Study of thyroid and corticosteroid hormone in peacekeepers for South Sudan

Abstract

Objective To observe level of thyroid and corticosteroid hormone of peacekeepers in South Sudan the harsh environment under stress and explore the changes of hormone and its related causes the body to suffer stress. Methods 25 peacekeepers were drawn blood before going abroad,after going abroad 1 months,4 months and 7 months,respectively.Methods of immune by magnetic separation were adopted and determined the changes of thyroid hormone and cortisol levels.They were compared with before going abroad. Results After going abroad 1 months T3 (1.780±0.345)ng/mL,T4(88.609±14.486)ng/mL,FT3(3.758±4.287)pg/mL,FT4(15.152±6.422)pg/mL than before going abroad(1.458±0.206)ng/mL,(2.060±0.642)ng/mL,(11.672±3.627)pg/mL,(96.958±12.286)pg/mL were significantly increased(t=3.670,2.410,2.019,2.798,all P<0.0).TSH(1.320±0.518)μIU/mL after going abroad 4 months was lower than before going abroad(1.872±0.821)μIU/mL decreased significantly(t= 3.175,P<0.05). Conclusion In the role of the environment change of stress factors,changes of thyroid hormone and cortisol levels of body were obvious.We suggest to make countermeasure as soon as possible and appropriate intervention.At the same time the peacekeepers are detected comprehensive hormone detection and psychological counseling before going abroad,it is significant for the successful completion of peace-keeping task. Key words: South Sudan; Peacekeepers; Thyroid hormone; Corticosteroid