Publications by authors named "Esra Bulanik Koc"
Background: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) leads to social disturbances and isolation, neglect of daily responsibilities, behavioral disorders, and physical impairments.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of IGD on spine biomechanics, range of motion in the neck and low back, and lung functions and respiratory muscle strength in children and adolescents.
Methods: Sixty-four children and adolescents with IGD (Group I) and 41 healthy controls (Group II) were included in the study.
Aims: To compare adolescents clinically diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and problematic internet use (PIU) in terms of cyberbullying, aggression, and loneliness.
Methods: Male adolescent patients (N=124, 14.3±1.
Investigating Predictors of Clozapine Response in Adolescents with Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder.
J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol
September 2021
We aimed to determine the clinical predictors of clozapine response in patients with early-onset schizophrenia (EOS)/schizoaffective disorder and the effect of substance use disorder (SUD) on treatment outcomes. Medical records of patients with treatment-resistant EOS receiving clozapine were identified for data analysis dated between January 2015 and April 2020. Patients on clozapine were followed in an inpatient unit of a tertiary care mental health hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The determination of the protective and risk factors associated with Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is among the most important pathways to the development of prevention strategies for IGD. Previous research has shown that familial factors are associated with IGD. In our study, we aimed to assess the parental attitude of adolescents with IGD and investigate psychiatric comorbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of childhood psychopathologies in Turkey.
Method: A nation-wide, randomly selected, representative population of 5830 children (6-13 years-old) enrolled as a 2nd,3rd or 4th grade student in 30 cities were evaluated for presence of a psychiatric or mental disorder by a Sociodemographic Form, Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL), and DSM-IV-Based Screening Scale for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents scales. Impairment criterion was assessed via a 3 point-Likert scale by the parent and the teacher independently.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of affective disorders in a representative sample of Turkish students from second to fourth grades.
- A total of 5,842 participants were analyzed, revealing a 2.5% prevalence of affective disorders, with major depressive disorder (MDD) being the most common at 1.06%.
- The findings suggest the need for early interventions, particularly for children with family risk factors like maternal psychopathology and paternal illness.