Publications by authors named "Katarzyna Denys"

Unlabelled: In medical science it is accepted that in order to determine the state of physical, mental as well as the progress of treatment, the concept of quality of life is applicable. However, the most popular use of the term is in the case of chronic diseases and particularly in the lives of those who are sick. Examples of such diseases are diseases of the musculoskeletal system and especially osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.

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Alexithymia leads to an inability to recognize and identity feelings, use of language to describe the feelings and the inability to distinguish between emotions and bodily symptoms. Is treated as a stable personality trait, which along with other personality factors predispose to presence a variety of mental and physical diseases. Alexithymia is considered to be a personality trait which together with other environmental factors predispose to worsening of somatic diseases and may contribute to the emergence of mental disorders.

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Unlabelled: Sexual health problems of stabilization missions soldiers, contrary to other specific populations, have not been fully studied. However, effects of being in a war zone have been thoroughly investigated. Modern warfare soldier experiences stress related not only to life and health threat but also to separation from loved ones.

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