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 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 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

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.

scholarly journals Three Versions of the Perceived Stress Scale: Psychometric Evaluation in a Nationally Representative Sample of Chinese Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8312
Author(s):  
Zhuang She ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Ningning Zhou ◽  
Juzhe Xi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Nationally Representative

(1) Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has created pressure in people’s daily lives, further threatening public health. Thus, it is important to assess people’s perception of stress during COVID-19 for both research and practical purposes. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is one of the most widely used instruments to measure perceived stress; however, previous validation studies focused on specific populations, possibly limiting the generalization of results. (2) Methods: This study tested the psychometric properties of three versions of the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS-14, CPSS-10, and CPSS-4) in the Chinese general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. A commercial online survey was employed to construct a nationally representative sample of 1133 adults in Mainland China (548 males and 585 females) during a one-week period. (3) Results: The two-factor (positivity and negativity) solution for the three versions of the CPSS showed a good fit with the data. The CPSS-14 and CPSS-10 had very good reliability and the CPSS-4 showed acceptable reliability. Scores on all three versions of the CPSS were significantly correlated in the expected direction with health-related variables (e.g., depression, anxiety, and perceived COVID-19 risk), supporting the concurrent validity of the CPSS. (4) Conclusions: All three versions of the CPSS appear to be appropriate for use in research with samples of adults in the Chinese general population under the COVID-19 crisis. The CPSS-10 and CPSS-14 both have strong psychometric properties, but the CPSS-10 would have more utility because it is shorter than the CPSS-14. However, the CPSS-4 is an acceptable alternative when administration time is limited.

scholarly journals AB0657 PERCEIVED STRESS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN WITH RHEUMATIC DISEASES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1360.3-1361
Author(s):  
L. G. Espinosa Banuelos ◽  
P. R. Ancer Rodríguez ◽  
M. G. Herrera López ◽  
C. M. Skinner Taylor ◽  
L. Pérez Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Household Food

Background:The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has directly impacted the psychological and physical health of individuals worldwide, as well as the global economy. Food insecurity rates have risen especially in vulnerable countries like Mexico. Furthermore, social isolation and economic uncertainty have multiplied depression and anxiety disorders. Pregnant and postpartum women are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity, increased stress, depression, and anxiety.Objectives:The aim of this study is to determine the perception of food insecurity (FI) and perceived stress in pregnant and postpartum women with rheumatic disease during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.Methods:An observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted. Patients from to the pregnancy and rheumatic diseases clinic of the University Hospital “Dr. José E. González” in Northeast Mexico evaluated between August to October 2020 were included. The Spanish validated versions of the Household Food Security Access Scale (HFIAS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) were applied by telephonic interview. The WHO recommendations were employed to determine the appropriate intake for each food group in a week. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to determine normality of the data. The Spearman correlation coefficient and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 29 women were included. Six (20.6%) women were found to have moderate or severe degrees of food insecurity. In addition, 12 (40.30%) perceived moderate and severe levels of stress in the PSS-10. No relationship was found between food insecurity and perceived stress (p= 0.059). The food groups that exceeded the recommended weekly frequency were oils and sugars exceeded 3.9 and 2.9 frequencies, respectively.Conclusion:We found that 20.6% women suffered household food insecurity and 40.3% suffered moderate and severe levels of stress. No relationship was found between food insecurity with the HIFAS scale and perceived stress measures with the PSS-10. We found that oils and sugars exceeded more by the double of the recommended frequency per week.References:[1]Pérez-Escamilla R, Cunningham K, Moran VH. COVID-19 and maternal and child food and nutrition insecurity: a complex syndemic. Matern Child Nutr. 2020;16(3):e13036. doi:10.1111/mcn.13036[2]Adams EL, Caccavale LJ, Smith D, Bean MK. Food Insecurity, the Home Food Environment, and Parent Feeding Practices in the Era of COVID-19. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2020;28(11):2056-2063. doi:10.1002/oby.22996Table 1.Socio-demographic characteristics and scale results.Age, years, mean (SD)27.5 (7.03)Diagnosis, n (%)RA16 (55.1)SLE7 (24.4)Others6 (20.6)Results per scalesHFIAS, n (%)No risk13 (44.8)Mild10 (34.4)Moderated3 (10.3)Severe3 (10.3)EPP-10, n (%)Mild17 (58.6)Moderated9 (31.0)Severe3 (10.3)SD: standard deviation, RA: Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE: Systemic lupus erythematosus, HFIAS: Household food security access component scale, EPP-10: Perceived stress scale 10 items.Disclosure of Interests:None declared.

scholarly journals Assessment of Poverty by Municipalities in the Context of Population Ageing—The Case of Małopolskie Voivodeship

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2563
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Ćwiek ◽  
Katarzyna Maj-Waśniowska ◽  
Katarzyna Stabryła-Chudzio
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Social Challenge ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Research Gap

This article undertakes the research problem of the assessment of the significance of poverty as a social challenge for local self-government units, and the differences in the assessment of the incidence of this phenomenon depending on the type of municipality. The authors also analyse the relationships between the ageing of the population and the assessment of the extent of poverty by municipalities. It must be pointed out that the undertaken problem has not been a subject of in-depth analysis thus far. Hence, this article fills the identified research gap in this field. The empirical part is based on the results of our own research, conducted using the Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) method on a sample of 144 municipalities of the Małopolskie Voivodship (Poland). In order to verify whether there is a relationship between the researched qualitative variables, the chi-square test of independence was used. In order to determine the relationships occurring between the categories of variables characterising the scale of the incidence of poverty and the remaining variables, a correspondence analysis was conducted. The research enabled us to find the issue of poverty to be one of the most important social problems from the point of view of municipalities. It is also worth noting that the degree of ageing in the population has an impact on the assessment of poverty among the elderly.

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