jae-Won Yang, Jiwon Kang, Janet Treasure Published: September 24, 2015 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0137514   Abstract Background and Aim Social difficulties and problems related to eating behaviour are common features of both anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). The aim of this study was to examine the impact of intranasal oxytocin on consummatory behaviour and emotional recognition in patients with AN and BN in comparison to healthy controls. Materials A total of 102 women, includi ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Wei-Lieh Huang, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Terry B. J. Kuo, Li-Ren Chang, Ying-Zai Chen, Cheryl C. H. Yang Published: May 22, 2012 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0037464   Abstract Background We hypothesize that the population with borderline personality shows different autonomic response to methadone compared to individuals with other personalities. This study applies heart rate variability (HRV) measurements and the Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire (TPQ) to examine this hypothesis. Methodology/Principal Findings Forty-four male pat ..read more

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Pegah Sarkheil , Niko Goik, Camellia N. Ibrahim, Frank Schneider Published: January 10, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209989   Abstract Background A disturbed self-image is central to the characteristic symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Evaluations of self-relevance (SR) are highly important in cognitive and emotional processing of information and adaptive behavior. Method In the current study, we used affective statements to investigate if SR is altered in patients with higher scores on Borderline Sy ..read more