scholarly journals Prevalence of Tension Type Headache among Young Adults and Their Gender Difference on Percieved Stress Scale: A Comparative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyanka Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headaches

Background: Tension-type headaches (TTH), together with migraines, are the most common primary headaches, affecting 80% of the general population. Stress is known to be a contributing factor to chronic tension-type headache (CTH), with research indicating that mental stress is the most commonly reported trigger and aggravating factor of a CTH episode. The study was conducted to find out the prevalence of TTH among youths of 18-25 age reporting frequent headache and to compare the perceived stress level among the diagnosed male and females of TTH. Methods: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) rating and an IHS (International Headache Society) TTH Diagnostic questionnaire were used in this study. A sample of 150 students including 75 males and 75 females in the age group of 18-25 years complaining of frequent headache were taken from different colleges and universities located in Rewari district of Haryana. In the second phase, only the diagnosed cases of tension type headache participated in the study and fill the perceived stress scale questionnaire. After data collection, analysis of data using SPSS software was done which then further help in testing the hypothesis and extracting the result and inferences. Descriptive analysis of quantitative data expressed as mean and standard deviation. Mean and Chi square test were used for comparison of individual on quantitative parameters between groups. P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean age of subjects with TTH was 22.79 ±2.14. Prevalence of TTH among frequent headache sufferers is 68%. Out of 68% TTH cases 66.7% subjects have episodic TTH and 33.3% have chronic TTH. Value of PSS * Gender Pearson chi square is 5.151 at a significance value of .076 and it shows that there would be no significant differences exist between males and females on perceived stress score. Conclusion: TTH is more prevalent among females as compared to males. No significant differences exist between males and females on perceived stress scores.

scholarly journals Clinical and biochemical aspects between "stress" and "non-stress" induced Graves’ disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e06-e06
Author(s):  
Mostafa Najafipour ◽  
Masoumeh Zareizadeh ◽  
Farzad Najafipour
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Thyroid Peroxidase ◽  
Graves Disease ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors

Introduction: The role of stress in the pathogenesis of Graves’ disease has been highlighted in many studies. The hereditary pattern of Graves’ disease is uncertain because various genetic and environmental factors are known. One of the most important environmental factors is stress. Any kind of stress, such as physical and emotional, can flare or create Graves’ disease. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and biochemical aspects of "stress-induced" and "non-stress induced" Graves’ disease. Patients and Methods: This study evaluated 148 patients with Graves’s disease. According to perceived stress scale (PSS) all patients were divided into two groups; stress and non-stress induced Graves’ group. Chi-square test was used to determine statistical difference in qualitative variables. Results: The mean ± standard deviation perceived stress scale score in 53 patients in stress induced Graves’ disease was 40.24±6.53 and in 95 patients in non-stress induced Graves’ disease was 18.47±3.90. In this study the onset of Graves’ disease is more severe in the stress induced Graves’ disease, however the level of antithyroid peroxidase was significantly lower. Duration of methimazole since diagnosis and doses of methimazole in the stress induced Graves’ group was shorter than non- stress induced Graves’ group (P<0.001 and 0.032 respectively) and percent of male was significantly higher in stress induced Graves’ group (P=0.002). Conclusion: According to this study, clinical characteristics of stress induced Graves’ disease differ with non-stress induced Graves’ disease. Generally, severity of disease in stress induced Graves’ group was initially more severe (higher FT4 in this group), but duration of disease was shorter than non-stress induced Graves’ disease, and these patients had smaller size of goiter and lower anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibody (anti-TOP Ab).

scholarly journals Hubungan Stres dengan Stomatitis Aftosa Rekuren pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Universitas Sam Ratulangi

e-GIGI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosef P. Wowor ◽  
Herdy Munayang ◽  
Aurelia Supit
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis ◽  
Aphthous Stomatitis ◽  
Aphthous Ulcer ◽  
P Value ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Stress Scale

Abstract: Recurrent aphtosa stomatitis (RAS) or aphthous ulcer on the oral mucosa can be triggered by several predisposing factors, inter alia stress. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between stress and RAS among students of Dentistry Study Program of Sam Ratulangi University. This was an analytical study with a cross sectional design. Samples were obtained by using total sampling method. There were 64 students as respondents. This study was conducted by examination of the oral cavity of the respondents, and filling the SAR question list as well as the perceived stress scale (PSS) questionnaire. The results showed that 48% of respondents experienced RAS and 51.6% did not. Moreover, 25% of respondents experienced mild stress, 45.3% moderate stress, and 29.7% severe stress. The chi-square test showed a p-value of 0.000. In conlusion, there was a significant relationship between stress and recurrent aphthous stomatitis among students at Dentistry Study Program of Sam Ratulangi University.Keywords: recurrent aphthous stomatitis, stress level Abstrak: Stomatitis aftosa rekuren (sar) atau ulkus aftosa pada mukosa mulut yang bersifat rekuren dapat dipicu oleh beberapa faktor predisposisi salah satunya stres. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan stres dengan stomatitis aftosa rekuren pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode total sampling seluruh mahasiswa di Program Studi. Terdapat total 64 mahasiswa sebagai responden penelitian. Penelitian dilakukan melalui pemeriksaan rongga mulut, serta pengisian daftar pertanyaan SAR dan kuesioner perceived stress scale (PSS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 48% responden mengalami SAR dan 51,6% yang tidak mengalami SAR. Selain itu, 25% responden mengalami tingkat stres ringan, 45,3% sedang, dan 29,7% berat. Hasil analisis uji chi-square menunjukkan nilai p=0,000. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terdapat hubungan bermakna antara stres dengan stomatitis aftosa rekuren pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Universitas Sam Ratulangi.Kata kunci: stomatitis aftosa rekuren, tingkat stress

scholarly journals The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study shows increased prevalence of primary recurrent headaches among adolescents over a four-year period

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brit A. Jacobsena ◽  
Grete Dyb ◽  
Knut Hagen ◽  
Lars J. Stovner ◽  
Turid L. Holmen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Recurrent Headache ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headaches

AbstractObjectiveEarlier epidemiological studies have shown that headaches are frequent among adolescents, especially girls. In particular, recurrent primary headache disorders such as migraine and tension-type headaches are common complaints in this age group. Headaches are increasingly being recognized as a significant health problem in adolescents and can lead to significant disabilities by affecting their lives, their school performance and their social lives. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of primary headaches among adolescents aged 16-20 years in Norway in two periods. Very few replicate studies have re-evaluated the prevalence of primary headaches in this age range and it is uncertain whether the prevalence is increasing.MethodsTwo cross-sectional, population-based studies were conducted in Norway from 1995 to 1997 (Young-HUNT 1) and from 1999 to 2001 (Young-HUNT 2). In Young-HUNT 1, 2594 adolescents in 2nd and 3rd grade in upper secondary school (aged 16-20 years) completed a comprehensive questionnaire including one question regarding headache during the last 12 months. In addition, 1730 of the students were interviewed about their headache complaints. In Young-HUNT 2, 2373 adolescents aged 16-20 years completed the same questionnaire and 1655 were interviewed in the same way as the earlier survey. The interviews were performed by trained nurses, and respondents were asked if they had experienced recurrent headache during the last year. If so, the headache was classified as migraine (MI), tensiontype headache (TTH) or non-classifiable headache (NCH). Headache frequency during the past year was recorded according to the following categories: Less than 1 day per month (less than monthly), 1-3 days per month (monthly), 1-5 days per week (weekly), or more than 5 days per week (daily).ResultsThe participation rate was 88% in Young-HUNT 1 and 81% in Young-HUNT 2. The overall prevalence of having had headaches during the last 12 months did not change significantly (79.4% versus 77.5%; OR: 0.89, 95%CI: 0.79-1.02, p = 0.09), whereas the prevalence of recurrent headaches increased from 30.3% in Young-HUNT 1 to 35.4% in Young-HUNT 2 (OR: 1.26, 95%CI: 1.09-1.46, p = 0.002). The prevalence of tension-type headache changed significantly from 19.0% to 21.9% (OR: 1.20, 95%CI: 1.02-1.42, p = 0.03). Also the prevalence of migraine tended to increase (7.5% versus 8.7%, OR: 1.18, 95%CI: 0.92-1.52, p = 0.18). The overall frequency of recurrent headache changed towards more monthly and less weekly headache.ConclusionsThis is the first large-scale population-based study among adolescents in Norway assessing changes in the prevalence of primary headaches over a four-year period of time. The overall prevalence of recurrent headaches increased significantly from Young-HUNT 1 to Young-HUNT 2. An increase was seen in all types of recurrent headaches and was significant for tension-type headache.ImplicationsEarlier follow-up studies have examined changes in prevalence of recurrent headaches in young age, but the results are diverging. Our findings support the impression that the prevalence of recurrent headache among adolescents is increasing, and underlines the need for prospective designed studies with emphasis on prognosis and etiological factors.

Passive Paradigm Single-Tone Elicited ERPs in Tension-Type Headaches and Migraine

Cephalalgia ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Chen ◽  
X Shen ◽  
X Liu ◽  
B Luo ◽  
Y Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Event Related Potential ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Single Tone ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Active Attention ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headaches

The active 'oddball' event-related potential (ERP) P3 is elongated or reduced in migraine and tension-type headaches, indicating a deficit of active attention in these primary headaches. It is then reasonable to study the passive attention function in these headaches through the technology of passive paradigm singletone elicited ERPs. We invited 32 patients suffering from chronic tension-type headache (CTTH), 17 from frequent episodic tension-type headache (FETH) and 32 from interictal migraine without aura, as well as 28 healthy subjects to undergo passive paradigm single-tone ERPs. There were no statistically significant differences when the mean latencies and amplitudes of N1, P2, N2 or the mean latencies of P3 of the four groups were considered. In contrast, the P3 amplitudes were significantly reduced in the patient groups when compared with healthy controls. However, no further significant difference was found between patient groups when considering P3 amplitude. Our study demonstrated a deficit of passive attention in CTTH, FETH and migraine, but could not separate these headache types in this regard. The reduced P3 in patients might be due to the head pain experienced.

Perceived Stress Scale--People with Aphasia Version

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Hunting Pompon ◽  
Dagmar Amtmann ◽  
Charles Bombardier ◽  
Diane Kendall
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale

scholarly journals Psychometric properties and correlates of Chinese version of Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS-10) in people with common mental disorders with different employment Statuses

2021 ◽  
pp. 156918612110323
Author(s):  
Sam Shih ◽  
Ashley Chan ◽  
Eva Yeung ◽  
Amily Tsang ◽  
Rose Chiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale

Background/objectives Several studies have indicated that stress is associated with common mental disorders, and work stress trebles the risk of developing them. However, a validated assessment tool for measuring and establishing psychological stress correlates in this group of clients remains unavailable. The objectives of the present study were to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (CPSS-10) on people with common mental disorders with different employment statuses and explore its correlates. Methods Two hundred and fifty-two participants with common mental disorders were recruited. The data were analysed through exploratory factor and confirmatory analyses to investigate construct validity. The convergent and discriminant validities were examined based on their correlation with other measures, while the internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s α coefficient. A t-test was used to detect differences between groups. The CPSS-10 correlates were explored using multiple linear regression analysis. Results Principal component analysis with varimax rotation yielded two factors, which accounted for 63.82% of the total variance, while confirmatory factor analysis confirmed its factor structure. The CPSS-10 had a positively moderate to strong correlation with other measures, thereby indicating its acceptable convergent and discriminant validities. The internal consistency ranged from acceptable to good for the two subscales and ten overall items, while the item-total correlation was adequate except for the seventh item. There were no group differences in gender nor employment status. Finally, the CPSS-10 predictors were studied. Conclusion The CPSS-10 is a reliable and valid instrument for people with common mental disorders with different employment statuses.

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