scholarly journals Insomnia, Perceived Stress, and Family Support among Nursing Staff during the Pandemic Crisis

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 434
Author(s):  
Athanasios Tselebis ◽  
Dimitra Lekka ◽  
Christos Sikaras ◽  
Effrosyni Tsomaka ◽  
Athanasios Tassopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Athens Insomnia Scale ◽  
Scale Scores

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause mental health issues, especially for healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to investigate levels of perceived stress, insomnia, and the sense of family support among nurses in pandemic conditions. We administered in a sample of 150 nurses from different hospital departments during the COVID-19 pandemic the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Family Support Scale (FSS). Individual and demographic data were recorded. In total, 120 women and 30 men completed the study questionnaires. Almost half of the participants (49.7%) reported the presence of insomnia and more than half (50.3%) experienced increased stress levels. Scores on the Athens Insomnia Scale correlated positively with Perceived Stress Scale scores (p < 0.01), and negatively with Family Support Scale scores (p < 0.01). Significantly negative correlations were observed among scores on the Perceived Stress Scale and the Family Support Scale (p < 0.01). The regression models revealed that ‘scores on Perceived Stress Scale’ and ‘years of work experience’ were significant predictors of ‘scores on Athens Insomnia Scale’, each explaining 43.6% and 2.3% of the variance. ‘Scores on Athens Insomnia Scale’ and ‘scores on Family Support Scale’ were significant predictors of ‘scores on Perceived Stress Scale’, explaining 43.7% and 9.2% of the variance. In conclusion, we confirmed that working with COVID-19 patients has a negative impact on the sleep of nurses, possibly mediated by increased levels of stress. Family support, as a protective factor, appears to moderate the deleterious consequences of stress.

scholarly journals Sleep Disorders, Perceived Stress and Family Support Among Nursing Staff During the Pandemic Crisis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanasios Tselebis ◽  
Dimitra Lekka ◽  
Christos Sikaras ◽  
Effrosyni Tsomaka ◽  
Athanasios Tassopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Athens Insomnia Scale ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Sleep Difficulties

Abstract Background: The covid-19 pandemic is likely to cause mental health issues, especially for healthcare professionals. The aim of this study is to investigate levels of perceived stress, sleep disturbances and sense of family support among nurses in pandemic conditions. Methods: Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Family Support Scale (FSS) were administered in a sample of 150 nurses from different hospital departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual and demographic data were recorded. Results: 120 women and 30 men completed the study questionnaires. Almost half of participants (49.7%) reported the presence of sleep difficulties and more than half (50.3%) experienced increased stress levels. Scores on AIS scale correlated positively with PSS scores (P<0.01), and nega­tively with FSS scores (P<0.01). A significantly negative correlation was observed between the PSS scores and the FSS scores (p<0.01). Regression model showed ‘scores on PSS scale’ and ‘years of work experience’ were significant predictors of ‘scores on AIS scale’, each explaining 43.6% and 2.3% of the variance. Scores on AIS scale’ and ‘scores on FSS scale’ were significant predictors of PSS explaining 43.7% and 9,2% of the variance . Conclusion: The study confirmed that working with COVID-19 patients has a negative effect on the sleep of nurses, possibly mediated by increased levels of stress. Family support, as a protective factor, appears to moderate the deleterious consequences of stress.

Psychology of Computer Use: VII. Measuring Technostress: Computer-Related Stress

1989 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 767-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Hudiburg
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Attitudes Toward Computers ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Graded Response ◽  
Related Stress

The Computer Technology Hassles Scale was developed to measure technostress or computer-related stress. The Computer Technology Hassles Scale was based on the idea that certain interactions with computer technology are perceived by people to be stressful or a “hassle.” Subjects rated a list of 65 “hassles” as to severity, using a graded response. To ascertain the relation of the Computer Technology Hassles Scale to other measures, the subjects were given the Perceived Stress Scale, a measure of global stress. Subjects were also given a measure of computer attitudes, the Computer Attitude Scale. Demographic data on each subject were also collected. The correlational analyses showed that scores on the Computer Technology Hassles Scale were significantly correlated with scores on the Perceived Stress Scale and the number of hours of computer use but not with attitudes toward computers. These results suggest that the Computer Technology Hassles Scale taps a dimension of psychological stress and that increased computer use for some people leads to increased computer-related stress.

scholarly journals Higher Perceived Stress Scale Scores Are Associated with Higher Pain Intensity and Pain Interference Levels in Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
pp. 2350-2356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert S. White ◽  
Julie Jiang ◽  
Charles B. Hall ◽  
Mindy J. Katz ◽  
Molly E. Zimmerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Pain Interference ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Scale Scores

scholarly journals Evaluation Of Anxiety, Depression and Stress Levels On Intensive Care Medical Personnel For Covid-19 Patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Sarı ◽  
Sencan Sertçelik ◽  
Mustafa Efendioğlu ◽  
Aytekin Kaymakçı ◽  
Osman Ekinci
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Beck Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Anxiety Depression

INTRODUCTION: This study aims to early determine the changes of anxiety-depression-stress levels in ICU personnel working on COVID-19 patients, to set precautions so that they can feel secure and mentally relaxed during their work. METHODS: 1 month after starting to admit COVID-19 patients into our ICU, we planned a survey to determine abovementioned changes in healthcare personnel, using standard scales (perceived stress level, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck's Depression Inventory).Survey forms were filled in by 102 people in our ICU. RESULTS: The rates of depression [58.8% (n=60)], anxiety [67.6 % (n=69)] and average perceived stress scale score (29.92±6.86) were determined. Men’s perceived stress scale scores were statistically significantly lower than women’s. Compared to other groups, among the people who previously received psychiatric support, depression rate was higher in 5 of 6 patients (83.3%) and anxiety in 6 of 6 (100 %) patients. The rate of Beck Anxiety Inventory scores in men (51.4 %) were statistically significantly lower than in women (76.1 %). Similarly, prevalence of anxiety was at higher level (76.2 %) in healthcare personnel with children. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: These outbreaks can re-occur in future and create more challenging cases. Therefore, countries should prepare their health systems, especially healthcare professionals, against sudden work overloads to prevent serious psychological problems in these professionals and in society. Healthcare personnel should receive support against mental problems and undergo periodical training to prevent further trauma and impact in future cases. Furthermore, in epidemic settings, preventive diagnosis and treatment studies should be carried out to tackle psychological problems commonly encountered in female healthcare personnel.

Bruxism and Stress Among Veterans With Gulf War Illness

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kandis Carter ◽  
Carly T McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Gulf War ◽  
Gulf War Illness ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Teeth Grinding

ABSTRACT Introduction This study explores perceived stress and experience with bruxism among veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). Stress may manifest physically as bruxism, a parafunctional oral activity that consists of teeth grinding and/or clenching. Materials and Methods An online survey of GWI veterans (n = 28, 27.7% response rate) assessed perceived general stress and self-reported behaviors, symptoms, and outcomes associated with bruxism. Survey questions also collected basic demographic data and past military experience. The appropriate Institutional Review Board approved this study (IRB-300001376). Statistical analyses utilized both analysis of variance and linear regression techniques in addition to descriptive statistics. Results This sample of GWI veterans reported higher levels of perceived stress (M = 20.2, SD = 7.0) than general population males (M = 12.1, SD = 5.9). A majority of GWI veterans reported both grinding (77.8%) and clenching (85.2%) teeth on a weekly or daily basis. Grinding frequency did not predict perceived stress scale values (F = 2.38, P = .11). Clenching frequency did significantly predict perceived stress scale values (F = 4.07, P = .03). Those who reported daily clenching had significantly higher perceived stress scores (M = 22.17, SD = 5.87) than did those who reported never clenching (M = 12.00, SD = 5.35). Length of military service did not significantly predict perceived stress or bruxism experience. Conclusions GWI veterans reported higher levels of perceived stress in comparison with that of general population males. Both the high frequency of teeth grinding and clenching in these patients is a potential physical manifestation of the high perceived stress levels reported. It is imperative that both military and civilian dentists and physicians are aware of the potential for increased stress and consequently bruxism in this patient population as it can have negative impacts on oral and mental health. Treatment of these patients can include but is not limited to behavior modification, stress reduction training, and the fabrication of mouth guards. The dental and medical implications of bruxism and stress in veterans with GWI should be further investigated.

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