: Soldiers' grief following injury discharge.

This study examines the experiences of Israeli combat soldiers prematurely removed from their units due to mild injury. While many studies focus on severe injuries, limited attention has been given to the impact of mild injuries. Using semi-structured interviews with 12 male veterans, analyzed through thematic analysis, findings are presented on two axes: a chronological axis, tracing the soldiers' military journey and injury, and a psychological axis, exploring the deconstruction and reconstruction of their identities.

A womb and a tomb: mothers' experiences of single fetal loss in a twin pregnancy.

Background: Twin pregnancies carry a higher risk of complications and negative outcomes compared to single fetal pregnancies. The incidence of twin pregnancies has increased over the last three decades due to the use of assisted reproduction technologies and advancing maternal age. While extensive research exists regarding the experiences of women following perinatal loss, research on the experiences of women following single fetal loss in a twin pregnancy is very limited.

Recovering or working: women's experiences of working while coping with cancer: a qualitative study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore women's experiences of working and returning to work while coping with cancer.

Methods: Participants were ten Israeli women with cancer who had an active career at the time of diagnosis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and thematically analyzed.

Experiences of pregnancy loss in fathers of existing children: A qualitative study.

This study explores the experiences of fathers of existing children following pregnancy loss. Participants were 12 Israeli men who experienced pregnancy loss and had other children at the time. Semi-structured interviews were conducted.

Psychological experiences of Druze women with breast cancer.

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Druze women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Druze women. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data and three themes were generated.

Psychological experiences of patients recovering from severe COVID-19 in rehabilitation: A qualitative study.

The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of post-sedation COVID-19 patients in rehabilitation. Eleven Israeli men and women were interviewed in semi-structured interviews. They were patients recovering in a neurological rehabilitation unit from severe COVID-19 post-mechanical ventilation and sedation.

Living with Parkinson's disease: A qualitative study of spousal perspectives.

Research has demonstrated that Parkinson's disease can have adverse psychological effects on caregivers. Very few studies have focused on the experiences of spouses who are not primary caregivers or who do not identify as primary caregivers. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of spouses who are not primary caregivers or do not identify as primary caregivers.

Improving cardiac rehabilitation patient adherence via personalized interventions.

Objectives: Despite documented benefits and physicians' recommendations to participate in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs, the average dropout rate remains between 12-56%. This study's goal was to demonstrate that using personalized interventions can significantly increase patient adherence.

Method: Ninety-five patients (ages 18-90) eligible for the CR program were randomly recruited and received personalized interventions using the Well-Beat system.

Stigma related to breast cancer among women and men: The case of the Druze minority in Israel.

The objective of this study was to explore stigma related to breast cancer among Druze women and men and identify factors associated with low screening rates among Druze women. A sample of 270 Druze women and men completed an online questionnaire adapted to detect breast cancer stigma and internalized breast cancer stigma. Independent samples -test results showed higher scores for men compared to women, at a significant level, on four of the Breast Cancer Stigma scales: awkwardness, avoidance, policy opposition, and personal responsibility.

The Development of Somatic Symptom Disorder in Children: Psychological Characteristics and Psychiatric Comorbidity.

Background: Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is one of the most common pediatric psychiatric disorders in adolescents, and several biological, psychological, and social factors have been considered to contribute to its development.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to elucidate the link between psychological functioning (depression and anxiety), psychological characteristics (perfectionism and alexithymia), negative life events, and parental accommodation in children diagnosed with SSD.

Methods: Fifty patients (age range 7-18 years) were diagnosed with SSD in an outpatient clinic and completed multiple self-report questionnaires on SSD symptoms, negative life events, and psychological factors.

Old and Depressed? What We Think About Ending Their Suffering-Attitudes Toward Euthanasia for Elderly Suffering From Physical Versus Mental Illness.

This study aims to extend our knowledge regarding attitudes toward euthanasia. Specifically, the effect of patient's age and illness type. 123 participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups completed the Assessing Right to Die Attitudes (ARDA) questionnaire after reading a patients age (79 vs.