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Introduction: Many obese people face compulsive eating and mental dysfunction. The aim of the study was to find the relationship between characteristic features, personality disorders and the problem of compulsive eating in an obese person (BMI ≥ 30). Material and methods: 290 people, 241 women (83.1%) and 49 men (16.9%) participated in the study. The participants were assigned to a Research group (BMI ≥ 30) or Control group (BMI 18.5–24.99). People with other eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia and diagnosed pregnancy were excluded from the study. Data were collected by means of an online survey and in a paper-version. The research tools which were used are an original questionnaire based on diagnostic criteria DSM-5, ACL Adjective List, SCID II Personality Questionnaire, STAI Self Assessment Questionnaire. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation between some types of personality disorders, intensity of certain personality traits and anxiety as a state of mind and traits and compulsive eating syndrome in obese people. The relationships between age, education and compulsive eating were demontsrated in the research group. Conclusions: The treatment of obesity requires a holistic and multifaceted approach to the patient. The cognition of the mental dysfunctions which accompanies it seems to be crucial in choosing the right therapy.

Introduction: Preventive vaccinations are a basic and necessary preventive measure against contagious diseases. In recent years, the topic of the obligation to perform some vaccinations has become even more controversial, which in turn intensifies the anti-vaccination movement. Purpose of the thesis was to evaluate the anxiety level of the surveyed pregnant women and to determine the influence of the occurrence of the antenatal anxiety on the attitude towards the obligation of preventive vaccinations. Material and methods: The study was conducted by means of a diagnostic survey using a self-made internet survey and the STAI survey questionnaire. 199 pregnant women took part in the study. Results: The analysis of the collected material shows that 49% of respondents would vaccinate their children with mandatory vaccinations. Only 33% of the respondents confirmed that they were informed about the obligation of preventive vaccinations. Medical staff turned out to be in the first place as the main source of knowledge about vaccinations. When analyzing the relationship between anxiety scales and opinions on vaccines and vaccinations, there was a significant (p < 0.05), although low negative correlation (–0.1499) between the raw score of the level of anxiety as a condition and the answer to the question of whether a woman would vaccinate her child. A significant (p < 0.05) but low positive correlation (0.14950) was found between the raw score of the level of anxiety as a trait and the answer to the same question. Conclusions: The own study showed that the anxiety level of pregnant women who answered the survey may influence their decision about vaccinating their children in the future. The greater the anxiety as a trait, the more determined a woman is to have her child vaccinated and more convinced she is of the rightness of the vaccinations, she is more afraid of her child falling ill, but the higher the belief in the importance of vaccinating children in protecting the whole of society.

Introduction: Human sexuality is an essential element of every individual’s life, and sexual health is one of human rights. Sexual disorders affect different population groups, but people with depression are particularly at risk, which is becoming an increasingly serious social and medical problem. Both the disease and associated side effects of pharmacological treatment can cause sexual problems and sexual dysfunctions can contribute to the development of depression. Self-esteem, which is understated in people with depression, contributes to the development and maintenance of sexual dysfunctions. Material and methods: There were 72 respondents included in the research. The research group consisted of 32 respondents with depressive episode, the control group comprised 40 without psychiatric disorders. Research questionnaires have been used: The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), polish version of the Mell-Krat Scale, the Questionnaire of Sexuality (KWS), The Questionnaire of Sexual Disorders (KZM), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), polish version of the Adjective Check List (ACL), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES). Results and conclusion: The results showed a significantly lower level of self-esteem in people diagnosed with depressive episode and inferior sexual functioning, significantly in terms of sexual satisfaction. The relationship between the level of self-esteem and sexual satisfaction was demonstrated.

Introduction: Sexual functioning is an important aspect of maintaining the biopsychosocial balance of a human being. Sexual dysfunctions (SD) are common in societies around the world. Studies on alcoholics have shown that chronic and persistent alcohol consumption induces SD leading to impairment of interpersonal contacts, which may affect mental health. By improving the knowledge of this topic one can work on planning multidimensional treatment programmes. The aim of the study will be to measure the sexual functioning of people addicted to alcohol. Material and methods: The research group consisted of 60 people addicted to alcohol aged 18–65, mainly hospitalized in Pruszkow. The control group is 60 healthy people. The participants filled out a set of questionnaires consisting of: sociodemographic questionnaire, sexological tests: FSFI for women, IIEF for men, KZS, Mell-Krat, KWS for both sexes, and a set of tests for alcohol dependence. Results: The analysis showed a significant effect on the results: on the scale pain during sex for the relationship factor. Persons in a relationship showed lower scores on a scale than those who are not in a relationship; for IIEF variable of question No. 4. Healthy people had higher results in this question; in the group of both sexes for the variables satisfaction with appearance and sexualization measured before the onset of symptoms of the disease in people with alcoholism and in healthy people. People with alcoholism showed significantly higher results than healthy people on the scale of satisfaction with appearance. Conclusions: After the research it can be concluded that the most important factor conditioning the sexual functioning of alcohol addicts is a better perception of sexuality before the onset of the disease.