scholarly journals The influence of a relaxing massage on stress levels in women

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Marta Majewska-Pulsakowska ◽  
◽  
Martyna Mączka ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Negative Symptoms ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Lower Education

One of the factors that negatively affect the human body is susceptibility to stress. The inability to react to negative emotions and reduce tensions in the body causes many negative symptoms that affect people every day. A relaxing massage is one of the ways to reduce stress levels. The aim of the study was to attempt to assess the effect of a relaxing massage on the level of stress in women aged 25-45 years. The research group consisted of 60 women. The research group underwent a proprietary relaxing massage, while the control group used manicures or pedicures. As the research method an original questionnaire and the PSS-10 (Perceived Stress Scale) was used. The subjective assessment of the level of stress based on the proprietary survey and the PSS-10 questionnaire among the respondents after the relaxing massage was statistically signifi cantly lower. How ever, no statistically signifi cant differences in the decrease in stress levels were found between the two groups. On the other hand, a statistically signifi cant relationship between education and the level of stress was proved. Subjects with lower education were characterized by a higher level of stress.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Salivary Cortisol, Self-Assessed Stress Levels, and Body Mass Index in High Achieving High School Adolescents

Elements ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Samir
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
The Body ◽  
Metabolism Regulation ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
High Achieving

Studies of stress and cortisol levels in adults indicate that keeping normal levels of cortisol is beneficial to subjects. The hormone cortisol has many functions including proper glucose metabolism, regulation of blood pressure, immune function, and inflammatory  response. When cortisol levels spike, as with stress, there can be a negative effect on the individual. Due to the hectic pace of modern life, the body’s stress response does not always have time to return to normal, leading to cortisol levels remaining too high. This can lead to suppressed thyroid function, blood sugar imbalances, higher blood pressure, lowered immunity, and increased abdominal fat. Stress plays a prominent role in the lives of millions of people all across the globe. This problem is not one that affects solely the adult population but also a multitude of adolescents and children. Oftentimes, stress can have both a physical and psychological effect on an individual. Many persons report an effect on food consumption when under stressful situations, causing one to either eat more or less than normal. In turn, these eating patterns can potentially influence the Body Mass Index (BMI) of an individual. While increased stress can lead to a higher or lower than normal cortisol level and BMI in adults, the role in adolescents is not entirely clear. This study investigated whether there is a relationship between stress and BMI in high-achieving adolescents, aged 14 to 18. The Perceived Stress Scale survey paired with additional questions that helped determine variables believed to impact stress levels were administered to determine overall stress levels in each subject. To determine cortisol levels, a competitive enzyme immunoassay was used.  This study indicates that there   are no significant correlations between perceived stress levels, salivary cortisol levels, and BMI in this group of individuals. However, a distinct difference in self-assessed stress levels was apparent between males and females. Somewhat unexpectedly, a negative relationship was found between BMI and salivary cortisol levels and perceived stress and salivary cortisol levels.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Aromaterapi Lavender secara Masase terhadap Tekanan Darah dan Tingkat Stres Mahasiswa Jurusan Keperawatan Poltekkes Palangka Raya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Reny Sulistyowati ◽  
Syam�ani Syam�ani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Distress Scale

Stress is an individual's adaptive response to various external pressures or demands and produces a variety of disorders including physical, emotional and behavioral disorders. Final year students often experience feelings of stress so that it can interfere with concentration to attend lectures and can even hamper completing education in a timely manner. There are several ways of managing stress, one of which is using aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a non-pharmacological therapy, which is a type of therapy that applies direct body contact and has a therapeutic effect that combines physiological effects, caused by massage on the body, with psychological effects, which are derived from essential oils. The general purpose of the study is to analyze the effect of aromatherapy on blood pressure and stress levels by using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale in final semester students. The research method used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design approach, in 28 intervention groups, namely respondents who were given lavender aromatherapy massage and 28 respondents in the control group. The univariate analysis was conducted to show frequency distribution and bivariate analysis was conducted by independent sample T-test and dependent sample T-test. The results showed that there were significant differences in systolic blood pressure before and after the intervention in the intervention and the control group with a p-value of 0.01 < 0.05. Whereas the stress level variable found that there is no difference in stress levels in the intervention and the control group before and after the intervention with p-value 0.169> 0.05.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Perceived Stress Scale Measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-388
Author(s):  
Nuha Alwaqdani ◽  
Hala A. Amer ◽  
Reem Alwaqdani ◽  
Fahad AlMansour ◽  
Hind A. Alzoman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Stress Levels

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and of considerable concern among health care workers (HCWs). Being particularly at increased risk for exposure, HCWs worry about becoming infected as well as infecting co-workers, patients and family members. Such distress and panic may have destructive effects on individuals and may last long after the pandemic situation leading to depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to measure and investigate the prevalence of the factors affecting psychological stress during the COVID-19 pandemic among HCWs. Methods A self-administered online survey—including perceived stress scale (PSS) questions—was disseminated among HCWs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SA) between1st June and 30th July 2020. Results A total of 469 HCWs responded to the survey for a high response rate (93.8%). The PSS revealed that 15.8% of the respondents were suffering from high stress levels, 77.2% were suffering from moderate stress levels and 7% with low stress levels. Females and junior frontline staff reported more severe stress levels. Participation on the pandemic team shows significant impact on stress levels. Conclusion COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress levels among HCWs and affects their psychological wellbeing. Designing programs promoting HCWs mental health are crucial and emotional and psychological support strategies should be part of every public health crisis management plan.

The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Movement on Parameters of Stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacalyn J. Robert-McComb ◽  
Andrew Cisneros ◽  
Anna Tacón ◽  
Rutika Panike ◽  
Reid Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cortisol Response ◽  
Repeated Measures Anova ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
And Coping

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) of Kabat-Zinn includes a combination of sitting meditation, yoga, and walking; thus, movement is not emphasized primarily to induce a state of awareness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Movement Program (MBM) in women on parameters of stress and coping; that is, in contrast to MBSR, MBM primarily emphasized yoga to cultivate awareness. This study investigated: (a) an objective measure of stress (the cortisol response to a laboratory stressor) following an 8-week MBM in year 1 participants only (n = 17; MBM group = 9; Control group = 8); (b) subjective measures of stress following an 8-week MBM in years 1 and 2 (n = 32; MBM = 16; C = 16); and (c) changes in coping style following an 8- week MBM in years 1 and 2 (n = 32; MBM = 16; C = 16). A mixed plot 2 (Group: TC or MBM) by 5 (Trial: Baseline, Stressor, Recovery 1, Recovery 2, and Recovery 3) repeated measures ANOVA was run for cortisol. Preliminary results indicated a strong trend towards a lowered cortisol response for the MBM group compared to the control group. A mixed plot 2 (Group: TC or MBM) by 2 (Time: Pretest, Post-test) repeated measures ANOVA was run for Spielberg's State Anxiety, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Problem Focused Style of Coping Scale for the Suppressive, Reflective, and the Reactive Coping Style. There were significant main effects for time, group, and an interaction of time and group for Spielberg's State Anxiety and the Perceived Stress Scale. Significant differences were also found for time and the interaction of time and group for the Problem Focused Style of Coping for the Reflective Coping Style (p &lt; 0.05). In conclusion, results indicate positive effects of the MBM program on perceived measures of stress and coping style in women.

scholarly journals Investigating the Stress Levels of Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Pre-service Teachers during Teaching Practicum

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gretchen Geng ◽  
Richard Midford ◽  
Jenny Buckworth
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Teaching Practicum ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Stress Levels

Abstract This study investigated stress levels of pre-service teachers (PSTs) across three categories of teaching context: early childhood, primary and secondary. This paper focused on exploring the stressors in the completion of tasks in teaching practicum in the three categories of teaching context and an awareness of and access to support systems. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and an online questionnaire were used to measure the nature and level of stress. Significant results were found in relation to the school climate and the stress levels of PSTs across the three different teaching contexts. These findings have implications in terms of understanding different PSTs’ stress levels across the three teaching contexts and ways they could be supported to reduce their stress level and achieve better study outcomes.

scholarly journals Aggression among nurses*

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mazur
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Verbal Aggression ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire

Introduction: Aggression among nurses is a topic that is lively and often touched. However, the level of nurses’ aggression needs to be analyzed with regard to stress, personality traits, and sociodemographic variables.The aim of this study was to assess the level of aggression among nurses with regard to stress, personality, sociodemographic data, and work-related factors.Materials and methods: The study involved 189 nurses employed in West Pomeranian hospitals. The research instruments were: the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), the Neuroticism-Extroversion-Openness-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and a self-developed questionnaire concerning sociodemographic data.Results: Chronic stress, longer work experience, neurotic personality, place of residence, and the form of employment, translate into aggression experienced by nurses. The general aggression rate according to the BPAQ was 69.9 ±18. According to the PSS-10, the largest group of respondents (38.62%) were nurses with the highest stress levels (7–10 sten scores). The nurses with higher perceived stress levels were more prone to anger, verbal aggression and hostility (p < 0.00).Conclusions: Aggression in the nursing environment is common and is determined by the severe stress faced by nurses. Unquestionably, the levels of stress and aggression are directly proportional. The most common personality traits among nurses are conscientiousness and agreeableness. A higher level of neuroticism is associated with proneness to aggression. The level of aggression is determined by sociodemographic data, stress, and personality traits. Variables that characterize nurses showing aggressive behaviors are: having children, advanced age, and living in a city with a population of up to 100,000, as well as having several jobs and a contract for a specific task as a form of employment.

scholarly journals Exploring the Time Trend of Stress Levels While Using the Crowdsensing Mobile Health Platform, TrackYourStress, and the Influence of Perceived Stress Reactivity: Ecological Momentary Assessment Pilot Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rüdiger Pryss ◽  
Dennis John ◽  
Winfried Schlee ◽  
Wolff Schlotz ◽  
Johannes Schobel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Time Trend ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Stress Reactivity ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

BACKGROUND The mobile phone app, TrackYourStress (TYS), is a new crowdsensing mobile health platform for ecological momentary assessments of perceived stress levels. OBJECTIVE In this pilot study, we aimed to investigate the time trend of stress levels while using TYS for the entire population being studied and whether the individuals’ perceived stress reactivity moderates stress level changes while using TYS. METHODS Using TYS, stress levels were measured repeatedly with the 4-item version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), and perceived stress reactivity was measured once with the Perceived Stress Reactivity Scale (PSRS). A total of 78 nonclinical participants, who provided 1 PSRS assessment and at least 4 repeated PSS-4 measurements, were included in this pilot study. Linear multilevel models were used to analyze the time trend of stress levels and interactions with perceived stress reactivity. RESULTS Across the whole sample, stress levels did not change while using TYS (<italic>P</italic>=.83). Except for one subscale of the PSRS, interindividual differences in perceived stress reactivity did not influence the trajectories of stress levels. However, participants with higher scores on the PSRS subscale reactivity to failure showed a stronger increase of stress levels while using TYS than participants with lower scores (<italic>P</italic>=.04). CONCLUSIONS TYS tracks the stress levels in daily life, and most of the results showed that stress levels do not change while using TYS. Controlled trials are necessary to evaluate whether it is specifically TYS or any other influence that worsens the stress levels of participants with higher reactivity to failure.

scholarly journals The Perceived Stress Level of Nursing Students Regarding The Clinical Practices in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 592-599
Author(s):  
ışın cantekin
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stress Levels

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the perceived stress levels of nursing students regarding the clinical practice during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study was conducted between May 20 and June 20, 2020, with 252 students studying in all classes in the Nursing Departments of Necmettin Erbakan University. The data were collected using the Information Form and the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students (PSSNS). 52.0% of the students felt uncomfortable thinking about Covid-19, and 62.2% stated that their anxiety increased when they thought they were infected with Covid-19. The study further revealed that 57.9% of the nursing students were afraid to provide care to the individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 and 82.1% stated that they did not have enough knowledge to provide care to those individuals. Our study revealed that there is a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students and the students’ gender (p<0.01), the status of willingly choosing the nursing profession (p<0.01), the interest in the nursing profession during the Covid-19 pandemic (p<0.01), having enough knowledge to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 (p<0.01), being uncomfortable thinking about Covid-19 (p<0.01), being afraid to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 (p<0.01), and the increased anxiety level thinking that they were infected with Covid-19 (p<0.01). In this study, female nurses and nurses who did not choose the nursing profession willingly, whose interests in the nursing profession were negatively affected during the pandemic period, who believe that they do not have the knowledge or who do not want to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Covid-19, who are afraid to provide care, and who are uncomfortable thinking about Covid-19 were found to have higher perceived stress levels. It is recommended to offer training and counseling to the nursing students with high perceived stress levels

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD MATRIX TO THE WOUND HEALING PROCESS IN PARTIAL – THICKNESS BURNS

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Raminta Česnaitienė ◽  
Rytis Rimdeika
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Treatment Period ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Significant Difference

Burns are one of the most serious injuries, affecting around 11 million people a year worldwide. About 200/100000 inhabitants in Lithuania. Treatment is com­plex: the priorities of specialized facilities focus on sta­bilizing the patient, preventing infection, and optimizing functional recovery; and requires a lot of resources, both human and financial. Therefore, more and more effective treatments for burns are constantly being sought in order to accelerate the healing itself and thus reduce the du­ration of hospitalization. Number of recent reports sug­gests that EMF has a positive impact at different stages of healing. Processes impacted by EMF include, but are not limited to, cell migration and proliferation, expres­sion of growth factors, nitric oxide signaling, cytokine modulation, and more. Objectives and methods. The objective of this work was to study the effect of electromagnetic matrix on wound healing in burns. We evaluated medical records of 18 patients who underwent treatment in the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery from 2018.01.01 to 2019.12.30. All patients had IIA-IIB degree burns affec­ting less than 10% of the body surface and underwent the standard general treatment. They were divided into two groups: control group 55,6% (n=10) – treated only with the standard treatment and research group 44,4% (n=8) – to whom the EMF matrix were applied. Statistical data analysis was carried out using the SPSS 23.0 software. Results. Pain assessment, wound granulation area, and epithelialization were chosen to evaluate the burn healing process. These indicators were assessed on day 0-1; 3(±1) days and 7(±1) days after hospitalization. There was a statistically significant increase in wound granulation 5 days after the start of treatment in patients treated with the applicator (p = 0.019). Pain and epithelialization ra­tes between standard and applicator treatment methods did not differ statistically significantly over the treatment period. The partial nonparametric Spearman correlation coefficient, eliminating potentially influencing factors such as time after injury, the area of burn showed that the treatment method had a direct effect on the area of wound granulation (r = 0.625; p = 0.04). Conclusion. During the period from 2018.01.01 to 2019.12.31 patients had IIA-IIB degree burns affecting less than 10% of the body surface. 55,6 % of patients were treated only with the standard treatment and 44,4% with EMF matrix. The analysis showed that the average hospitalization time of the control group was 8.5 (0.898) days, while in the research group it was 7.88 (1.493) days, no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). There was a statistically significant increase in wound granulation 5 days after the start of treatment in patients treated with the applicator (p = 0.019). Pain and epitheli­alization rates between standard and applicator treatment methods did not differ statistically significantly over the treatment period.

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