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[Psychosocial factors and cognitive performance in multiple sclerosis: gender differences].

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Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) show gender-specific stress management and cognitive differences. Assessing these factors by gender is crucial for effective MS patient care.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) disproportionately affects women, with biopsychosocial factors potentially influencing clinical outcomes.
Understanding the interplay of stress, coping, and cognition is vital in managing MS.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate stress management in remitting-relapsing multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
To investigate gender-based differences in stress management and cognitive performance among MS patients.

Main Methods:

Neuropsychological testing (Brief Repeatable Battery) and psychosocial assessments were conducted on 42 RRMS patients.
Comparative analyses examined gender differences in clinical, neuropsychological, and psychosocial variables.
Correlation analyses explored relationships between psychosocial and clinical variables, stratified by gender.

Main Results:

Significant gender disparities were observed in MS outbreak rates and attention/executive function.
Gender-specific correlations between clinical and psychosocial variables were stronger than in the overall sample.
Women with MS exhibited a tendency towards self-blame, with no predominant coping strategy identified.

Conclusions:

Cognitive and psychosocial assessments, with attention to gender, are essential for managing RRMS patients.
Tailoring interventions based on gender-specific needs may improve patient outcomes in multiple sclerosis.