scholarly journals Influence of COVID-19 pandemic on stress levels of urologic patients

Open Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1198-1205
Author(s):  
Michele Del Zingaro ◽  
Giovanni Cochetti ◽  
Giuseppe Maiolino ◽  
Davide Stivalini ◽  
Giulia Manfredini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Oncological Disease ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bladder Instillation ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
High Stress Level

Abstract Introduction Several studies have shown the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on perceived stress of different populations, but none of them analyzed urological patients who underwent elective surgery. Methods We enrolled prospectively patients who underwent elective surgery between March and October 2020. A survey on COVID-19 and the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale (PPS-4) questionnaire were administered at hospital admission. Demographic and medical history data were also collected. Uni- and multivariate analyses were performed to identify independent predictors of higher PSS-4 values (≥7). Results A total of 200 patients were enrolled. Mean PSS-4 value resulted 6.04. Patients with PSS-4 value ≥7 resulted 43.5% (87/200). In multivariate analysis, PSS-4 value ≥7 was independently associated (p < 0.05) with female gender (OR 6.42), oncological disease (OR 2.87), high (>5 in a range between 0 and 10) fear of intrahospital transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection (OR 4.75), history of bladder instillation (OR 0.26), and current smokers (OR 0.27) Conclusion High PSS-4 values at hospital admission in urologic surgical patients are positively correlated with female gender, fear of intrahospital transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and oncological disease. PSS-4 questionnaire could be useful to select patients for whom a preadmission counselling is necessary to improve the management of their high stress level.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress in a Gender Perspective: A Survey in a Population of Unemployed Subjects of Southern Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Costa ◽  
Giusi Briguglio ◽  
Stefania Mondello ◽  
Michele Teodoro ◽  
Manuela Pollicino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress And Health

Stressful life events, are differently handled by women and men. This study evaluates gender differences in perceived stress and health status among a sample of subjects going through a transition period from unemployment to work. This cross-sectional study enrolled 395 participants, 245 men (62%) and 150 (38%) women, between 19 and 67 years, that were going to be hired for a 6-month contract. Before being employed, all participants underwent a mandatory protocol consisting in a general medical check. Stress assessment was performed by using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Most of the participants (68%) showed normal to low perceived stress level. But dividing the sample by gender, out of the remaining 32% with medium to high stress level, 11% male subjects and 22.7% females reported high perceived stress values. We found mean PSS values that are overlapping with those in the general population of developed countries. This study does not suggest an association between perceived stress and health or social parameters. However, our results highlight that the female gender is associated with higher stress level, pointing out the relevance of specific and designed interventions in the context of health promotion programs, especially in order to mitigate stress in more susceptible subjects.

scholarly journals РОЗПОВСЮДЖЕНІСТЬ ТА ПРИЧИНИ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ АРТЕРІАЛЬНОГО ТИСКУ СЕРЕД СТУДЕНТІВ 3 КУРСУ ОДЕСЬКОГО НАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО МЕДИЧНОГО УНІВЕРСИТЕТУ

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1(31)) ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Швабовська Т. М. ◽  
Коломієць С. М. ◽  
Чернишова К. С.
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Pressure Measurements ◽  
Stress Tests ◽  
Significant Percentage ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Stress Level ◽  
Emotional Strain ◽  
Increased Pressure

The work is aimed at detecting episodes of increased blood pressure among third-year students of ONMed. Questionnaires, blood pressure measurements, and 525 students' stress tests were conducted. A significant percentage (32.87%) of those who had episodes of increased pressure during the year was detected. Among them a certain number of small diseases of the thyroid gland, kidneys and obesity of the 1st and 2nd st, but most do not indicate any diseases. About half have a burdened family history of arterial hypertension. Students who had episodes of arterial hypertension elevation had a moderate to high stress level indicating psycho-emotional strain.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress Among University Students in South-East Serbia During the COVID-19 Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Kostic ◽  
Olivera Zikić ◽  
Vladimir Đorđevic ◽  
Zilijeta Krivokapic
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Demographical Data ◽  
High Stress Level

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into focus the mental health the student population. The study aimed to analyze the psychological response to the COVID-19 outbreak in terms of perceived stress and its related factors among university students in the southeastern Serbia. The study was conducted during the increasing rate of the coronavirus disease in Serbia. Method A total of 434 students from the public university in South-East Serbia enrolled in the study and completed the measures of socio-demographical data, the Perceived stress scale (PSS-10), the Coping Strategy Indicator (CSI) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). The data were analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods. Results Study findings suggest that the mean perceived stress score was placed to 20.43 (±7.67), suggesting that the students showed high stress level during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our model showed that female gander, higher scores on anxiety/insomnia and depression subscales as well as the coping strategy avoidance predicted higher level of perceived stress, while higher scores on social dysfunction were related to the reduced perceived stress scores. Conclusion Besides limitation of the study, findings provided authentic data of stress reactions of students in South-East Serbia during the COVID-19 outbreak. The findings confirm the need to examine the experience of students in states of emergencies and crisis as well as introduce a plan for support programs aimed at preventing a decline in education efficacy in the long run, together with preventing the occurrence of mental disorders.

Study Design and Results of a Population-Based Study on Perceived Stress Following Hurricane Sandy

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Schwartz ◽  
Bian Liu ◽  
Cristina Sison ◽  
Samantha M. Kerath ◽  
Trista Breil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Hurricane Sandy ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hurricane Exposure

AbstractObjectiveHurricane Sandy was one of the deadliest storms in US history, with at least 162 deaths and numerous injuries. This research aimed to quantify the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the New York metropolitan area.MethodsThe project included 601 volunteers aged at least 18 years who were recruited in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Richmond counties and Staten Island between 2013 and 2014 through close partnerships with coalition community leaders. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographics and behavioral factors and a 35-point check off list on hurricane exposure. Perceived stress was assessed by using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).ResultsParticipants had a mean stress score of 15.6 (SD=7.3; vs general population mean of 13.0), with 30.14% of the sample categorized as “high stress” (mean≥20). In the multivariable regression analysis, age was significantly negatively associated with PSS score. A reported history of mental health issues, Hispanic ethnicity, and overall exposure to Hurricane Sandy were statistically significantly associated with PSS score in a positive direction.ConclusionsPerceived stress was high in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy and was significantly associated with individual hurricane exposure. This study is a first step toward defining what segments of the population are more vulnerable and informing intervention and emergency preparedness efforts. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2015;10:325–332)

scholarly journals Female Caregivers Stress in Caring for Hospitalized Elderly with Chronic Disease at Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital: A Phenomenology Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 643-651
Author(s):  
Roxsana Devi Tumanggor ◽  
Eqlima Elfira ◽  
Ellyta Aizar
Keyword(s):  
Research Result ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly ◽  
The Family ◽  
High Stress Level

The elderly is prone to suffer from physical illness and experience hospitalization due to physiological decline.  Researches showed that the majority of the family caregivers are females, who are responsible for the caregiving delivery.This study aims to explore the female caregiver stress caring for hospitalized elderly with chronic illness at USU Hospital, Medan. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The sampling technique was the purposive sampling method with several criteria; female with mild to high stress level, the prominent caregivers in the family, and had been caring the elderly for more than 1 year.  The female caregivers would be assessed for stress levels with the Zarit Burden Inventory instrument, which is commonly used to assess the stress burden of caregivers caring for the elderly.  The data collection is conducted through in-depth interview.  The data are transcribed and analysis for sub-theme and theme.  The research result found nine participants with an age range of 32-67 years. All participants are the elderly daughter’s and spouses.  The stress score is 15-25 which means that the participants are experiencing mild-moderate to severe stress ranges.  The thematic analysis revealed four main themes namely; (1) Financing elderly, (2) Caregiver fatigue, (3) Experiencing negative relationship, and (4) Indonesian culture associated with female gender. According to the research result, it should be a basis data for further research related to the elderly caregivers.  Therefore, the need for the specific interventions is provided for the elderly and the caregivers who are vulnerable to stressful conditions.

scholarly journals High level of perceived stress among essential workers during the COVID 19 lockdown in a Nigerian state

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-358
Author(s):  
J. Falade ◽  
A.M. Oshatimi ◽  
A.H. Oyebanji ◽  
A.O. Babatola ◽  
J.O. Fadare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Government ◽  
Agents De Santé ◽  
High Stress Level

Background: COVID-19 pandemic caused unexpected socio-economic changes globally. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with perceived stress among essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ekiti State, Nigeria.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study that involved 588 essential workers in Ekiti State, Nigeria during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Perceived Stress Scale was used in the study Chi-square test of statistical significance and multivariate analysis using binary logistic regression were used in the analysis and the level of statistical significance was determined by a p-value of <0.05.Results: The prevalence of high perceived stress levels among all the respondents, health workers, and non-health workers were 64.1% (63.3-70.6), while health workers and non-health workers had a prevalence of 70.1% (65.5 -73.3) and 56.5% (23.5-38.7) respectively. The majority of the respondents related their sources of stress to inadequate transportation (63.3%), hearing of COVID related news (47.4%), and lack of finance (55.1%). Using Logistic Regression respondent respondents who were not satisfied with the support they received from the government during the pandemic had three fold high stress levels than respondents who were satisfied with the support received from the government [AOR= 3.228, (CI= 1.771- 5.886)]. Furthermore, the odd of the high stress level was one fold increased among male respondents than female respondents [AOR = 1.08 CI= (1.410-6.215). Conclusion: Stress management is recommended given the high-stress level among essential workers.   French title: Niveau de stress perçu chez les travailleurs essentiels pendant le casanier du COVID-19 dans l'état d'Ekiti, au Nigéria Contexte général de l'étude : La pandémie de COVID-19 a provoqué des changements socio-économiques inattendus dans le monde. Cette étude a déterminé la prévalence et les facteurs liés au stress perçu à un niveau parmi les travailleurs essentiels pendant la période de confinement du COVID-19 dans l'état d'Ekiti, au Nigéria.Méthode de l'étude : Une étude descriptive transversale qui a impliqué 588 travailleurs essentiels dans l'état d'Ekiti, au Nigéria, dans le cadre du confinement COVID-19. L'échelle de stress perçu a été utilisée dans le test du Chi carré de l'étude et une analyse multi variée a été utilisée. Le niveau statistiquement significatif a été déterminé par une valeur p < 0,05.Résultats de l'étude: Le total des répondants non-agents de santé et agents de santé présentait une prévalence de niveaux élevés de stress perçu de 64,1% (63,3-70,6), 56,5% (23,5-38,7) et 70,1% (65,5 - 73,3). La majorité des répondants ont lié leurs sources de stress à un transport inadéquat (63,3 %), à l'audition de nouvelles liées à COVID (47,4 %) et au manque de financement (55,1 %) En utilisant la régression logistique, les répondants qui étaient insatisfaits du soutien gouvernemental pendant la pandémie avaient des niveaux de stress trois fois plus élevés que les répondants qui étaient insatisfaits du soutien gouvernemental [AOR= 3.228, (IC= 1.771-5.886)]. De plus, l'impair du niveau de stress élevé était un fois plus élevé chez les hommes interrogés que chez les femmes [AOR = 1,08 IC = (1,410-6,215).Conclusion : La gestion du stress est recommandée étant donné le niveau de stress élevé chez les travailleurs essentiels.

scholarly journals The Psychosocial Work Environment and Perceived Stress among Seniors with Physically Demanding Jobs: The SeniorWorkingLife Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7437
Author(s):  
Jonas Vinstrup ◽  
Annette Meng ◽  
Emil Sundstrup ◽  
Lars L. Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Psychosocial Work Environment ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Decision Latitude ◽  
Collegial Support ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: Poor psychosocial work conditions are known to foster negative health consequences. While the existing literature on this topic focus mainly on white-collar workers, the influence of different aspects of the psychosocial work environment in physically demanding jobs remain understudied. Likewise, senior workers represent a population of the workforce at increased risk of adverse health outcomes and premature exit from the labour market. This study investigates the association between psychosocial work factors and perceived stress among the senior work force. Methods: Utilizing cross-sectional findings, this study reports associations between psychosocial factors (organizational justice, cooperation and collegial support, decision latitude, clarity of tasks, and quality of leadership) and the outcome of perceived stress quantified by Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS). Currently employed senior workers with physically demanding jobs were included in the analyses (n = 3386). Associations were modeled using general linear models with weights to make the estimates representative. Results: For all individually adjusted psychosocial variables, the category of “good” was consistently associated with lower stress scores compared to the categories of both “moderate” and “poor” (all p < 0.0001). Likewise, in the mutually adjusted analysis, the category of “good” was statistically different from “poor” for all included variables, while the category of “moderate” remained different from “poor” for “clarity of tasks”, “cooperation and collegial support”, and “decision latitude”. Conclusions: Among senior workers with physically demanding jobs, poor ratings of organizational factors related to the psychosocial work environment are consistently associated with high stress scores. Blue-collar occupations focusing primarily on physical risk factors are recommended to increase awareness on psychosocial aspects that may be relevant to the local work environment.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress and Increased Food Consumption during the ‘Third Wave’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2380
Author(s):  
Eduardo Sánchez-Sánchez ◽  
Jara Díaz-Jimenez ◽  
Ignacio Rosety ◽  
Maria José M. Alférez ◽  
Antonio Jesús Díaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Third Wave ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
The Third ◽  
Moderate Stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of people worldwide. An increase in perceived stress can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as increased food consumption. The aim of this study was to find the level of perceived stress and its relationship with increased food consumption during the “third wave” of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. This was a cross-sectional study that employed anonline self-reported frequency of consumption questionnaire and the Perceived Stress Scale-10. A total of 637 subjects participated and 83.6% of respondents had moderate or high stress—more prevalent in the female and young respondents. Moreover, 36.1% of respondents reported that they had increased the frequency of consumption of some foods, mainly nuts, snacks, and jellybeans, along with coffee, tea, cocoa, and soft drinks. Eating between meals was more pronounced in those with high stress (65.1%) than in those with moderate stress (40.4%) and low stress (20.2%). Furthermore, the respondents with high stress reported greater weight gain. Thus, the results show that the level of perceived stress during the ‘third wave’ of this pandemic increased food consumption.

Incidence of postural headache after lumbar puncture requiring epidural blood patch: Effects of needle caliber; 2-year experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 197140092110006
Author(s):  
Warren Chang ◽  
Ajla Kadribegic ◽  
Kate Denham ◽  
Matthew Kulzer ◽  
Tyson Tragon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Epidural Blood Patch ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Blood Patch ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Difference

Purpose A common complication of lumbar puncture (LP) is postural headaches. Epidural blood patches are recommended if patients fail conservative management. Owing to a perceived increase in the number of post-lumbar puncture headaches (PLPHs) requiring epidural blood patches at a regional hospital in our network, the decision was made to switch from 20 to 22 gauge needles for routine diagnostic LPs. Materials and methods Patients presenting for LP and myelography at one network regional hospital were included in the study. The patients were contacted by nursing staff 3 days post-procedure; those patients who still had postural headaches after conservative management and received epidural blood patches were considered positive cases. In total, 292 patients were included; 134 underwent LP with 20-gauge needles (53 male, 81 female, average age 57.7) and 158 underwent LP with 22-gauge needles (79 male, 79 female, average age 54.6). Results Of 134 patients undergoing LP with 20-gauge needles, 15 (11%) had PLPH requiring epidural blood patch (11 female, 3 male, average age 38). Of 158 patients undergoing LP with 22-gauge needles, only 5 (3%) required epidural blood patches (all female, average age 43). The difference was statistically significant ( p < 0.01). Risk factors for PLPH included female gender, younger age, lower body mass index, history of prior PLPH and history of headaches. Conclusion Switching from 20-gauge to 22-gauge needles significantly decreased the incidence of PLPH requiring epidural blood patch. Narrower gauge or non-cutting needles should be considered in patients with risk factors for PLPH, allowing for CSF requirements.

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