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Coping strategies in obsessive-compulsive patients during Covid-19 lockdown

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2021
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Rosa-Alcázar, Angel ; Garcia-Hernández, M. Dolores ; Parada-Navas, José Luis ; Olivares-Olivares, Pablo ; Martínez-Murillo, Sergio ; Rosa-Alcázar, Ana Isabel
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Elsevier
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Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2021.100223
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©2021. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ This document is the Published, version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2021.100223
Abstract
Background/Objective: The main aim of this study was to compare coping strategies in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients and a healthy control group during COVID-19 lockdown and to analyze the relationship with some variables which may influence results (depression, anxiety, comorbidity, subtype of obsession-compulsion). Method: There were 237 participants, 122 OCD and 115 healthy controls, aged 17-61 years old (M = 33.48, SD = 11.13). Results: Groups showed differences in the use of some adaptive strategies (positive reinterpre- tation, acceptance, humor) and maladaptive (denial, self-blame). Within obsessive-compulsive group, comorbidity affected the greater use of inappropriate strategies (denial, substance abuse and self-blame) while type of obsession-compulsion did not influence use. Anxiety and depres- sion levels were related to the use of less adaptive strategies. Conclusions: These findings strengthen the need for training in the use of effective and adaptive coping strategies, making it necessary to improve clinical follow-up of these patients. It is relevant to be in contact with healthcare professionals, review medication and observe the anxiety and depression levels.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder , Coping strategies , COVID-19 , Lockdown , Experiment
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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 21, 2, 2021, 100223
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http://hdl.handle.net/10201/137603
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