How stressful is the Newborn Life Support airway test? An observational study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 108-111
Author(s):  
Nicola Holme ◽  
Catherine Harrison ◽  
Paul Newland ◽  
Ben N J Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Uk

ObjectivesTo determine whether there is a significant stress response to the Newborn Life Support airway test (NLSAT) among healthcare professionals in the UK.DesignQuantitative study measuring both stress and anxiety of candidates on Newborn Life Support (NLS) courses measuring salivary cortisol levels along with validated anxiety questionnaires (State Trait Anxiety Inventory).SettingUK NLS course centres.Participants80 healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors and midwives) on NLS courses.InterventionsStress levels measured (cortisol swabs and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)) at baseline, immediately before and 20 min after starting the NLSAT.ResultsCortisol measurements failed to detect any significant rise in stress levels as a result of the NLSAT. Significant anxiety was induced by the NLSAT based on STAI scores. STAI scores rose significantly in all professionals from baseline to post-NLSAT, with the greatest change detected for midwives (+11.82 (SD 7.64, p<0.001)) compared with nurses (+8.86 (SD 12.1, p<0.001)) and doctors (+7.96 (SD 2.9.69, p<0.001)). Experience had no impact on stress levels.ConclusionsAnxiety levels induced by the NLSAT are significant and should be considered when instructing and developing the NLS course.

High Levels of State or Trait Anxiety and Performance on Selected Verbal WAIS Subtests

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilma J. Knox ◽  
Ricardo Grippaldi
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Digit Span ◽  
The State ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
High Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Group ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Curvilinear Relationships

Upon entering a VA domiciliary Ss were given the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and WAIS subtests, Arithmetic ( A), Similarities ( S) and Digit Span ( DS). Two analyses of variance were carried out among WAIS weighted scores on the three subtests for three groups of different state or trait anxiety levels (high, medium, and low). Analyses showed significant interactions between WAIS scaled scores and anxiety: p < .05 for state anxiety and p < .001 for trait anxiety. The high-anxiety group in each instance showed the classical expectation of a lower A and DS in comparison to S; performance on DS was highest for each medium anxiety group. The study of curvilinear relationships and interaction effects in anxiety was discussed.

Aggression and Anxiety in Rapists and Child Molesters

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 652-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mally Shechory ◽  
Sarah Ben-David
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Child Molesters ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Anxiety Levels

This study expands the empirical and theoretical understanding of the distinction between those who perpetrate sexual assaults against children (child molesters) and those who perpetrate them against adults (rapists). Two questionnaires were completed by 88 incarcerated, male sexual offenders (45 child molesters and 43 rapists): the Spielberger state trait anxiety inventory and the Buss-Durkee hostility inventory. It was found that the rapists' level of aggression was significantly higher than that of the child molesters. No significant differences in anxiety levels were found between the two groups. The results are discussed in terms of their relevance to theory and clinical practice.

scholarly journals Surgery information reduces anxiety in the pre-operative period

2004 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro Yoshinobu Kiyohara ◽  
Lilian Kakumu Kayano ◽  
Lorena Marçalo Oliveira ◽  
Marina Uemori Yamamoto ◽  
Marco Makoto Inagaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
The State ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Lower State ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Patient Anxiety ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Anxiety Levels

PURPOSE: Patients preparing to undergo surgery should not suffer needless anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate anxiety levels on the day before surgery as related to the information known by the patient regarding the diagnosis, surgical procedure, or anesthesia. METHOD: Patients reported their knowledge of diagnosis, surgery, and anesthesia. The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to measure patient anxiety levels. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-nine patients were selected, and 82 females and 38 males were interviewed. Twenty-nine patients were excluded due to illiteracy. The state-anxiety levels were alike for males and females (36.10 ± 11.94 vs. 37.61 ± 8.76) (mean ± SD). Trait-anxiety levels were higher for women (42.55 ± 10.39 vs. 38.08 ± 12.25, P = 0.041). Patient education level did not influence the state-anxiety level but was inversely related to the trait-anxiety level. Knowledge of the diagnosis was clear for 91.7% of patients, of the surgery for 75.0%, and of anesthesia for 37.5%. Unfamiliarity with the surgical procedure raised state-anxiety levels (P = 0.021). A lower state-anxiety level was found among patients who did not know the diagnosis but knew about the surgery (P = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS: Increased knowledge of patients regarding the surgery they are about to undergo may reduce their state-anxiety levels.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTION AND COMPARISON OF THE LEVELS OF ANXIETY AMONG COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 739-746
Author(s):  
Mehmet Durdu Karsli ◽  
Mustafa Baloğlu
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
The State ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
College Administrators ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
State And Trait Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Turkish State

Administrators, in general, are at greater risk of facing anxiety than are other people, due to their duties and responsibilities. In this study, both state and trait anxiety levels of college administrators were assessed and the administrators were compared based on their anxiety levels. For the purpose of assessing state and trait anxiety levels, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) (Spielberger, Gorsuch, & Lushene, 1970) adapted to Turkish by LeCompte and Oner (1975) was used. The sample of the study included 72 college administrators who were working in Turkish state and private universities in different regions of the country. Results showed significant correlation between the state and trait anxiety levels. No significant difference was found based on gender, age, administrative level, or tenure. However, the direction of the differences was similar to those of the previous studies. Results are discussed and suggestions are given.

scholarly journals Reducing perceived stress through an orientation program for nursing students entering their first nursing course

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Lisa Sparacino ◽  
B. Suzy Diggle
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Orientation Program ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Nursing Course ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire

Background: The faculty of an introductory nursing course noted that students expressed, over several years, apprehension regarding expectations such as studying for exams and how to better organize their time. Nursing students are known to experience a greater amount of anxiety than non-nursing students. This anxiety interferes with their ability to be successful in their selected major.Purpose and methods: The purpose of this study was to determine if an orientation program would reduce the perceived anxiety of students who have been admitted to their first nursing course, and of their families and significant others. Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Questionnaire was administered to measure changes in stress levels before and after exposure to an orientation program designed for incoming nursing students and their significant others.Results and conclusions: The results indicated that the anxiety levels of the participants were significantly reduced after the orientation program. The results are important as a decrease in the anxiety levels of nursing students could be directly correlated to their success.

Subjective Anxiety Measurements and Cortisol Responses in Adults Who Stutter

1994 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 760-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon W. Blood ◽  
Ingrid M. Blood ◽  
Stephanie Bennett ◽  
Kathleen C. Simpson ◽  
Elizabeth J. Susman
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
High Stress ◽  
The State ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cortisol Responses ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Cortisol Levels

Anxiety, as measured by self-report inventories and salivary cortisol levels, was examined in 11 males who stutter and 11 males who do not stutter during baseline, low stress, and high stress sessions. During the high stress session salivary cortisol was significantly greater in persons who stutter than in persons who do not stutter. No significant differences were found between the two groups on the State-Anxiety Inventory, Trait-Anxiety Inventory, or the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension. Significant differences in anxiety levels among the baseline, low stress, and high stress sessions for both groups of subjects were found for the State-Anxiety Inventory. No other significant differences or relationships were found between the two groups.

scholarly journals The impact of anxiety on sexual satisfaction in menopausal women

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 2722
Author(s):  
Tulay Kavlak ◽  
Filiz Hisar
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Age Group ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
State And Trait Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderate Positive Correlation

Purpose:This study was carried out in order to determine the anxiety levels of menopausal women on their sexual satisfaction.Method and material:This descriptive study. The study was carried out at a menopause clinic of a state hospital between June and August 2011. Data were collected by questionnaire: the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory.     Results:The mean age of the participants was 49.2±7.6 years old and nearly half of the women 46-50 age group. Half of the women in our sample had a chronic disease, 46.4% of women had sexual intercourse twice a week and 85.1% of them were housewives.  In our research it was found that the women’s sexual satisfaction was low, and their state anxiety levels were moderate level. There was a moderate positive correlation between the women’s sexual satisfaction scores and their anxiety levels. Increased levels of both state and trait anxiety in women reduces their sexual satisfaction. Conclusion:In this study, it was shown that women’s anxiety levels were middle and their sexual satisfactions were decreased during menopause. For this reason menopausal women’s should recommended give information about sexual and psychological consultancy services.

scholarly journals Mindfulness Factors and Anxiety Levels in Groups of Adults with Different Meditation Experience

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Guna Svence ◽  
Laila Majore ◽  
Māris Majors
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Meditation Experience ◽  
Definition Of

The study includes the methodological model of mindfulness, definition of mindfulness in Latvian, model of other psychological notions related to mindfulness, proven links between the mindfulness and its subscales and anxiety scales, differences in mindfulness indicators among respondent groups with different meditation experience. The study involved 198 respondents in age of 22–56 years, M=36.91; SD=8.23, with different meditation experience. The study uses the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire – FFMQ- adapted in Latvian by M. Majors (2012), as well as Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form (Spielberger, et al. 1983), adapted in Latvian by D. Škuškovnika (LU Rīga, 2004). The results show that there are statistically significant links between indicators of mindfulness and its subscales, as well as indicators of the anxiety scale (r between -0.27 and -0.63r, p less then 0.01). Results indicate statistically significant differences in the respondent groups of mindfulness and its subscales with different meditation practice. Results were between (F(2.198) is 6.51, p less then 0.05) and (F(2.198) is 19.83, p less then 0.01).

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Depression, Anxiety Levels and Attitudes of Mothers of Children with Celiac Disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Güzide Doğan ◽  
Şermin Yalın Sapmaz ◽  
Yeliz Çağan Appak ◽  
Masum Öztürk ◽  
Yeşim Yiğit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Parent Attitude ◽  
Attitude Research ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Objective: In celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is required for lifelong. Difficulties experienced by children with celiac disease can also negatively affect caregivers. The aim of this study is to evaluate the anxiety and depression of mothers having a child with celiac disease, and evaluate mothers’ attitude towards their children. Method: Thirty-six children with celiac disease, their mothers, and 36 healthy controls were included in the study. The Parent Attitude Research Instrument, State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Beck Depression Inventory were completed by all mothers. Results: The mothers of children with celiac disease had significantly higher scores in depression and state-trait anxiety than the mothers of the healthy children. Mothers of children with celiac disease had significantly higher scores in the attitude of overparenting, authoritarian attitude and attitude of hostility and rejection than the mothers of healthy children. Conclusion: This study revealed that having a child with celiac disease might have negative effects on mothers and their attitudes towards their children. Because of psychopathologic risks appropriate psychologic support should be provided for mothers.

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