Factor structure of the PCQ was established using principal components, exploratory factor, and confirmatory factor analyses. The PCQ is a 45-item self-report measure that assesses six dimensional characteristics of worry, rumination, and obsessive thinking previously found to discriminate these thought styles: Lack of Controllability, Preparing for the Future, Expecting the Worst, Searching for Causes/Meaning, Dwelling on the Past, and Thinking Discordant with Ideal Self. Two studies are presented detailing the development and validation of the Perseverative Cognitions Questionnaire (PCQ). Accurately capturing differences between types of perseverative thought linked to psychopathology and understanding whether such aspects are common across disorders or specific to some may be important to designing effective treatments for them. However, prior findings with respect to such differences may be due to method variance of the measures used and/or inclusion of items confounded by diagnostic symptoms.
Worry, rumination, and obsessive thinking are theorized to differ on temporal orientation, positive perceived function, degree of intrusiveness, and discordance with one's self-concept. So, it is important for mental health professionals to identify the high risk individuals who are at risk of getting OCD or to identify triggering factors in already diagnosed OCD. Despite the nature of their conditions, these people must adhere to routine processes, such as washing hands, wearing masks and gloves, and sanitizing hands. People with pre-existing OCD are prone to relapses, the fear of transmitting COVID-19, distress and suicidal ideas. Recent pandemic declared by WHO has put certain recommendations to tackle this viral illness such as hand hygiene, sanitization, avoiding contact with people and surfaces which overlaps with OCD symptoms. One of the main symptoms of OCD involves fear of contamination and washing compulsions.
Various studies suggest that OCD affect up to 3.1% of the population and is associated with substantial disability and decreased quality of life.
This review assesses the effect of corona pandemic on OCD patients. The unpredictability and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, social distancing, quarantine, isolation and the forthcoming economic breakdown can increase the risk of mental health problems.
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