scholarly journals Perceived Public Stress Among Jordanians During the COVID-19 Outbreak

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mariam H. Abdel Jalil ◽  
Mervat M. Alsous ◽  
Eman A. Hammad ◽  
Rimal Mousa ◽  
Mais M. Saleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Jordanian Population ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health Status Score

ABSTRACT Objectives: Outbreaks and containment measures implemented to control them can increase stress in affected populations. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on perceived stress levels in the Jordanian population is unknown. The aim of the study was to determine the perceived stress level and factors associated with it in the Jordanian population during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: Required data, such as those from the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and possible predictors of perceived stress, were collected through a Web-based survey. Statistical analysis was conducted through SPSS. Results: The mean (SD) of perceived stress score was 19.8 (6.7). Regression analysis revealed that stress was increased in females, young adults, usually being stressed more than others by a health problem, increased perceived severity of the disease, increased overall worry score, and student’s worry regarding their studies/graduation. Perceived stress was decreased if participants’ self-rated health status score increased. Conclusions: In the context of increasing public health preparedness, the results of this study can be used in designing interventions to alleviate stress in susceptible segments of the Jordanian community.

scholarly journals Perceived stress in different countries at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 009121742110337
Author(s):  
Sinta Gamonal-Limcaoco ◽  
Enrique Montero-Mateos ◽  
Maria Teresa Lozano-López ◽  
Ana Maciá-Casas ◽  
Juan Matías-Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
The World ◽  
The Mean

Objective The coronavirus has spread around the world, causing an ongoing pandemic. After the lockdown and quarantine protocols, an evaluation of the population's current emotional state was made through a web-based survey available in both English and Spanish. The objective was to observe how respondents perceived stress and worry as a result of COVID-19. Methods The survey gathered data across three sections: socio-demographic data, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) by Cohen, and additional queries on current worries and behaviors due to this pandemic. Results The survey received 1523 respondents from 48 countries. The mean of the PSS-10 score was 17.4 (SD 6.5). Significantly higher scores were observed among women, young adults, students, and those who expressed concern about getting infected and considered themselves high-risk. No significant differences were observed between health professionals and other professions. Conclusions We describe an increase in stress levels due to the COVID-19 and point out groups at high risk. These findings could help to address the mental health care that is needed.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS DURING PRE AND POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN.

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-32
Author(s):  
Neha Farheen Mushtaq ◽  
Shiva Kumar B K. ◽  
Vinay HR. ◽  
Bramaramba D Honnugudi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Coping

Background: Medical students are facing huge challenge due to COVID-19 pandemic which has impacted their learning and has become vital stressor and affecting their psychological well-being. The objective of this study was to assess the perception of the stress among the undergraduate medical students and their coping strategies pre and post lockdown. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 321 undergraduate medical students at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya, Karnataka, India. This study was initiated after getting approval from the Institutional Ethical Committee. After obtaining consent the extent of the students stress was assessed using Perceived Stress Scale and Brief COPE was used to assess their coping strategies. Scores were analysed using paired t test in Microsoft excel/ SPSS software. Results: On paired 't' t test the mean difference in total score was 0.68 and the p value was 0.166 for scores of perceived stress scale, similarly the mean difference in scores of sub groups under coping strategies was 0.90 and 0.49 with 'p' value 0.173 and 0.498 respectively. Conclusion: Overall, there was not much of difference in scores of perceived stress scale and coping strategies before and after lockdown. Except for minor difference across age group and scores of specic coping strategies which was again not statistically signicant.

scholarly journals Resilience Improves the Sleep Quality in Disabled Elders: The Role of Perceived Stress

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumei Cai ◽  
Junlei Wang ◽  
Liwen Hou
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Chinese Elders

The current research aims to prove the impact of resilience on sleep quality and to investigate the mediating function of perceived stress in the paths from resilience to sleep quality among disabled Chinese elders. The participants were 196 elders with visual and physical disability who resided in the nursing houses in Shanghai, including 102 males and 94 females whose mean age was 74.5 years old (standard deviation = 6.81). All the elders were measured with the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Perceived Stress Scale. The results showed that all the demographic variables were significantly related to perceived stress and PSQI scores. High levels of resilience could significantly enhance the quality of sleep in disabled Chinese elders. In addition, the two-step mediation models also confirmed the impact of resilience on sleep quality as mediated through perceived stress in this special aged population. Better knowledge on the mechanisms of sleep quality among older adults could benefit the prevention and treatment of some geriatric diseases.

scholarly journals The Effects of Group Counseling with Gestalt Therapy in Reducing Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Traumatized People

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 343-359
Author(s):  
Nizar ALI ◽  
Yagmur CERKEZ
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Gestalt Therapy ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Group 14 ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
North Iraq ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

The current study aimed to explore the effects of group counseling with Gestalt therapy in reducing psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress among Yezidi Women who have fled the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. It also aimed to investigate the impact of Gestalt group psychotherapy in reducing the flashbacks of the traumatic events in Yezidi women who have been traumatized and experienced traumatic events which will help them to forget about their past experience and start a new life, The participants of the study consisted of (15) women from the age group (14-24) who were selected from Bersiv Camp2 located in Zakho city in North Iraq. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale were used to reveal the levels of depression, anxiety and stress. The data was analyzed using independent sample t-test to examine the mean difference between the pretest and posttest of the level of depression, anxiety, and stress among the participants. The findings of this study indicated that these traumatized women suffered from depression, anxiety and stress. However, after undertaking group counseling with gestalt therapy techniques during two months, their levels of depression, anxiety and stress have been reduced. The differences were put to test and found to be significant. The researcher specified a number of recommendations and suggestions for further studies that will be of help for psychotherapists, psychologists and counselors to design psychological programs and strategies to control psychological disorders among traumatized people; especially women who have experienced traumatic events.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Web-Based Communication between a Nurse and a Family Member on the Perceived Stress of the Family Member of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19: A Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110176
Author(s):  
Esmail Shariati ◽  
Ali Dadgari ◽  
Seyedeh Solmaz Talebi ◽  
Gholam Reza Mahmoodi Shan ◽  
Hossein Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Family Member ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The Family ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study was to identify the effect of web-based communication between a nurse and a family member of a patient with COVID-19 on his/her perceived stress. In this multicenter parallel randomized controlled trial, 67 family members of COVID-19 patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) were investigated. In the intervention group, web-based communication was performed for four consecutive days for 10 to 15 minutes. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) were completed in both groups before and after the intervention. Mean and standard deviation of perceived stress scores in the two groups were not significantly different ( p = 0.26) before the intervention; however, after the intervention, the mean PSS-14 in the intervention group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( p < 0.001). Due to the need to follow the physical and social distancing to protect against Coronavirus disease, the use of web-based communication recommended in future studies.

STRESS TRAP OF COVID-19 - A WEB-BASED STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-36
Author(s):  
Seema Jain ◽  
Komal Anand ◽  
Vertika Agarwal ◽  
Harivansh Chopra ◽  
Tanveer Bano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Stress Trap ◽  
Moderate Stress ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The corona virus infection or COVID-19 outbreak is one of the biggest medical challenges to humankind in recent times. The anxiety and concerns in society regarding the pandemic are globally affecting every individual to variable extents. Aims & Objectives: To assess the perceived stress by the general population during lockdown in COVID 19 pandemic. Methodology: Across-sectional, observational study was carried out Pan-India for a period of one month. An online structured questionnaire was developed by using google forms. An online Perceived Stress Scale questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed using Epi info software version 7.0. Results: Total 907 responses were received by the stipulated time. Study participants when assessed for their level of stress using Perceived stress scale, majority of them were having moderate stress (62.4%), while 11.5% were having high stress.Conclusion: With the spread of COVID19; anxiety, worry and stress has increased among the masses, hence there is need for counsellors and psychiatrists to help people deal with the current scenario.

Spiritual wellbeing and its relationship with perceived stress, anxiety and depression in Iranian cardiac patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Senmar ◽  
Elham Hasannia1 ◽  
Mohaddeseh Aliakbari ◽  
Fateme Safari Alamoti ◽  
Maryam Gholamhoseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cardiac Patients ◽  
Holistic Care ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Spiritual Wellbeing ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
The Mean

Aim This study was conducted to examine spiritual wellbeing and its relationship with perceived stress, anxiety and depression among cardiac patients. Methods The present descriptive study was conducted on 120 patients with cardiac diseases. The Perceived Stress Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Paloutzian and Ellison Spiritual Wellbeing Questionnaire were used for data collection. Results Of 120 patients, 79 were diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, 30 were diagnosed with heart failure, and the rest were diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia (mostly atrial fibrillation). The mean scores for depression, anxiety and stress in the studied patients were 10.1, 9.9, and 19.5, respectively. The mean score of the total spiritual wellbeing was 86.2. Results showed an inverse and significant relationship between spiritual wellbeing with perceived stress (R2=−0.535, P=0.001), anxiety (R2=−0.389, P<0.001), and depression (R2=−0.388, P<0.001). Conclusions Improving cardiac patients’ spiritual wellbeing should be recognised as an essential part of holistic care and an effective strategy in reducing depression, anxiety and stress among cardiac patients.

scholarly journals Stress and Coping in Caregivers of Children with RASopathies: Assessment of the Impact of Caregiver Conferences

2020 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 235-242
Author(s):  
Athena Ganetsos ◽  
Ellyn Farrelly ◽  
Pilar Magoulas ◽  
David A. Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Parental Age ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Demographic Surveys ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Child Age

AbstractThe study aimed to assess baseline stress and coping mechanisms among caregivers of children with RASopathies (i.e., cardiofaciocutaneous and Costello's syndrome) and the impact of attending biennial caregiver conferences. Caregivers completed the Perceived Stress Scale, Coping Health Inventory for Parents, and demographic surveys prior to family conferences, and 1- and 6-month postconferences. Baseline stress was increased and associated with child age, parental age, and number of conferences attended. After 1 month, caregiver stress was lowered among men and caregivers attending ≥2 support conferences.

scholarly journals The impact of a public healt environmental contingency (COVID-19) on Stress and a General Healt of workers from different industrial sector.

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 100-109
Author(s):  
Nora Isela Macías Núñez ◽  
Aurora Moyano González ◽  
Victor Ibarra ◽  
José Armando Peña-Moreno ◽  
Martha Esthela Calderon Parga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
General Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Health Situation ◽  
New Forms Of Work ◽  
The Impact

The problems that arise in society, in relation to health affect workers to some extent, this is the case of the COVID -19 pandemic, which has somehow affected organizations in general, such as: in their profits, in the reduction of personnel, in adapting new forms of work if required, and in activating health protocols to avoid the spread of it in its workers, this health situation that is present worldwide has had a great impact on people from the psychological aspect, it is for this the interest to carry out this research, with the purpose of knowing the perception of the workers of different organizations in this pandemic situation, that is to say, how it has affected them in relation to stress and therefore their general health, the instruments applied were: Perceived Stress Scale (10 items) and the Golberg General Health Questionnaire. The results of this work gave us a Coronbach alpha of α = .85 of reliability which indicates that this study is reliable, likewise 60% of the population report that they have felt stress due to COVID-19, as well as 42% of the population state that they have perceived factors or symptoms that affect their mental health to some degree.

scholarly journals Social Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemic. Perceived Stress and Containment Measures Compliance Among Polish and Italian Residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Grabowski ◽  
Joanna Stepien ◽  
Przemyslaw Waszak ◽  
Tomasz Michalski ◽  
Roberta Meloni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Mobility Patterns ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Convenience Sampling

BackgroundIn this study, we analyze the association of social isolation in the first phase of the pandemic with perceived stress among residents of Poland and Italy with a look at how these populations adjust to and comply with implemented regulations, guidelines, and restrictions.Materials and MethodsInternet survey with Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and questions regarding mobility patterns, attitude, and propensity to adjust toward the implemented measures and current health condition was made among Polish and Italian residents (Cronbach’s alpha 0.86 and 0.79, respectively). The sample size was 7,108 (6,169 completed questionnaires in Poland and 939 in Italy).ResultsThe Polish group had a higher stress level than the Italian group (mean PSS-10 total score 22,14 vs 17,01, respectively; p &lt; 0.01). There was a greater prevalence of chronic diseases among Polish respondents. Italian subjects expressed more concern about their health, as well as about their future employment. Italian subjects did not comply with suggested restrictions as much as Polish subjects and were less eager to restrain from their usual activities (social, physical, and religious), which were more often perceived as “most needed matters” in Italian than in Polish residents.ConclusionHigher activity level was found to be correlated with lower perceived stress, but the causality is unclear. Difference in adherence to restrictions between Polish and Italian residents suggests that introducing similar lockdown policies worldwide may not be as beneficial as expected. However, due to the applied method of convenience sampling and uneven study groups, one should be careful with generalizing these results.

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