Changes In Anxiety Levels Research Articles

Youth Basketball Athlete’s Anxiety When Competing Based on Gender

The study's goal is to find out how athlete worry affects teenage basketball players based on their gender. Quantitative random selection is used in this study method. A lift is used for the tools in this work. Angket is a way to receive data that is done through g from distribution. Angket used the CSAI-2R, which stands for the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory. A tool called CSAI-2R can be used to find out how anxious an athlete is during a race. The statistics software SPSS version 26 was used to look at the data for this study. According to the study's results, there were no significant changes in anxiety levels between male and female athletes. This meant that neither male nor female athletes were more likely to have the anxiety levels that teenage basketball players do.

The use of virtual reality during extra-amniotic balloon insertion for pain and anxiety relief—a randomized controlled trial

Background: Induction of labor with extra-amniotic balloon (EAB) catheter is a procedure commonly associated with maternal discomfort, pain, and anxiety. Objective(s): We aimed to investigate the distractive effect of virtual reality (VR) technology on pain and anxiety- in pregnant patients who undergo Induction of labor with EAB.Study design: In this randomized controlled trial, pregnant patients intended for Induction of labor with EAB at term, for various obstetric indications, were recruited and randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two groups. Patients in the VR group were exposed to a VR technology clip (using SootheVR All-In-One VR care system for pain and anxiety) during the entire EAB insertion while patients in the control group received the institutional standard care for EAB insertion. Pain scores expressed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and maternal hemodynamic parameters, were obtained before, during, and after EAB insertion. Anxiety was evaluated by the validated State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Scale (STAI-S) before and after the procedure. Maternal satisfaction from the VR technology was also recorded. The primary outcome was the change in VAS score before and during EAB insertion. Among the secondary outcomes was the change in Anxiety levels before and after EAB insertion. The study was powered to detect a 25% decrease in the primary outcome.Results: A total of 132 pregnant patients were recruited (66 in each group). There were no differences between groups in terms of age, BMI, gestational age at enrollment, indication for Induction of labor, and pre-procedural VAS score and anxiety levels. The change in VAS score (maximal VAS score during the procedure subtract the initial VAS score before the procedure, i.e the primary outcome) was significantly lower in the VR group compared to the control group (2.78±3.0 vs 4.09±2.99, p=0.01). In addition, the VR group benefited a higher rate of anxiety relief expressed by the difference between pre-procedure and post-procedure STAI score, (-6.46 ± 9.6 vs -2.01 ± 9.11, P=0.007). Patients in the VR group reported an overall very high (94%) satisfaction score.Conclusions: In this randomized controlled trial, we demonstrated that the use of VR technology in patients undergoing Induction of labor with EAB was associated with lower VAS scores during the procedure and significant anxiety reduction compared to patients who received standard care. There was also a very high satisfaction rate from the use of VR technology.

Effects of auricular acupressure on test anxiety in medical students: a randomized parallel-group trial

BackgroundTest anxiety is a prevalent issue among students, including those in the medical field. The present study aims to examine the impact of auricular acupressure on reducing test anxiety specifically among medical students.MethodsIn this single-blind randomized parallel-group trial, a total of 114 medical students from Kermanshah, Iran, were allocated into two groups: intervention and control. Each group consisted of 57 students. The data collection instruments included a demographic information form and the Sarason Anxiety Inventory. In the intervention group, bilateral auricular acupressure was administered on the Shen Men point for a duration of 10 min. On the other hand, the control group received bilateral auricular acupressure on the Sham point, located in the earlobe, as a placebo, also for 10 min.ResultsThe mean test anxiety scores in the Shen Men acupressure group exhibited a significant reduction from 18.4 ± 5.3 before the intervention to 13.3 ± 4.8 after the intervention (P = 0.001). Conversely, in the Sham acupressure group, the mean test anxiety scores showed no significant change, with values of 16.36 ± 6.4 before the intervention and 16.4 ± 6.1 after the intervention (P = 0.963). Prior to the intervention, the majority of participants in both the intervention group (87.7%) and control group (86.0%) exhibited moderate to severe levels of test anxiety. Following acupressure, a significant improvement was observed in the intervention group, with 52.6% of participants experiencing a reduction to mild anxiety levels (P = 0.001); however, no notable change in anxiety levels was observed in the control group. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference in anxiety intensity after the intervention was found between the two groups (P = 0.001).ConclusionShen Men auricular acupressure demonstrates efficacy in reducing test anxiety among medical students. However, to validate its effectiveness, further research using objective measures is warranted.

Emotion-focused therapy on anxiety disorders during rural poverty alleviation

BackgroundHouseholds in poverty often face psychological stress and anxiety disorders, which affect their poverty alleviation outcomes and quality of life. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an effective psychological intervention that helps individuals regulate emotions and cope with stress. This study aims to investigate the impact of EFT on anxiety disorders and provide effective intervention methods and support.Participants and Methods100 impoverished households with anxiety disorders were selected as the experimental group for EFT and another 100 with the same situation as control group. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to evaluate both groups, along with the application of EFT. Each treatment cycle consisted of 10 sessions, and three cycles constituted one treatment course. Depression scores were assessed for both groups at the end of each cycle until four treatment courses were completed.ResultsAfter one treatment course, the average scores for the experimental and control groups were 52 and 53, respectively. After three treatment courses, the average scores were 43 and 52 for the experimental and control groups, respectively. After the intervention of EFT, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels, improved emotional regulation, and alleviation of psychological stress during the poverty alleviation process. There were no significant changes in anxiety levels for the control group.ConclusionsEFT has a positive impact on anxiety disorders during the poverty alleviation process for rural households. These research findings provide a basis for effective intervention measures and support for rural households, enabling them to better cope with psychological distress and challenges during the poverty alleviation process.

New media communication mode with mental health education on public social anxiety disorder

BackgroundPublic social anxiety disorder is a common mental health problem that has a negative impact on an individual’s social life and mental health. Mental health education combined with new media communication methods is considered an effective way to cope with social anxiety.Subjects and MethodsThe study used a randomized controlled trial design, selected 200 individuals affected by public social anxiety disorder as experimental subjects, and randomly divided them into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received the intervention of new media communication mode with the theme of mental health education, while the control group received the intervention of traditional health education mode. Changes in anxiety levels before and after intervention were recorded on the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) the Social Disease Questionnaire (SAQ) and Social Anxiety Self-Assessment Scale (SIAS).Results The experimental group’s social anxiety decreased significantly after the intervention, and their mental health and social skills improved significantly (P <0.05). However, there was no significant difference in anxiety levels in the control group (P> 0.05).ConclusionsThe new media communication mode combined with mental health education has a positive impact on the public social anxiety disorder. This suggests that new media communication methods can serve as an effective mental health education tool to help the public reduce social anxiety and promote positive mental health attitudes and behaviors.

부력 개념 학습에서 불일치 현상 대면 여부에 따른 중학교 영재학생의 불안 수준 변화 분석

부력 개념 학습에서 불일치 현상 대면 여부에 따른 중학교 영재학생의 불안 수준 변화 분석

Penerapan Teknik Butterfly Hug Untuk Menurunkan Kecemasan Pada Lansia Di Panti Usia Lanjut ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta

Background: The prevalence of elderly anxiety at the age of 55-65 years is 6.9%, while at the age of 65-75 years it reaches 9.7% and the age of 75 years and over has a figure of 13.4% Along with the increase in the level of anxiety of the elderly in Indonesia, it is found that the elderly experience many problems both physiological and psychological Problems that often arise in the elderly are anxiety experienced by the elderly in Indonesia is very high, Handling in elderly anxiety can be given one of them with the Butterfly Hug relaxation technique to reduce anxiety levels. Objective: Knowing changes in anxiety levels in the elderly at the 'Aisyiyah Surakarta Elderly Home. Method: This study used a descriptive design on 2 elderly respondents conducted from May 26-28, 2023 at the 'Aisyiyah Surakarta Elderly Home with each respondent given an intervention for 3 consecutive days. The instrument used was the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) observation Results: The level of anxiety before implementation on both respondents was included in the moderate anxiety category with the 1st respondent scoring 10 and the 2nd respondent scoring 9, Then after the application, the anxiety level of the two respondents fell into the mild anxiety category with the 1st respondent scoring 3 and the 2nd respondent scoring 4. Conclusion: The application of the Butterfly Hug technique is able to reduce anxiety levels in the elderly at the 'Aisyiyah Surakarta elderly home.

Contributions of Trauma and Economic Insecurity to Psychological Distress in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Racially minoritized women with limited socioeconomic resources are at increased risk for adverse psychological outcomes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disproportionate rates of trauma exposure and economic insecurity likely heighten risk for these outcomes among socioeconomically vulnerable individuals, but the unique contributions of these factors are poorly understood. As such, we examined trauma and economic factors as predictors of pandemic-related psychological distress and symptoms. Ninety-six women recruited for a trauma research study (91.7% Black, Mage=38.3 years, SDage=11.8 years) completed measures of trauma exposure, economic insecurity, and several items assessing psychological distress and symptoms related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We examined concern for mental and physical health impacts of COVID-19 as well as changes in self-reported levels of anxiety and anhedonia from the three months prior to the pandemic to the past two weeks. Linear regression analyses were used to assess contributions of trauma exposure and economic insecurity to COVID-19-related distress. Childhood maltreatment and lifetime trauma exposure did not predict COVID-19-related distress; however, financial concern significantly contributed to concern for the physical health impact of COVID-19 (B = .30, p < .05). Food insecurity emerged as the only significant predictor of concern for mental health impact of COVID-19 (B=.91, p < .01). Housing instability was the only significant predictor of COVID-19-related increases in anhedonia (B = -.30, p < .05). Economic insecurity, namely self-reported financial concern, food insecurity, and housing instability, was related to COVID-19-related psychological distress in a sample of predominately Black American women living in under-resourced communities. Findings may help identify populations at risk for COVID-19-related psychological distress and symptoms and develop effective interventions, such as expanding access to nutritious food sources and housing support, for minoritized community members.

Adolescent Anxiety, Depression and Flourishing before and During COVID-19 and the Predictive Role of Baseline Psychological Capital (PsyCap) on Student Mental Health and Subjective Wellbeing During the Pandemic.

Studies indicate the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in rises in adolescent mental health symptoms globally, although the impact of the pandemic on subjective wellbeing is under-researched in this population. Psychological capital (PsyCap), a cluster of four positive psychological constructs comprising hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism (HERO), has demonstrated preventative and promotive qualities on mental health symptoms and subjective wellbeing outcomes with adult populations (employees, university students). However, PsyCap's influence on these outcomes in young people is unclear. The present exploratory study investigated changes in self-reported anxiety and depressive symptoms (measured via the RCADS-SV) and subjective wellbeing (measured by the Flourishing Scale) from pre-pandemic levels to 3 months into the pandemic and explored gender differences at each time point in a sample of Australian Year 10 students (N = 56, Mage = 14.93 years, SD = 0.50, 51.8% male). The longitudinal predictive role of baseline PsyCap on follow-up assessments of anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms and flourishing were also examined. There were no significant changes in levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms between the timepoints, but flourishing significantly declined from T1 to T2. Baseline PsyCap was not a significant predictor of T2 anxiety and depressive symptoms but was a significant predictor of T2 flourishing. Further, different baseline HERO constructs predicted T2 mental health symptoms and flourishing. Future larger studies building on the current preliminary findings investigating the roles of student PsyCap, mental health and subjective wellbeing are warranted to better understand these constructs in the COVID-19 era and beyond.

Effect of Art Therapy on Changes in Psycho-Emotional State for Women Who Have Attempted Suicide

Background. Research is directed towards female suicides and the solution of the postvention problems in Lithuania. Suicidal behavior of women is conditioned by their psychological sensitivity to different psycho-social factors. The-psycho-emotional state of women who have attempted suicide is worsened, different negative emotions prevail, they lack self-esteem and are disappointed. The methods used in the research aim to answer the same question: does art therapy have an effect on the psycho-emotional state of women who have attempted suicide? It uses different methods of data analysis, i.e. quantitative and qualitative analysis of a small sample.&#x0D; Research aim. The aim of the research is to present effects of art therapy on changes in the psycho-emotional state of women who have attempted suicide. The aim of the research is supported by the following tasks and questions. Tasks: 1) to determine changes of depression symptoms; 2) to determine change of anxiety symptoms. Questions: 1) how do visually dominant iconographic motifs in patients’ drawings change during art therapy? 2) how do visually dominant formal motifs in patients’ drawings change during art therapy? 3) does the change of iconographic and formal motifs relate to changes of the emotional state of a selected group of women? 4) how interrelated are results of quantitative and qualitative research methods?&#x0D; Methods. Mixed research was conducted using the HADS scale, with analysis of visually dominant iconographic and formal elements.&#x0D; Results. The art therapy intervention significantly reduced the level of depression in the subjects. Art therapy had no significant effect on subjects’ anxiety levels. Selected iconographic motifs in the subjectsʼ drawings during the process of art therapy changed: from visually unindentifiable to recognizable objects; from an abstract symbolic meaning to a more concrete and clearly defined meaning; from a smaller to a larger number of iconographic elements; from an iconographically blurred to a more explicit plot. Selected formal motifs in the patients’ drawings during the process of art therapy changed: from incomplete to more detailed depiction of the object; from closed to more open silhouette type; from an isolated object opposed to the surrounding space to an object increasingly infiltrating into that space; from a closed to a progressively more open composition; from linearity to pictoriality; from darker to lighter color scale; from poorer to richer color palettes. The change of iconographic and formal motifs is related to the change of the emotional state of the subjects: the reduced isolation of the depicted objects and the strict separation from the surrounding space show a reduced opposition of the subjects, and the beginning of the social and psychological connection with the surrounding world. The shift from an incomplete to a more detailed depiction of an object shows that the former uncontrollability of the subjects’ self, their feelings, and their connection with the environment turns into clear and rational controllability; more concrete and realistic drawings show the increased awareness of the subjects and better connection with the surrounding world.&#x0D; Conclusions. The change in depression levels after art therapy intervention is statistically significant (p&lt;0.05). The change in anxiety levels after art therapy intervention is not statistically significant (p&gt;0.05). The shift of the drawings is from abstract to specific iconography. The formal motifs of the drawings become more detailed and their type of representation become more varied; the depiction of the objects have become more integrated in the composite space, and the composition become more open; the paintings became more artistic, and the color range became wider. The psycho-emotional state of the subjects in the sessions varied from detachment, withdrawal, hiding, fear of looking at oneself, to opening up, trying to notice and make sense of all one’s own negativity, to manage negative emotions and to project one’s future.&#x0D; Keywords: art therapy, woman suicide, anxiety, depression.

Anxiety Levels of Children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Their Mothers at the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Change in the First Year

We aimed to assess anxiety of children with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and their primary caregivers at the beginning of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and change in levels of anxiety in first year with prolongation of pandemic. This was a two-step study; first step was questionnaire-based, conducted via teleconference. In first step, 29 patients and 105 healthy children and their mothers were participated; 25 children with PCD and their mothers were in second step. Demographic characteristics, clinical informations were recorded. Children’s and mothers’ state and trait anxiety levels were assessed and compared. Anxiety levels of mothers of patients were assessed according to clinical characteristics of children. Mothers’ knowledge of COVID-19 and effect of teleconference on their anxiety was evaluated. State anxiety levels in the first year of pandemic of children with PCD and their mothers were also compared. Compared to control group, state anxiety of children in 13-18 age group and trait anxiety of their mothers were lower (p&lt;0.05). In both groups, trait and state anxiety of 13-18 years old children and mothers positively correlated. Trait anxiety of mothers of patients negatively correlated with patients’ FEV1 and MEF25-75. Patients’ mothers reported feeling less anxiety at the end of teleconference. Anxiety of mothers of patients (especially under 9 years old) had increased as pandemic continued. At the beginning of pandemic, children with PCD were less anxious than healthy children, and their mothers had lower trait anxiety than mothers of healthy children. Being followed for chronic disease and obtaining information about COVID-19 may have reduced anxiety of children with PCD and their mothers. However, as pandemic continues, need to protect their children with PCD from infection, especially of mothers with younger children, may have raised their concerns.

Changes in unmet care needs, social support and distress from initial diagnosis to post-surgery in patients with gynecological cancer: A longitudinal study

PurposeThis study aimed to explore the changes in unmet care needs, perceived social support, and levels of distress experienced by newly diagnosed Greek patients with gynecological cancer during the phase after diagnosis and before surgical treatment (T0), and 4 months after surgical treatment at the first postoperative follow-up visit (T1). MethodsThis was a prospective, longitudinal, descriptive study based on the framework of stress and coping theory.The Needs Evaluation Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and a demographic and clinical data questionnaire were distributed to a convenience sample of 86 patients. ResultsA convenience sample of 86 patients newly diagnoised with gynecological cancer participated in the study. The mean age of the participants was 60.7 years (SD = 10.9 years) while 57.6% of them were married. Overall, patients’ needs and social support had significantly decreased at T1 compared to T0 (p = 0.005 and p = 0.029, respectively). DASS-21 subscale scores did not change significantly at T1, whereas anxiety levels were significantly lower at follow-up (p = 0.048). Changes in anxiety levels were associated with changes in needs related to family (p < 0.001), need for assistance/care (p = 0.013) and support (p = 0.004), and total needs (p = 0.004). ConclusionThe phase following cancer diagnosis and awaiting surgery is a high-risk period for the mental health of women with gynecological cancer, and one that requires special attention from healthcare professionals. By identifying unmet needs, addressing anxiety and providing appropriate social support, healthcare professional can contribute significantly to improving patients’ quality of life throughout their cancer journey.

Beneficial Effects of Probiotic Bifidobacterium longum in a Lithium-Pilocarpine Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in Rats.

Epilepsy is a challenging brain disorder that is often difficult to treat with conventional therapies. The gut microbiota has been shown to play an important role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy. In this study, the effects of Bifidobacterium longum, a probiotic, on inflammation, neuronal degeneration, and behavior are evaluated in a lithium-pilocarpine model of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) induced in young adult rats. B. longum was administered orally at a dose of 109 CFU/rat for 30 days after pilocarpine injection. The results show that B. longum treatment has beneficial effects on the TLE-induced changes in anxiety levels, neuronal death in the amygdala, and body weight recovery. In addition, B. longum increased the expression of anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective genes, such as Il1rn and Pparg. However, the probiotic had little effect on TLE-induced astrogliosis and microgliosis and did not reduce neuronal death in the hippocampus and temporal cortex. The study suggests that B. longum may have a beneficial effect on TLE and may provide valuable insights into the role of gut bacteria in epileptogenesis. In addition, the results show that B. longum may be a promising drug for the comprehensive treatment of epilepsy.

Determination of the Effects of Change in Anxiety Level on Pain Perception in Patients who Present to Emergency Department due to Acute Pain: A Double Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the level of pain and anxiety, and to investigate the effect of standard analgesic treatment and additional anxiolytic treatment on pain and anxiety in patients who presented to the emergency department due to acute pain.&#x0D; &#x0D; Material and Methods: This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study. As the study group received dexketoprofen trometamol plus midazolam, the control group received dexketoprofen trometamol alone. At 0th, 30th, 60thand 120th minutes of treatment, patients' pain and anxiety levels were measured. Patients' overall anxiety levels were measured. The primary outcome measure was the comparison of pain and anxiety change at 0-30 minutes.&#x0D; &#x0D; Results: The study was conducted with 90 patients in each group. The median pain change was 33.5 (IQR, 38) for the control group and 30 (IQR, 33) for the study group, and the mean difference was 3.5 (95% CI; -7.2 to 14.2). The median anxiety change was 9.5 (IQR, 41) for the control group and 20 (IQR, 40) for the study group, and the mean difference was -10.5 (95% CI; -24.37 to 3.37). The rescue therapy needed, treatment satisfaction and preference to the same treatment in the future were similar between the control and the study group, respectively (26.7% vs 40%, p=0.058; 64% vs 57%, p=0.770; 90% vs 89%, p=0.802).&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusion: In patients who present to the emergency department due to an acute pain complaint, adding anxiolytic treatment to the analgesic treatment does not contribute to a reduction of pain and anxiety.

ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDES AND DIFFERENCES IN ANXIETY LEVELS DURING THE TREATMENT USING RUBBER DAM IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS - A PILOT STUDY

Objectives: To explore young patients' attitude towards rubber dam (RD) and determine changes in anxiety levels during RD application and dental procedure using RD. Study design: A survey form was developed to capture Pediatric patients' experiences of treatment under RD in a hospital setting. Anxiety levels were assessed objectively and subjectively using FLACC scale and Verbal rating scale respectively. Results: Sixty children (27 male, 33 female) with a mean age of years 10 years (range 6-16 years) participated. The FLACC scores was signicantly different (P&lt; 0.05) during RD application and treatment with RD. Conclusions: The use of RD appears acceptable physically and psychologically to most pediatric patients

Changes in the Anxiety Levels of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Anxiety is a predictor of a bad prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease. Patients with coronary heart disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) reported high levels of anxiety, yet little is known about changes in anxiety levels after this procedure. The aim of this study was to examine changes in anxiety levels of patients undergoing PCI and identify differences in anxiety levels based on patients' demographics and clinical details. A convenience sample of patients undergoing first-time elective PCI (N = 165) completed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale at baseline (discharge time) and 6 months later. Paired samples t test was used to assess the changes in anxiety levels. The χ2 test was used to examine the pattern of changes between the 2 time points. Patients did not have access to cardiac rehabilitation. Six months after PCI, the anxiety level scores decreased significantly; mean scores for the baseline versus follow-up were 10.84 ± 5.98 versus 4.29 ± 6.02, respectively (P = .001). Only 18.2% of the patients had normal levels of anxiety at the baseline compared with 71.5% 6 months later. History of hospitalization after PCI, being a smoker, younger age, and low level of education were associated with higher levels of anxiety at follow-up. Although anxiety levels were reduced 6 months after PCI, assessing patients' anxiety levels and implementing psychoeducational interventions at follow-up should be incorporated to optimize the care of PCI patients, particularly for those who are younger, who are smokers, or with a low educational level.

Efficacy of Buteyko Breathing Technique on Anxiety, Depression and Self Efficacy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Introduction: Psychiatric issues, particularly depression and anxiety, have been observed in the proportions of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.Such findings provide a window of opportunity for integrating intervention, targeting psychological components into post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) patient management to provide effective care. The Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT), which is named after its inventor Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko, is one of the numerous breathing techniques that aims to regulate breathing. By alternating between periods of controlled breathing reduction and breath holding. Aim: To explore the effect of BBT as a psychological rehabilitation technique on anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy in postCABG subjects having anxiety and depression. Materials and Methods: This randomised clinical trial was performed at Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Unit, Acharya Vinobha Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India, from June 2021 to May 2022. Total 44 post CABG patients who all screened positive for anxiety and depression by General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were enrolled. They were randomly assigned using computed generated block randomisation. They were allocated using the Sequentially Numbered Opaque Sealed Envelope (SNOSE) method to group A Conventional group (n=22) and group B Experimental group (n=22). Both groups competed the in-hospital phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation as per American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR) guidelines, whereas group B received additional BBT for psychosocial rehabilitation for 2 weeks post surgery. The evaluations were performed using the GAD-7 questionnaire, PHQ-9, General Self-Efficiency Scale (GSS), Breath Holding Test (BHT), and Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale (RPE), at baseline on Post Operative Day (POD)1 and at their last rehabilitation session. Patients in both groups were given self management and education hand-outs at the time of discharge. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean age of patients in A-group was 59.72±7.84 years and in B-group 60.81±7.42 years, respectively. The age, gender, height, weight, and BMI of the patients were similar between the groups. On intra group comparison ,there was statistically significant difference observed for GAD-7, PHQ-9, GSS, BHT, and RPE in group A and group B following the intervention, but the change was more pronounced in group B. The results for the inter group comparison showed a significant difference in group B on Anxiety, Depression, self-efficacy, BHT, and RPE as compared to the group A, i.e. group B showed a larger improvement in outcome measure scores than group A. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that On intra group weeks of BBT along with phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation in post CABG patients brings favourable changes in levels of anxiety, depression and self-efficacy.

The Effect of Filmed Modeling by Cartoon Character on Anxiety of Children during Pit and Fissure Sealant Application under Rubber Dam Isolation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of filmed modeling by cartoon character on the anxiety of children during pit and fissure sealant application under rubber dam isolation. Methodology: The study consisted of a total of 36 children who were randomly allotted to interventional and control groups by flip-coin method. A prerecorded audio-visual film of a cartoon character getting the treatment done was shown to children included in the interventional group. The anxiety level was checked before and after the application of pit and fissure sealant using the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale. Results: Pearson’s Chi-square tests and Wilcoxon sign-ranked test were applied for statistical analysis (P &lt; 0.5), wherein statistically significant changes in anxiety level were observed among children following the filmed modeling. Conclusion: Film modeling is an efficient technique to manage 7–9-year-old children’s anxiety as well as to instill positive behavior during dental treatment.

Dentistry students after the COVID-19 outbreak—have views on distance education changed?

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate dentistry students for changes in anxiety levels between the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the point where COVID restrictions were reduced to a minimum and to compare their perspectives on distance education at both points in time. Methodology: The participants in this study were undergraduate students (n = 297) from the Faculty of Dentistry who volunteered to answer a questionnaire that asked them to detail the anxiety levels that they experienced during the COVID-19 period and during the months after COVID-related restrictions were lifted. The students were also asked for their opinions about the theoretical dentistry lessons delivered by distance education. The measurement values obtained were subjected to the independent sample t-test for comparisons between groups and to the one-way analysis of variance for comparisons of more than two groups. The Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between anxiety levels. A value of p &lt; 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: When asked whether technology-based education was beneficial, and whether theoretical education should be realized through distance education, men answered yes at a higher rate than women. (p &lt; 0.05). It was also observed that, compared to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the anxiety scores of the participants were lower in the months after pandemic restrictions were reduced. Conclusion: According to the findings, it was observed that male students were more inclined to use the internet, to believe that technology-based education was beneficial, to prefer distance education over face-to-face education, and to be more motivated in distance education than face-to-face education. COVID-19 has impacted face-to-face education with a sudden transition to distance education, and these results support the importance of identifying the deficiencies in this education method and developing this system How to cite this article: Gönder HY, Fidan M, Demirel MG, Soybelli M, Alkurt S, Yüksel İB. Dentistry students after the COVID-19 outbreak—have views on distance education changed? Int Dent Res 2022;12(Suppl.1):34-43. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.440 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

MANAGEMENT ANXIETY LEVEL BY USING LEMONGRASS AROMATHERAPY ON RESIDENTS OF RT 7 RW 4 KAPASARI VILLAGE SEMAMPIR DISTRICT SURABAYA

The Covid-19 pandemic affects people’s psychology, particularly the incorrect information about covid-19 that causes worry, stress and anxiety. This study aims to manage anxiety levels by using lemongrass aromatherapy. Community service activities were carried out in the RT 7 RW 4 Kapasari Village area, with as many as 34 residents.The activities carried out were about health education and the manufacture of lemongrass aromatherapy. While the health condition used media in the form of leaflets. Activities were carried out online and offline. Measuring instruments used was Anxiety Scale (CAS). The results showed a change in anxiety levels, namely not anxietyas much as 64.7% and anxiety as much as 35.3%. Lemongrass contents can provide a sense of relaxation to reduce anxiety. Proper anxiety management during the Covid-19 pandemic can increase immunity and provide serenity so that people can have a good And healthy life.