Comparison Rumination in Hyperhidrosis Patients vs. Individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

This study compares rumination between individuals with hyperhidrosis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to elucidate differences in cognitive processes and inform treatment approaches. Participants (n = ۱۰۰) comprised ۵۰ hyperhidrosis and ۵۰ PTSD patients, matched for demographic variables. Rumination was assessed using the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS). Descriptive statistics revealed lower mean rumination scores in hyperhidrosis (M = ۲۴.۷۵, SD = ۶.۳۲) compared to PTSD (M = ۳۳.۴۵, SD = ۷.۱۸). The t-test demonstrated a significant difference in rumination scores between groups (t(۹۸) = -۶.۲۳, p < .۰۰۱), underscoring heightened rumination in PTSD. Cognitive-behavioral strategies targeting maladaptive thought patterns and coping mechanisms may benefit hyperhidrosis patients, while PTSD interventions focus on trauma processing and coping enhancement. This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing rumination in tailored interventions for hyperhidrosis and PTSD. Future research should explore underlying mechanisms of rumination and evaluate the effectiveness of targeted interventions in reducing rumination and associated symptoms .

کلیدواژه ها:

rumination ، hyperhidrosis ، post-traumatic stress disorder