scholarly journals How to Relax in Stressful Situations: A Smart Stress Reduction System

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yekta Said Can ◽  
Heather Iles-Smith ◽  
Niaz Chalabianloo ◽  
Deniz Ekiz ◽  
Javier Fernández-Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Detection System ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Relaxation Methods ◽  
Stress Levels

Stress is an inescapable element of the modern age. Instances of untreated stress may lead to a reduction in the individual’s health, well-being and socio-economic situation. Stress management application development for wearable smart devices is a growing market. The use of wearable smart devices and biofeedback for individualized real-life stress reduction interventions has received less attention. By using our unobtrusive automatic stress detection system for use with consumer-grade smart bands, we first detected stress levels. When a high stress level is detected, our system suggests the most appropriate relaxation method by analyzing the physical activity-based contextual information. In more restricted contexts, physical activity is lower and mobile relaxation methods might be more appropriate, whereas in free contexts traditional methods might be useful. We further compared traditional and mobile relaxation methods by using our stress level detection system during an eight day EU project training event involving 15 early stage researchers (mean age 28; gender 9 Male, 6 Female). Participants’ daily stress levels were monitored and a range of traditional and mobile stress management techniques was applied. On day eight, participants were exposed to a ‘stressful’ event by being required to give an oral presentation. Insights about the success of both traditional and mobile relaxation methods by using the physiological signals and collected self-reports were provided.

scholarly journals Gender differences in perceived stress level among undergraduate students in Armenia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Harutyunyan ◽  
L Musheghyan ◽  
V Hayrumyan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Actual Stress

Abstract Background Stress is an important issue in academic institutions and can have a negative impact on overall academic performance. This study was conducted as a research assignment during the Basics of Healthy Lifestyle course and aimed to investigate the stress level among undergraduate students at the American University of Armenia (AUA). Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate students recruited by non-random convenience sampling. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to conduct face to face interviews. The questionnaire contained 40 close-ended questions on students' perceived stress level, the Student Stress Scale (SSS) (sum of scores of 31 questions) to measure actual stress, and socio-demographic characteristics. Data entry, descriptive and comparative statistics were performed using SPSS software. Secondary data analysis was conducted to explore gender differences in stress level. Results Overall, 111 AUA students participated and slightly over half of participants (59.5%) were female. The SSS revealed that 46.0% of students experience medium stress levels (self-perceived mean stress score =-5.8). Only 21.6% perceived themselves as having high stress levels; however, SSS showed that about one third had high stress. Female participants' perception of being highly stressed and having high stress level based on SSS were similar (28.8% and 27.3%, respectively). In contrast, less males perceived being highly stressed (13.3%), though, SSS showed that 40.0% of males experienced high stress levels. Conclusions The majority of AUA undergraduate students experienced medium or low stress levels. Male students experience higher stress levels, but their perceived stress level was much lower than in among females. Research is needed to explore the gender differences in stress levels and coping mechanisms among students. These findings may be useful for university administration for developing stress-reduction and stress-management strategies. Key messages There are disparities in perceived stress and actual stress levels between male and female students that warrant further exploration. Gender differences in stress level of the students should be considered for stress-reduction and stress-management strategies.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Stress Management and Physical Activity to Working Stress Reduction on Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Ismail Efendy ◽  
Miskah Afriany ◽  
Syarifuddin Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Stress Management Training ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Working Stress ◽  
Quasi Experimental

From the first forty cases of working stress on workers, work stress incidence on nurses is located at the top of the list. The suitable handling and management for nurses are crucially required. Working stress management is a program to help someone overcome stress. The purpose of this research is to find out the effectiveness of stress management and physical activity towards working stress on nurses in TK II Putri Hijau Hospital. This research is using a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design. The population in this research consists of 152 people and all of them are being examined using stress questionnaires to earn the stress level. Nurses who have medium stress level are chosen to be the samples of this research, which consist of 42 nurses that are being divided into 2 groups with 21 people in each group. Therefore, 21 people obtain stress management training treatment, and the other 21 people receive physical activity treatment. In this research, the Stress Scale (PSS-10) which is a self-report questionnaire is being used. Moreover, the data is processed using parametric analysis, which is Wilcoxon. Based on the research, it is found that stress management training and physical activity has a significant effect on the reduction of nurses working stress in TK II Putri Hijau Hospital Medan.

Stress As an Element of Workers’ Instability and a Source of Inefficiency of Organization

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
А. Мухина ◽  
A. Muhina ◽  
А. Павлова ◽  
A. Pavlova ◽  
К. Самкина ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Comparative Data ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Main Stress ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Stress Levels

This article is devoted to the problem of the linkage between the workers’ stress level and their level of satisfaction in the organization. The eff ects of negative influence of high stress levels on the level of satisfaction of employees and on the eff ectiveness of working have been revealed. The main stress factors at the workplace and managerial-organizational, medical, socio-psychological consequences have been considered. The results of the study of stress level and the level of satisfaction have been summarized, the causes of stress in the workplace have been identifi ed. The article off ers solutions to identifi ed problems, shows the importance of stress-management and presents comparative data of their eff ectiveness.

scholarly journals The Stressed Executive: Sources and Predictors of Stress Among Participants in an Executive Health Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 216495611880615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravindra Ganesh ◽  
Saswati Mahapatra ◽  
Debbie L Fuehrer ◽  
Levi J Folkert ◽  
Whitney A Jack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Medical Disorders ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Stress Level

Background Stress is highly prevalent in the U.S. society, especially in executives, and is a well-documented risk factor for a wide range of medical disorders. Knowledge of common sources of stress and predictive factors may help identify executives at risk of high stress and allow us to appropriately refer them for stress management treatment. Objective The primary aim of this study was to identify common sources of stress, predictors of high stress, and other correlates among executives. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey of executives who requested a stress management consult at our institution. We abstracted the data from a 14-item intake survey as well as from the patient interview. Results Of the 839 executives, 827 executives (98.6%) who were referred for individual stress management consults completed the stress-related questions of the survey; 51.3% of these executives reported having a high stress level. Study participants mostly struggled with the well-being measures of sleep, anxiety, energy level, and diet. The majority reported that their main stressor was work related (n = 540, 64.4%) followed by family related (n = 371, 44.2%), health related (n = 170, 20.3%), and work–life balance (n = 62, 7.4%). In unadjusted analysis, high stress was associated with younger age ( P = .006), lower quality-of-life scores ( P < .001), and less physical activity ( P < .001). In multivariable analyses, the strongest predictors for high stress level were younger age (odds ratios [OR] = 0.84, P = .045) and worse quality-of-life indicators such as anxiety (OR = 2.72, P < .001), diet (OR = 0.78, P = .02), and sleep (OR = 0.74, P < .003). Conclusion These findings suggest that executives with a high level of stress might be best helped through a multimodality stress management program. Our findings merit replication in larger studies and more definitive confirmation with prospective clinical trials.

scholarly journals Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Executives: Results from a Field Experiment

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zubin R. Mulla ◽  
Kalaiselvan Govindaraj ◽  
Srinivasa Rao Polisetti ◽  
Elis George ◽  
Nagraj Rao S. More
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stress Indicators ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness-based meditation has been reported to produce positive effects on psychological and physiological well-being, and to reduce stress levels. The present study examined the effects of a 16-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on stress levels and self-compassion of 22 executives of a large public sector oil company located in the south of India. The study was a pre- and post-test experimental design in which participants were tested for physiological and psychological parameters, both before and after the intervention. Physiological assessment was carried out through the testing of blood cortisol and measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Participants also reported on variables such as self-compassion, and various stress indicators such as physical indicators, sleep indicators, behavioral indicators, emotional indicators, and personal habits. Results from the present study suggest that a 16-week MBSR intervention not only had a positive impact on various stress indicators (physical, sleep, behavioral, emotional, and personal habits) and self-compassion but also reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure and blood cortisol levels. The findings suggest that MBSR can be a useful stress management intervention for addressing the issues of high stress for senior executives in Indian organizations.

Relationship of Fiber Intake, Stress Level, Physical Activity with Blood Pressure of Pre Elderly and Elderly in Lubang Buaya and Kampung Tengah

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eti Cahya Fitrianti ◽  
Sintha Fransiske Simanungkalit
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fiber Intake ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Chi Square Test

High blood pressure is defined as systolic blood pressure that is equal to or above 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure equal to or above 90 mm Hg (JNC VIII, 2013). In 2018, the prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia is based on the characteristics of the age 45-75 years and above with an average of 58.33% (Riskesdas, 2018). The aimed of this study was to determine of fiber intake, stress levels, and physical activity with blood pressure in pre elderly and elderly at RW 03 Lubang Buaya and RW 09 Kampung Tengah, East Jakarta. This research method is observational with cross sectional approach followed by 80 respondents with simple random sampling technique Data collection was taken, namely blood pressure measurement using a Sphygmomanometer, fiber intake using the Food Recall form 2 x 24 hours (Weekend and Weekday), stress levels with the DASS-14 questionnaire, and physical activity with the Baecke questionnaire. Data processing was analyzed by univariate and bivariate using Chi-Square test. The results of bivariate analysis with chi-square test showed a significant relationship between fiber intake (p value = 0.007), stress level (p value = 0,000), and physical activity (p value = 0.022) with blood pressure. There is a relationship between fiber intake, stress level, and physical activity with blood pressure in the elderly and elderly in Lubang Buaya and Kampung Tengah.

Prevalence of problematic social media use among residents and teaching assistants in Ain Shams University Hospitals and faculty of medicine and its relationship to emotional distress

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Allam ◽  
G ELNahas ◽  
M El-Habiby ◽  
H Elkholy
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use

Abstract Background Social media use becomes pervasive and universal among young adults including medical personnel. Furthermore, it become established that more frequent use of the social media is associated with negative psychological well-being, anxiety which represents the second leading cause of disability among all psychiatric disorders and depression which represents the single largest contributor to global disability according to the World Health Organization. The Aim of this study To analyze the relationship between the use of social media, stress level, anxiety and depression among residents in Ain Shams University Hospitals (ASUH) and academic demonstrators in faculty of medicine. Patients and Methods This is an observational cross-sectional study, Conducted in Ain Shams University hospitals (ASUH), we included 200 of staff and medical school academics in faculty of medicine, starting from February 2018 till August 2019. Results 33 participants showed average social media use representing 16.5% while 167 participants showed problematic social media use representing 83.5%. 11 participants showed low stress levels representing 5.5%, 127 participants showed moderate stress levels representing 63.5% while 62 participants showed high stress levels representing 31%. Conclusion Social media use by clinicians is widespread, especially by younger clinicians for personal and reference purposes. Use of multiple SM platforms is independently associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety, even when controlling for overall time spent in their use.

scholarly journals Attitudes of university students towards classroom physical activity breaks in the Netherlands

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C De Bot ◽  
M Brands ◽  
E Kremers ◽  
E van Ewijk ◽  
J Dierx
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Active Breaks ◽  
Climbing Stairs

Abstract Background Regular physical activity has multiple benefits for physical, mental, and psychosocial, however many students do not meet the national physical activity guidelines. Classroom physical activity can help students be more physically active. This study investigated the attitude of university students towards classroom physical activity breaks in a university of applied science setting Methods Within this research a mixed methods design have been applied. A online survey was completed by 2016 students an semi-structured interviews were conducted among 19 students. Results A total of 2016 students successfully completed the questionnaire with a mean of 18-21 year (67%) and 52 % female. No classroom physical activity breaks were used during the lessons. In addition, almost half of the students are not able to concentrate well during the classes. Students (39%) noticed that physical activity during classes had a positive influence on their concentration. The majority of the students are open to activating forms of teaching at universities of applied sciences (69%). Students have a clear preference for active breaks, curriculum-focused active breaks. Physical activities such as climbing stairs, sports exercises are not students preferred activities. Conclusions Implementing classroom physical activity breaks can improve student physical activity and concentration during school and behavior in the classroom. Activities such as climbing stairs, intense aerobic exercise were perceived as inconvenient. Active breaks, curriculum-focused active breaks were acknowledged by students. Key messages Keep physical activity breaks short and manageable. Physical activity breaks can help in stress reduction and improving psychological well-being.

scholarly journals The Differences in Stress Levels of Male and Female Nurses at Hospitals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sendhi Tristanti Puspitasari ◽  
Samsul Arifin ◽  
Anggaunitakiranantika . ◽  
Farah Farida Tantiani ◽  
Ludi Wishnu Wardhana
Keyword(s):  
Work Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Female Nurses

A study conducted by Northwestern National Life stated that around 40% of workers experienced work-related stress. One of the professions who has a high risk of stress is nursing. This research aims to analyze the differences in stress levels of male and female nurses, employing a quantitative method and a cross sectional approach. There were 73 respondents, all of whom were nurses at X Hospital. Random sampling was used in this research. Chi Square test was carried out to determine the relationship between gender and work stress levels. The results showed that the majority of nurses were women (78.1% or 57 people) and male nurses accounted for the remaining 21.9% (16 people). A higher number of female nurses experience high stress (15.8%) compared to male nurses (12.5%). The result of the analysis of the gender effect on stress levels in X Hospital nurses generated p-value of 0.745 indicating that p value > 0.05. This result shows that there is no significant effect of gender on the stress level of nurses in Hospital X. Accordingly, from the hypothesis tested, it is proven that there is no significant relationship between the gender of nurses and work stress experienced. Keywords: Stress Level, Nurse, Hospital

scholarly journals Association of Perceived Stress Levels Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic with Bio-Social Parameters and Prakriti Body Types among the adult’s population of Manipur, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Miranda Yendrembam ◽  
Arundhati Devi Maibam ◽  
Sanjenbam Yaiphaba Meitei ◽  
Henry Konjengbam
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ancient Medicine ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderate Stress ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background - Perceived stress experiences differ amongst individuals due to psychological, physical and socio-economic factors and with the outbreak of COVID-19, the impact on mental health has been unavoidable. Another dimension of understanding stress is also put forth by Ayurveda, an ancient medicine system of India. Aim – Aims to find the association of bio-social parameters including prakriti body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID -19 pandemic. Material and Methods – Data were collected from 390 individuals aged ranging from 18 – 45 years through an online survey. Prakriti were determined by prakriti assessment questionnaire. Stress level was assessed by using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10) and relevant statistical analysis were carried out. Results - Significant association (p < 0.05) is found in body mass index (BMI), prakriti body types, sex, and effects of COVID–19 on mental and physical well – being with perceived stress levels. Vata prakriti (19.71%), underweight individuals (12.65%), and females (11.44%) are significantly more prone to develop high stress. Salaried individuals are significantly less likely to be affected by moderate stress. VIF is less than 5 and Tolerance is greater than 0.2. And, Nagelkerke value is found to be 29.3%.  Conclusion – The study concludes that there is a significant association of biosocial parameters including prakriti body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID–19 pandemic. 

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