Publications by authors named "J Ensink"
In youth with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) non-response rates after treatment are often high. Epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation (DNAm) have previously been linked to PTSD pathogenesis, additionally DNAm may affect response to (psychological) therapies. Besides investigating the direct link between DNAm and treatment response, it might be helpful to investigate the link between DNAm and previously associated biological mechanisms with treatment outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile trauma-focused psychotherapies have been shown effective in youth with PTSD, the relationship between treatment response and alterations in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) associated with PTSD, remains incompletely understood. During neutral and personalized trauma script imagery heart rate (HR), pre-ejection period (PEP) and respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) were recorded in youth aged 8-18 with PTSD or partial PTSD (n = 76) and trauma-exposed controls (TEC) (n = 27) to determine ANS activity and stress reactivity. Within the patient group, 77.
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- Pit latrines serve billions in developing countries as an affordable sanitation solution, but can lead to health issues if not properly maintained.
- A study of 35 pit latrines in Tanzania examined bacteria and environmental factors affecting their fill-up rates, revealing that microbial diversity changes with depth and various environmental parameters correlate with these rates.
- Key findings suggest that pH, volatile solids, and specific bacteria types influence how quickly pit latrines fill, offering valuable insights for improving sanitation methods and decomposition processes.
The Validation of the Selective Mutism Questionnaire for Use in the Dutch Population.
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in children and adolescents characterized by not speaking in specific social situations, primarily in school settings.
- The study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Dutch translation of the selective mutism questionnaire (SMQ) using data from 303 children, comparing a clinical group with a control group.
- Results indicated that the Dutch SMQ is a highly reliable tool for screening and assessing SM, demonstrating strong reliability and an expected factor structure.