scholarly journals Stressors and level of stress among different nursing positions and the associations with hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension: a national questionnaire survey

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Po-Ya Chang ◽  
Shu-Ti Chiou ◽  
Wen-Yen Lo ◽  
Nicole Huang ◽  
Li-Yin Chien
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Job Stressors ◽  
Stress Levels

Abstract Background Nurses are faced with varying job stressors depending on their positions and duties. Few previous studies have compared job stress and related chronic conditions among different nursing positions. The objectives were to compare job stressors among clinical registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and head nurses and explore the impact of job stressors and stress level on hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. Methods Secondary data extracted from a survey of health-care workers conducted from May to July 2014 across 113 hospitals in Taiwan was used. This analysis included 17,152 clinical registered nurses, 1438 nurse practitioners, and 2406 head nurses. Socio-demographic characteristics, job stressors, stress levels, and hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension variables were extracted. Results Perceived stressors differed among clinical registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and head nurses, but overall stress level did not. Nurse practitioners and head nurses showed significantly higher prevalence of hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension than clinical registered nurses. Higher stress levels, age, body mass index, work hours, and caring for family members were positively associated with hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. After adjustment for these variables, risk of hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension did not differ across the nursing positions. Conclusions Although stressors vary by different nursing positions, overall stress level does not. Hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension are related to stress level, age, body mass index, weekly working hours, and caring for family members. Hence, alleviating job stress and avoiding long working hours are likely to reduce the risk of hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension in nurses.

scholarly journals Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Sleep Quality and Body Mass Index in Emergency Nurses

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 607
Author(s):  
Noelia Miguez-Torres ◽  
Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez ◽  
María Martínez-Olcina ◽  
Laura Miralles-Amorós ◽  
Cristina Reche-García
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Type I ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Emergency Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lack Of Sleep

Nurses have long working hours with high psychological burdens. In addition, in the emergency department, nurses are required to quickly adapt emotionally. The aim of this study was to describe and relate emotional intelligence (EI) skills of emergency nurses, their body mass index (BMI) and sleep quality. For this purpose, a cross-sectional was carried out in which the perceived emotional intelligence test and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index were applied. Sixty-two emergency nurses (48 women and 14 men) participated. The results indicated that the majority of them present adequate levels of EI, with no differences by gender. Younger nurses showed a better ability to feel, express and understand emotional states than the older ones, while the ability to regulate emotional states occurred in the opposite way. Nurses who have been working for several years showed a better ability to regulate emotions than those with less experience. Those who were overweight grade II and obese type I expressed their feelings better, also the regulation of emotional states decreased as weight increased. Finally, it has been observed that the quality of sleep of emergency nurses is significantly altered, and that this lack of sleep may affect their ability to process emotions.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Salivary Cortisol, Self-Assessed Stress Levels, and Body Mass Index in High Achieving High School Adolescents

Elements ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Samir
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
The Body ◽  
Metabolism Regulation ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
High Achieving

Studies of stress and cortisol levels in adults indicate that keeping normal levels of cortisol is beneficial to subjects. The hormone cortisol has many functions including proper glucose metabolism, regulation of blood pressure, immune function, and inflammatory  response. When cortisol levels spike, as with stress, there can be a negative effect on the individual. Due to the hectic pace of modern life, the body’s stress response does not always have time to return to normal, leading to cortisol levels remaining too high. This can lead to suppressed thyroid function, blood sugar imbalances, higher blood pressure, lowered immunity, and increased abdominal fat. Stress plays a prominent role in the lives of millions of people all across the globe. This problem is not one that affects solely the adult population but also a multitude of adolescents and children. Oftentimes, stress can have both a physical and psychological effect on an individual. Many persons report an effect on food consumption when under stressful situations, causing one to either eat more or less than normal. In turn, these eating patterns can potentially influence the Body Mass Index (BMI) of an individual. While increased stress can lead to a higher or lower than normal cortisol level and BMI in adults, the role in adolescents is not entirely clear. This study investigated whether there is a relationship between stress and BMI in high-achieving adolescents, aged 14 to 18. The Perceived Stress Scale survey paired with additional questions that helped determine variables believed to impact stress levels were administered to determine overall stress levels in each subject. To determine cortisol levels, a competitive enzyme immunoassay was used.  This study indicates that there   are no significant correlations between perceived stress levels, salivary cortisol levels, and BMI in this group of individuals. However, a distinct difference in self-assessed stress levels was apparent between males and females. Somewhat unexpectedly, a negative relationship was found between BMI and salivary cortisol levels and perceived stress and salivary cortisol levels.

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Study Design and Practitioner Characteristics

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 110 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 205-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick L. Trowbridge ◽  
Denise Sofka ◽  
Katrina Holt ◽  
Sarah E. Barlow
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Maternal And Child Health ◽  
Pediatric Nurse ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners ◽  
And Child Health

Objective. A study was undertaken to examine the attitudes and practices of health care providers in the assessment and treatment of overweight and obese children and adolescents. This study describes the study design and the practice settings and person characteristics of the practitioners included in this study. Methods. A needs assessment questionnaire was developed by a working group consisting of researchers, clinicians, educators, and representatives of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (Department of Health and Human Services), National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, International Life Sciences Institute, and Harris Interactive, Inc. The questionnaire consisted of 35 questions divided into 3 topic areas and was disseminated to a sample of pediatricians (n = 1088), pediatric nurse practitioners (n = 879), and registered dietitians (n = 1652). Results. Despite a low response rate (33% for pediatric nurse practitioners, 27% for registered dieticians, and 19% for pediatricians), descriptive data were obtained about a variety of practitioner characteristics. Some significant differences were observed across practitioner groups and between genders in regard to years in practice, body mass index, and dietary and physical activity behaviors. Significant relationships were also observed in some practitioner groups between body mass index and compliance with dietary and physical activity guidelines. Conclusions. Our data show there is a wide variance in practitioner characteristics, particularly in regard to gender, years of practice, body mass index, and obesity-related behaviors. It is hoped the analyses presented in this and in the subsequent articles will provide useful information on current attitudes and practices and will contribute to improvements in the treatment of overweight children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Relationship between serum DHEAS and oxidative stress levels of body mass index in healthy postmenopausal women

Redox Report ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burhan Goy ◽  
Murat Atmaca ◽  
Mehmet Aslan ◽  
Rıfkı Ucler ◽  
Murat Alay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Effects of synbiotic on anthropometry, lipid profile and oxidative stress in obese children

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 775-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Ipar ◽  
S. Durmus Aydogdu ◽  
G. Kilic Yildirim ◽  
M. Inal ◽  
I. Gies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Standard Method ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Total Oxidative Stress ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Recent studies have suggested some beneficial effects of probiotics and/or prebiotics on obesity in adults; such experience is limited in children and adolescents. This study was an open-label, randomised, controlled study including children with primary obesity. The first group was treated with a standard method with a reduced calorie intake and increased physical activity. The second group received add-on daily synbiotic supplementation during one month. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential effects of a synbiotic on anthropometric measurements, lipid profile and oxidative stress parameters. One month of supplementation of the synbiotic resulted in a significant reduction of weight (P<0.001) and body mass index (P<0.01). Changes (% reduction comparing to baseline) in anthropometric measurements, were significantly higher in the children receiving the additional synbiotic supplement (P<0.05). The percentage of children with weight loss was higher in the synbiotic group, but not statistically significant (71.4 vs 64.2%, P>0.05). At the 30th day of synbiotic intervention, serum total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol and total oxidative stress levels significantly declined (P<0.05). Changes in serum lipid levels were significantly higher in the synbiotic group (P<0.05). Changes in serum total oxidative stress levels before and after the intervention period, were significant in synbiotic group (P<0.01). In our study, changes in weight, body mass index, and triceps skinfold thickness were higher in the group receiving the one month synbiotic supplement thin in the standard method group. The supplement tested also had a beneficial effect on lipid profile and total oxidative stress. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing the effects of synbiotics on oxidative stress in obese patients with an additional effect on weight loss regarding to previous studies.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT STRES DENGAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH MAHASISWA PSPD FK UNTAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Melvi Purwanti ◽  
Eka Ardiani Putri ◽  
M. In’am Ilmiawan ◽  
Wilson Wilson ◽  
Rozalina Rozalina
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
The Body ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Test

Abstract: Correlation Between Stress Level And Body Mass Index On Medical Student Of Tanjungpura University. Stress is an unspecific body response disturbed body needs. The body mass index is an indicator for the categories of underweight, normal, overweight, and obesity. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between stress level and body mass index on the student at the medical faculty of Tanjungpura University. This study was an analitic the observasional with cross sectional design. A total of 79 students were studied. The study was conducted in medical faculty of Tanjungpura University. Data was analyzed by Spearman test . Result of this study showed that 28,6% students had mild stress level and 45,2% had normal body mass index. Spearman test showed significant correlation between stress level and body mass index (p= 0,000; r= -0,734). There was significant correlation between stress level with body mass index among medical students.Abstrak: Hubungan Tingkat Stres Dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh Mahasiswa PSPD FK Untan. Stres adalah respon tubuh tidak spesifik terhadap kebutuhan tubuh yang terganggu. Indeks massa tubuh adalah indikator untuk kategori underweight, normal, overweight, dan obesitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat stres dengan indeks massa tubuh mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tanjungpura angkatan 2013. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan Cross sectional. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 79 orang mahasiswa. Penelitian dilakukan di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak. Hasil penelitian diuji dengan uji statistik Rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada 24 orang (28,6%) mengalami stres ringan dan 38 orang (45,2%) dengan berat badan normal. Berdasarkan analisis statistik diperoleh nilai signifikansi (p) yang didapatkan adalah 0,000 dan nilai korelasi (r) adalah 0,734. Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat stres dengan indeks massa tubuh mahasiswa PSPD.

scholarly journals Job Stress in Mananger Nurses, Satisfaction with Working as Managers and Intention to Leave

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Özkan ◽  
Filiz Kantek
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
City Center ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Package Program ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Scale ◽  
Number Percentage

Aim: This study was carried out to examine the job stress, job satisfaction and intention to leave the institution of the manager nurses. Method: This descriptive study was carried out with the participation of 100 manager nurses working in six different hospitals in a city center between June and July 2019. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Perceived Job Stress Level Scale. “SPSS 20.0” statistical package program was used in the analysis of the data. Number, Percentage, Man Whitney-U, Kruskal Wallis, Cronbach Alpha Coefficient analysis methods were used in the evaluation of the data. Results: The mean job stress level score of the manager nurses participating in the study was found to be 2.40±0.51. It was determined that 48% of the manager nurses were satisfied with working as executive nurses and 72% of them did not consider leaving the institution. It was determined that the job stress levels of the manager nurses differed according to their satisfaction with working as a manager nurse and their intention to leave the institution (p<.005). Conclusion: It was found that the job stress levels of manager nurses were the most favorable stress level in terms of “D” group health and productivity, and those who had the intention of leaving the institution and who were not satisfied with working as manager nurses had higher job stress.

scholarly journals The Correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Stress Level with Menstrual Cycle of Young Women at Senior Vocational High School Widya Utama Indramayu

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Ani Nurhaeni ◽  
Putri Gayuh Uthami ◽  
Tutin Marlia
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
The Body ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
A Value ◽  
Normal Category

Background:Reproductive health is an important part of the health program. Several diseases that related to the reproductive system are important things to be solved such as irregular menstrual cycles. Some factors that affect the menstrual cycle are the influence of weight, physical activity, and the process of ovulation and adequate luteal function. Now, special attentions arealso emphasized on the diet behavior and stress.  The purpose of this study was to know the correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) and stress level with menstrual cycle of young women in SMK WidyaUtama Indramayu. Methods: The design of this study used an analytic survey using a cross sectional design. The instrument used is the questionnaire of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) that has been standardized and modified. questionnaire for measuring the menstrual cycle is a question about the menstrual cycle. Body mass index (BMI) is measured by calculating body weight / TB2 in kg / m2. Result: The results showed that the Body Mass Index in Normal category (68.3%), stress level in the normal category (68.3% and menstrual cycle in the normal category (56.7%). There was a significant relationship between body mass index and cycle menstruation with a value of p = 0.000 There is a significant relationship between stress levels with the menstrual cycle with a value of p = 0.031. Conclusion: that need to be recommended are the need to control the weight so that the nutritional status will be in the ideal level, able to adapt the stress and regularly record the menstrual period in order to control the menstrual cycle.

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