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Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FM): Relationship of abuse and trauma, anxiety, and coping skills on FM impact on life

Spiess, Amy Marzella
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1054053482

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2003, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Physical Activity and Educational Services.
This study examined whether female FM patients with high scores on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), exhibiting low levels of coping and high levels of anxiety, experienced more trauma and abuse than those who scored lower. Adult females (n=115) completed the FIQ, as well as the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ), State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (Trait Form), and a demographic questionnaire. The study showed a correlation between high FIQ scores and high anxiety expanding previous findings outlining the significant impact of specific components of abuse and trauma prior to the age of 16 associated with higher impact of FM. The study did not reveal a relationship between the CSQ and FIQ. Longitudinal research of children both with and without documented cases of victimization is recommended to assess the impact of trauma and abuse on FM, and provide healthcare professionals with the tools to empower patients in management of the syndrome.
Paul Granello (Advisor)
138 p.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome; Anxiety; Trauma; Abuse; Impact; Coping Skills; Emotional Abuse; Childhood Trauma and Abuse; Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ); State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI); Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)

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  • Spiess, A. M. (2003). Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FM): Relationship of abuse and trauma, anxiety, and coping skills on FM impact on life [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1054053482

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Spiess, Amy. Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FM): Relationship of abuse and trauma, anxiety, and coping skills on FM impact on life. 2003. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1054053482.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Spiess, Amy. "Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FM): Relationship of abuse and trauma, anxiety, and coping skills on FM impact on life." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1054053482

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