Stres Kerja Perawat Psikiatri di Ruang Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Jiwa

Psychiatric nursing is considered one of the most stressful jobs in the world. 1 to 3 medical workers in the department of psychiatry have been reported to have higher fatigue levels than medical workers in other departments. This study aimed to determine the level of work stress of psychiatric nurses in the Mental Hospital. This type of research is descriptive. The sampling technique used purposive sampling of as many as 83 nurses from 12 inpatient rooms at the Aceh Mental Hospital with the criteria of implementing nurses, marital status, D3, and S1 education, nurses on duty, and willing to be respondents in this study. The instrument used to measure work stress is The Workplace Stress Scale which contains 8 statement items with 5 Likert scales. The results showed that the majority of respondents were in the category of severe stress (32.5%) followed by moderate stress (28.9%), potentially dangerous (24.1%), and mild stress (14.5%). Work stress on psychiatric nurses in the Aceh Mental Hospital inpatient room is in the category of severe stress. It is recommended that the hospital increase cooperation between nurses and other health workers and clarify the duties of nurses to reduce work stress on psychiatric nurses.

The Deadly Nature of the Virus Depression: Iranian Medical Staff Battling COVID-19

Background: COVID-19, which began in December 2019 in China, can have a broader impact on individuals' mental dimensions. Meanwhile, the medical staff battling this epidemic are more at risk of mental and emotional problems. This study aimed to examine the level of stress, anxiety, and depression and their relationship with the level of knowledge of medical staff battling in COVID-19 pandemic treatment. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 641 medical staff using an online platform to design the questionnaire, and its link was placed in different groups of social networks all over the country in which the medical staff battling COVID 19 were members. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 25 and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, independent samples t-test, independent one-way analysis of variance, and chi-square. Results: Higher knowledge about COVID-19 was associated with younger age, clinicians, and nurses. Moreover, females were more knowledgeable in terms of support; while males were more reliable in washing hands and disinfecting wet places. Based on the categorical version of psychological factors, the majority of cases had severe stress ( 39.80 % ), normal depression ( 48.50 % ), and normal anxiety ( 57.30 % ). Finally, it was found that married participants had more knowledge about COVID-19, but knew less about its fatality. Conclusion: Studies have shown negative psychological experiences caused by COVID-19 in nurses, including negative emotions, such as fatigue, discomfort, helplessness due to high-intensity work, anxiety, and worry about family members.

Insect Body Defence Reactions against Bee Venom: Do Adipokinetic Hormones Play a Role?

Bees originally developed their stinging apparatus and venom against members of their own species from other hives or against predatory insects. Nevertheless, the biological and biochemical response of arthropods to bee venom is not well studied. Thus, in this study, the physiological responses of a model insect species (American cockroach, Periplaneta americana) to honeybee venom were investigated. Bee venom toxins elicited severe stress (LD50 = 1.063 uL venom) resulting in a significant increase in adipokinetic hormones (AKHs) in the cockroach central nervous system and haemolymph. Venom treatment induced a large destruction of muscle cell ultrastructure, especially myofibrils and sarcomeres. Interestingly, co-application of venom with cockroach Peram-CAH-II AKH eliminated this effect. Envenomation modulated the levels of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in the haemolymph and the activity of digestive amylases, lipases, and proteases in the midgut. Bee venom significantly reduced vitellogenin levels in females. Dopamine and glutathione (GSH and GSSG) insignificantly increased after venom treatment. However, dopamine levels significantly increased after Peram-CAH-II application and after co-application with bee venom, while GSH and GSSG levels immediately increased after co-application. The results suggest a general reaction of the cockroach body to bee venom and at least a partial involvement of AKHs.

Stres Pada Perawat Di Era Pandemi Covid-19: Literature Review

COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus. Not only on the physical impacts, but it can also give serious effects on the nurses' mental health. During this pandemic, of course, health workers, especially nurses, are directly involved in treating patients affected by the Covid-19 virus, of course, this can make nurses feel stressed.To describe the characteristics of nurses and the stress in nurses during this covid-19 pandemic. The design of this study was a literature review. This study used an online database to search for articles and research journals published on Pubmed and Google Scholar. The results were obtained from five journals using the DASS-21 and PSS guestionnaires. Based on result from two articles, which used the DASS-21, it showed that the nurses were mostly on the normal level (73.8 or 1,788 respondents). The total number of severe and very severe stress was 157 respondents (6.4”0). From the other guestionnaires, the result showed that the nurses mostly experienced stress (60.5Ys00f the total population or 1,140 respondents). Based on the results of this literature review. it was found that nurses experienced stress during the covid-19 pandemic season. The levels of the nurses' stress are various.Keywords: stress, nurses, pandemic, covid-19 AbstrakCOVID-19 merupakan jenis baru dari coronavirus, selain memberikan dampak fisik dapat juga memiliki efek serius pada kesehatan mental seorang perawat. Pada pandemi seperti ini tentunya tenaga kesehatan khususnya perawat terlibat langsung dalam merawat pasien yang terkena virus covid-19, tentu saja hal itu bisa membuat perawat merasa stres. Untuk mengetahui karakteristik perawat dan gambaran stres pada perawat di era pandemi covid-19. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan literature review. Penelitian ini menggunakan database online dengan penelusuran artikel dan jurnal penelitian yang dipublikasikan di internet menggunakan Pubmed dan Google Scholar. Berdasarkan penelitian dari lima jurnal, yang menggunakan kuesioner DASS-21 dan PSS didapatkan dari dua artikel yang DASS-21 didapatkan hasil tingkat normal paling dominan yaitu sebanyak 1.788 (73,8%), kemudian hasil stress yang berat dan yang sangat berat adalah 157 (6,4%) responden. Dari kuesioner yang lainnya didapatkan hasil yang dominan adalah yang mengalami stres, yaitu sebesar 1.140 (60,5%) dari total populasi. Dari hasil penelitian literature review ini, didapatkan hasil perawat mengalami stres selama musim pandemi covid-19. Dan tingkat stress yang dialami ada berbagai macam tingkatan.Kata kunci: Kata Kunci: stres, perawat, pandemi, covid-19

Interactions Between Experience, Genotype and Sex in the Development of Individual Coping Strategies

Coping strategies, the first line of defense against adversities, develop through experience. There is consistent evidence that both genotype and sex contribute to the development of dysfunctional coping, leading to maladaptive outcomes of adverse experiences or to adaptive coping that fosters rapid recovery even from severe stress. However, how these factors interact to influence the development of individual coping strategies is just starting to be investigated. In the following review, we will consider evidence that experience, sex, and genotype influence the brain circuits and neurobiological processes involved in coping with adversities and discuss recent results pointing to the specific effects of the interaction between early experiences, genotype, and stress in the development of functional and dysfunctional coping styles.

Phytobiotics in world practice: plant species and active substances, efficiency and limitations, perspectives (review)

In the review the historical preconditions for implementation and the state of use (for 2021) of phytogenic substances as growth and productivity stimulators of farm animals are considered. The main aspects of phytobiotics use have been analyzed in detail: 1) mechanisms of action; 2) distinction between phytobiotics and veterinary medicines; 3) species range of the plants used and their active substances; 4) productive efficiency. The following limitations and disadvantages in the use of existing phytobiotics are considered: they do not have a direct anabolic effect and are useless under severe stress, and by the combination of bad factors the negative effect cannot be overcome. In addition, there are problems with their safety. Other limitations - the composition of phytobiotics varies widely, there is no standardization for active substances, and attempts to do this reveal cytoxicity in very small dosages of these compounds (essential oils, saponins, isoquinoline alkaloids). In the prospect of further studies, unique plant sources from Russia are proposed, which are absent abroad and contain ecdysteroids as biologically active components, not available in the phytogenic substances widely used now. Distinctive properties of phytoecdysteroids and ecdysterone as their main representative are as follows: feed additives containing them relieve severe stress, conventional phytobiotics do not have such an effect; have direct anabolic effect; have pleiotropic (multiple) effect. Their use in livestock breeding does not cause fears, as they are safe substances. It is possible to combine such substances with other antimicrobial agents in order to improve bioavailability and prolong the action of the active ingredient of ecdysterone

Determination of carbohydrate accumulation and plant growth dynamics in snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii Hook.) response to moisture levels in different substrates

In terms of botany, geophytes are known by their own survival strategy due to have a swollen storage organs. Snowdrops (Galanthus, 20 spp.; Amaryllidaceae) are important type of wild-sourced ornamental bulb genus in all geophyte species. Also, have a great deal of potential for use on landscape designs. Whereas, not much study has been done regarding the growth dynamics of snowdrops at harsh environmental conditions. This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of abiotic stress conditions on the performance of snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii Hook.) in soiless culture. Substrates and moisture were the variables. Peat + perlite and cocopeat were used as a substrate in pots. Moisture levels were applied; ML1, ML2 (well-watered and moderately tolerant treatments), ML3 (moderate stress) and ML4 (severe stress). Moisture had a statistically significant effect (P < 0.05) on circumference size, height and weight of the snowdrop bulbs. Plant height and carbohydrate accumulation were also affected by moisture levels in different substrates. The correlation between total carbohydrate (r = 0.95) and starch (r = 0.98) were positively determined. The reduced sugar, total sugar, starch and total carbohydrate values were increased by the severe stress treatment (ML4).

Assess level of stress among working and non-working women residing in selected areas in a view to develop an information booklet

Assess level of stress among working and non-working women residing in selected areas in a view to develop an information booklet. Objectives: 1. To assess level of stress among working women. 2. To assess level of stress among non-working women. 3. To compare the level of stress among working and non-working women. Material and Methods: The research approach adopted in this study is Evaluatory approach. Non-experimental descriptive comparative research design was used. The sample were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique sample size was 120 (60working women and 60 non-working women). Results: 1. 85% of the working women had severe stress (score 18-25) and 15% of them had moderate stress (Score 26-33). 2. 35% of the non-working women had severe stress (score 18-25) and 65% of them had moderate stress (Score 26-33). 3. Average stress score in employed women was 22.5 which was 26.2 in unemployed women. Z-value for this test was 7.8 with 118 degrees of freedom. Corresponding p-value was small (less than 0.05), the null hypothesis is rejected. The stress level among working is significantly more than that in non-working women. Conclusion: The stress level among working is significantly more than that in non-working women.

The effects of animal-assisted interactions on quality of life in children with life-threatening conditions and their parents

Background: Children with advanced cancer and their primary caregivers may experience severe stress and anxiety in coping with their life-threatening condition. As a way to help reduce these stressors and increase overall quality of life, research suggests that animal-assisted interactions may be beneficial when integrated into palliative care. Aims: This pilot study aims to provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy of a randomised clinical trial using animal-assisted interactions to help improve the quality of life for children with an advanced life-threatening condition and their primary caregivers. This protocol paper outlines the basis of the research, goals, experimental design and methodology.

Self Me: Interpretation of Self-Injury in the Context of Healing

The work Self Me focuses on the topic of self-injury, which is influenced by a number of factors, including bullying and mild to severe stress. The purpose of this study is to process the expression of pain from self-injury into a dance work. Self Me is in the form of research-based work using asymmetrically arranged wood and ropes as a medium for symbolic expression. The dancers involved use one dancer who represents several backgrounds. There are five segments of Self Me's work, the first is how a person tries to accept life symptoms that can become self-injury. The second segment is the feel-good phase of self-injury. The third segment expresses comfort in solitude, the fourth is about being stuck with problems that are difficult to get out of and the fifth expresses various emotions asynchronous feelings and thoughts. This research revealed self-concept findings, meaning that difficulties may be overcome when we confront ourselves. All issues and answers that decide are self, thus self means self and I means myself