Decrease In Stress Levels Research Articles

Emotional intelligence as an indicator of coping Skills among undergraduate dental students at Peshawar: a correlational study

To determine correlation between emotional intelligence and academic stress. The quantitative correlational study was conducted in 2016 at the Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, Pakistan, and comprised undergraduate dental students in the 2015-16 session regardless of age, gender and the academic year. Emotional intelligence and dental environmental stress were calculated and compared. Data was analysed using SPSS 20. Of the 298 students, 98(32.89%) were males and 200(67.11%) were females. The overall mean emotional intelligence score was 81.23±22.8, while the overall mean dental environmental stress score was 109.54±19.5 with a trend of decreasing stress levels from first to final year. A Pearson correlation test was run. Significant negative relationship was found between emotional intelligence and academic stress (p<0.05). The gradual increase of emotional intelligence from first to final year showed the importance of teaching and learning methods that incorporate certain emotional intelligence trends.

Secondary traumatic stress, vicarious posttraumatic growth and their association in emergency room physicians and nurses

ABSTRACT Background: Emergency room personnel are indirectly exposed to many traumas. Few studies have examined secondary traumatic stress in emergency room nurses and only a single study examined emergency room physicians. The extent of vicarious post-traumatic growth, i.e., the growth associated with such trauma, has also hitherto not been examined in emergency room personnel. Objective: Our first goal was to examine secondary traumatization in both emergency room nurses and physicians. Our second goal was to examine vicarious post-traumatic growth in emergency room personnel. Finally, we also address the association (linear and curvilinear) between secondary traumatization and vicarious traumatic growth. Methods: A questionnaire comprising demographic variables, secondary traumatic stress and vicarious post-traumatic growth was administered electronically to a sample of emergency room personnel from the Wolfson Hospital, Holon, Israel. Results: There were no differences between nurses and physicians in overall secondary trauma or vicarious post-traumatic growth levels. For physicians, there was both a linear and a curvilinear association between secondary trauma and vicarious post-traumatic growth; for nurses, there was no overall association. Further sub-group analyses revealed that emergency room nurses with low workload, in conjunction with low work experience, did show a linear association. Conclusion: Results indicate that while vicarious post-traumatic growth is linked to secondary traumatic stress for emergency room physicians, it is not so for nurses. Theoretical implications concerning the role of trauma symptoms in vicarious post-traumatic growth are discussed. Clinical implications are raised regarding the identification of excessive secondary traumatic stress levels and the need for interventions to both decrease stress levels, and to increase vicarious post-traumatic growth levels.

Probabilistic physics-guided machine learning for fatigue data analysis

A Probabilistic Physics-guided Neural Network (PPgNN) is proposed in this paper for probabilistic fatigue S-N curve estimation. The proposed model overcomes the limitations in existing parametric regression models and classical machine learning models for fatigue data analysis. Compared with explicit regression-type models (such as power law fitting), the PPgNN is flexible and does not impose restrictions on function types at different stress levels, mean stresses, or other factors. One unique benefit is that the proposed method includes the known physics/knowledge constraints in the machine learning model; the method can produce both accurate and physically consistent results compared with the classical machine learning model, such as neural network models. In addition, the PPgNN uses both failure and runout data in the training process, which encodes the runout data using a new proposed loss function, and is beneficial when compared with some existing models using only numerical point value data. A mathematical formulation is derived to include different types of physics constraints, which can deal with mean value, variance, and derivative/curvature constraints. Several data sets from open literature for fatigue S-N curve testing are used for model demonstration and model validation. Next, the proposed network architecture is extended to include multi-factor (e.g., mean stress, corrosion, frequency effect, etc.) fatigue data analysis. It is shown that the proposed PPgNN can serve as a flexible and robust model for general fitting and uncertainty quantification of fatigue data. This paper provides a feasible way to incorporate known physics/knowledge in neural network-based machine learning. This is achieved by properly designing the network topology and constraining the neural network’s biases and weights. The benefits for the proposed physics-guided learning for fatigue data analysis are illustrated by comparing results from neural network models with and without physics guidance. The neural network model, without physics guidance, produces results contradictory to the common knowledge, such as a monotonic decrease of S-N curve slope and a monotonic increase of fatigue life variance as the stress level decreases. This problem can be avoided using the physics-guided learning model with encoded prior physics knowledge.

AFFECT-BASED, MULTIMODAL, VIDEO TUTORING SYSTEM FOR A NEUROMARKETING

Considerable research has been conducted globally showing how study results are substantially conditional to the interest and productivity of a learner in the studies and the emotions and stress the learner experiences. Scholars emphasize that learning should be pleasing, enticing, and emotionally positive leading to increased effectiveness of the studying. Tests were conducted regarding the effectiveness of the MSc Property management studies process among students. Development of the ARTSY Model involved five iterative phases over the course of the research. ARTSY Model, intelligent and physiological technologies that had helped as the foundation for creating the Affect-based, Multimodal, Video Tutoring System for a Neuromarketing (ARTSY) were applied for this research. The research motivation and one of the main purposes are to increase students learning productivity, interest, emotions and decrease stress levels. According to this research motivation, ARTSY was developed. Upon comparison with the most advanced, existing affective tutoring systems, two innovative elements are distinguishing ARTSY. First, automatic means to develop and select the most effective variants from thousands of textual and video learning material alternatives by considering learner interest, productivity and stress levels. Secondly, exams or tests are unnecessary for assessing student knowledge levels by employing the newly developed Calculating a Student’s Self-assessment Grade. ARTSY’s future betterments are expected to achieve comprehensive and dependable, real-time information, not only about student needs but also about existing opportunities. A consequent outcome could be greater flexibility in the study process for students. This paper composed of Introduction (Section 1), Research background (Section 2), ARTSY Model description (Section 3) and the Construction of ARTSY (Section 4). The conclusions and notes for future study provide the ending to this article in Section 5.

Pilot Study of Sham Feeding in Postoperative Neonates.

Sham feeding may enhance development of oral skills in neonates after bowel surgery and decrease stress levels in mothers. In this pilot study, we test the feasibility of sham feeding, identify safety hazards, and assess maternal satisfaction. A convenience sample of 15 postoperative neonates was enrolled. Sham feeding with unfortified human milk was offered following a strict advancement protocol beginning with 5 mL once daily and increasing up to 30 mL, three times daily. Continuous gastric suction was used during sham feeding. Each mother completed a satisfaction survey. Sham-fed gastroschisis patients were compared with a historic cohort. All 15 patients were able to sham feed. A total of 312 sham feeds were offered with a median of 23 sham events per patient. Four minor complications occurred during sham feeding. No differences were noted between 11 sham-fed gastroschisis patients and 81 historic controls. The mothers reported a decrease in stress after sham feeding using a 5-point score (3.8 ± 1.4 vs. 1.5 ± 0.7, p < 0.005) and 100% satisfaction with sham feeding. Sham feeding is feasible for neonates after bowel surgery and is highly rated by mothers. · Sham-feeding human milk to neonates after bowel surgery is feasible and safe.. · A novel postoperative sham feeding protocol is described.. · Mothers of sham-fed infants report it reduces stress compared with not feeding..

Important Role of Relaxation Techniques in Immune Functions, Glycemic Control, and Stress in Diabetic Patients with COVID-19: A Review.

COVID-19 is a world disaster. The relationship between COVID-19 and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is double-faced because DM is considered one of the COVID-19 key risk factors causing an increase in COVID-19 related conditions and death rates; at the same time, high stress in patients with COVID-19 can lead to the occurrence of DM. This relationship adversely affects immune functions. Relaxation techniques have been demonstrated to positively affect immune functions, glycemic control, and stress levels. A search in Scopus, Web of Science, Medline databases, and EBSCO has been made. The search included clinical trials and systematic and literature reviews on the effects of relaxation techniques on immune functions, glycemic control, and stress levels. This review found that relaxation techniques produce short-term effects on decreasing stress levels through autonomic regulation, controlling glycemic control through decreasing hyperglycemia, and increasing immune functions through increasing immune cells and immunoglobins A. This review summarizes the important role of performing regular relaxation techniques in COVID-19 patients with DM. Relaxation techniques benefit diabetic patients with COVID-19 through decreasing stress levels, better controlling of glycemic control, and increasing immune functions.

Fear of COVID-19, psychological distress, work satisfaction and turnover intention among frontline nurses.

AimTo examine the relative influence of fear of COVID‐19 on nurses' psychological distress, work satisfaction and intent to leave their organisation and the profession.BackgroundThe emergence of COVID‐19 has significantly impacted the psychological and mental well‐being of frontline health care workers, including nurses. To date, no studies have been conducted examining how this fear of COVID‐19 contributes to health, well‐being and work outcomes in frontline nurses.MethodsThis is a cross‐sectional research design involving 261 frontline nurses in the Philippines. Five standardized scales were used for data collection.ResultsOverall, the composite score of the fear of COVID‐19 scale was 19.92. Job role and attendance of COVID‐19‐related training predicted fear of COVID‐19. An increased level of fear of COVID‐19 was associated with decreased job satisfaction, increased psychological distress and increased organisational and professional turnover intentions.ConclusionsFrontline nurses who reported not having attended COVID‐19‐related training and those who held part‐time job roles reported increased fears of COVID‐19. Addressing the fear of COVID‐19 may result in improved job outcomes in frontline nurses, such as increased job satisfaction, decreased stress levels and lower intent to leave the organisation and the profession.Implications for Nursing ManagementOrganisational measures are vital to support the mental health of nurses and address their fear of COVID‐19 through peer and social support, psychological and mental support services (e.g. counselling or psychotherapy), provision of training related to COVID‐19 and accurate and regular information updates.

Strengthening effects of cyclic load on rock and concrete based on experimental study

Cyclic load affects the mechanic behavior and stability of rock mass. Although cyclic load effect has been extensively studied for yielding stage, it is somewhat unclear in early stage of rock stress-strain curves. This paper describes an experimental study, carried out cyclic load test in elastic deformation phase, on sandstone, limestone, and concrete specimens, to research the mechanical behavior. The result showed strengthening effect of cyclic loads in elastic deformation stage within the first 100 cycles of the cyclic loads. The irreversible deformation under cyclic loads displayed similarity to creep curves, and it increased along with cyclic unloading stress level. Further analysis on cyclic times and unloading stress level demonstrated that there's threshold of strengthening effects under cyclic loads in elastic deformation stage, which could be developed in two aspects: (1) Strength increased with cyclic times until it reached an optimal cycling time then it decreased, and (2) the strength initially increased with unloading stress level then it decreased when the optimal unloading stress level was attained. The optimal cyclic times and optimal unloading stress were calculated according to quadratic function. The result showed that the optimal cyclic times increased with the decrease of unloading stress level. The optimal cyclic unloading stress level is about 30% of elastic limitation stress under same cycling times. Different specimens showed different strengthening potential under uniaxial cycling load since the initial porosity of specimens are different. The conclusion offered by this work would be beneficial to decisions of geoengineering and constructions.

Social Feedback During Sensorimotor Synchronization Changes Salivary Oxytocin and Behavioral States.

In humans and animal models, oxytocin increases social closeness, attachment and prosocial behaviors, while decreasing anxiety and stress levels. Efficiently triggering the release of endogenous oxytocin could serve as a powerful therapeutic intervention for disorders of social behavior and for anxiety. We designed a new version of a social sensorimotor synchronization task to investigate the role of social approval in inducing biochemical and psychological changes following behavioral synchrony in a sample of 80 college students. Social approval in the form of real time positive feedback increased well-being only in women, while increasing social closeness in both genders. Social disapproval in the form of real time negative feedback prevented a decrease in stress levels that otherwise women reported following engagement in either social or non-social synchronization. Surprisingly, for certain personality traits, negative social feedback during sensorimotor synchronization was psychologically beneficial irrespective of gender. Salivary oxytocin levels increased only in women after the social but not the non-social synchronization tasks. Oxytocin dynamics were independent of the type of real time feedback that subjects received, indicating the existence of distinct mechanisms for hormonal versus behavioral changes following synchronization. Nevertheless, changes in salivary oxytocin after positive social feedback correlated with changes in well-being and predicted changes in prosocial attitudes. Our findings show evidence of distinct mechanisms for behavioral versus hormonal changes following social sensorimotor synchronization, and indicate that gender and personality traits should be carefully considered when designing behavioral therapies for improving social attitudes and for stress management.

Effectiveness of slow deep breathing exercise on decreasing stress levels for patients with diabetes mellitus

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus patients increases in Semarang province every year. Whereas, it reached 120 numbers of patients in Kedungmundu public health center by 2020. One of the psychological problems encountered by patients with diabetes is a high risk of stress levels. The condition of stress, anxiety, and fear influence the production of adrenaline hormones which aggravate the capability of patients to perform daily living activities. Slow deep breathing exercise is a nonpharmacologic method to reduce stress levels on diabetes mellitus patients. This study aimed to investigate the effect of slow deep breathing exercises on decreasing stress levels for patients with diabetes mellitus. This study used a quasi-experiment pretest-posttest with a control group design was conducted at Kedungmundu public health center, Semarang. All of 32 samples were recruited in this study. Wilcoxon test analysis calculated a value of p=0.000 &lt; ɑ 0,005. The statistical analysis found significantly different results between the pretest and posttest in the experimental group. Slow deep breathing exercise is effective to decrease the stress levels for patients with diabetes mellitus. Slow deep breathing exercise is strongly suggested for patients with diabetes mellitus as self-intervention to reduce stress levels.

Contemplative Pedagogy in the College Classroom: Theory, Research, and Practice for Holistic Student Development

experiencing emotional challenges. Students face an increasingly unstable and uncertain world due to rising political discord, terrorism, tensions between world powers, and more. Additional factors are further impacting college students’ emotional health. Research shows excessive engagement with digital technology –such as the high frequency of electronic messaging– negatively affects users’ sense of well-being. The extreme volumes of texts and tweets sent and received prevent people from feeling “unplugged” and present during any given situation; multitasking has become the normative behavior for professionals and students alike. Over time, these stresses weaken students’ cognitive, emotional, and physical health, and contribute to the record numbers of undergraduates seeking services for mental health issues.&#x0D; In response, many U.S. colleges are adopting pedagogical techniques that target students’ mental health. Dubbed “Contemplative Pedagogy,” these simple yet highly effective methods aim to decrease stress levels, improve a sense of well-being, and increase “mindfulness” so that students feel more present in the classroom and beyond. By adopting these pedagogical methods, students’ emotional and cognitive development is strengthened. This paper aims to provide educators with an awareness of the rising emotional challenges experienced by college students today. This paper also provides educators with practical methods for incorporating contemplative pedagogy techniques into their classrooms for students’ academic and personal success.

The effect of cubic-texture on fatigue cracking in a metastable β titanium alloy subjected to high-cycle fatigue

In this work, stress-controlled high-cycle fatigue tests were performed on Ti-7Mo-3Nb-3Cr-3Al alloy with β-cubic texture to investigate fatigue crack-initiation mechanisms and microstructurally small fatigue crack growth behaviors. The S-N curve shows a general feature of monotonic increase in the mean lifetime with decreasing stress level. Fatigue crack-initiation sites revealed the contiguous β facets. The fracture surface observations and the slip trace analysis show that most faceting occurred in {110} 〈111〉 slip system with the highest Schmid factor. Besides, a higher Kernel average misorientation (KAM) was found in fatigued microstructure. This strain localization would contribute to the fatigue crack-initiation process.

Maternal plasma levels of oxytocin during breastfeeding-A systematic review.

IntroductionOxytocin is a key hormone in breastfeeding. No recent review on plasma levels of oxytocin in response to breastfeeding is available.Materials and methodsSystematic literature searches on breastfeeding induced oxytocin levels were conducted 2017 and 2019 in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. Data on oxytocin linked effects and effects of medical interventions were included if available.ResultsWe found 29 articles that met the inclusion criteria. All studies had an exploratory design and included 601 women. Data were extracted from the articles and summarised in tables. Breastfeeding induced an immediate and short lasting (20 minutes) release of oxytocin. The release was pulsatile early postpartum (5 pulses/10 minutes) and coalesced into a more protracted rise as lactation proceeded. Oxytocin levels were higher in multiparous versus primiparous women. The number of oxytocin pulses during early breastfeeding was associated with greater milk yield and longer duration of lactation and was reduced by stress. Breastfeeding-induced oxytocin release was associated with elevated prolactin levels; lowered ACTH and cortisol (stress hormones) and somatostatin (a gastrointestinal hormone) levels; enhanced sociability; and reduced anxiety, suggesting that oxytocin induces physiological and psychological adaptations in the mother. Mechanical breast pumping, but not bottle-feeding was associated with oxytocin and prolactin release and decreased stress levels. Emergency caesarean section reduced oxytocin and prolactin release in response to breastfeeding and also maternal mental adaptations. Epidural analgesia reduced prolactin and mental adaptation, whereas infusions of synthetic oxytocin increased prolactin and mental adaptation. Oxytocin infusion also restored negative effects induced by caesarean section and epidural analgesia.ConclusionsOxytocin is released in response to breastfeeding to cause milk ejection, and to induce physiological changes to promote milk production and psychological adaptations to facilitate motherhood. Stress and medical interventions during birth may influence these effects and thereby adversely affect the initiation of breastfeeding.

The effects of “Workplace Health Promotion Program” in nurses: A randomized controlled trial and one-year follow-up

In this study, the authors examined the effects of the “Workplace Health Promotion Program” (WHPP) on pain, fatigue, stress, professional quality of life (Pro-QoL), and coping skills for nurses. The authors conducted a randomized control trial in 30 nurses who agreed to participate in this study. Progressive relaxation training, posture and breath exercises, and ergonomic suggestions as a WHPP were applied to the intervention group (n = 15) during the five weeks. The intervention group showed decrease in pain (p = .001), fatigue (p = .001), and stress levels (p = .003) and increase in coping skills and Pro-QoL (p < .05). In contrast, the authors observed no improvement in the control group. The authors concluded at the end of the study that WHPP remains effective in nurses.

Interacting With a Visiting Dog Increases Fingertip Temperature in Elderly Residents of Nursing Homes.

The aim of this study was to investigate whether interacting with a visiting dog influences fingertip temperature and cortisol levels in residents living in nursing homes for the elderly. The study included two groups, the dog group (n = 13) and the control group (n = 11–15) and lasted for 8 weeks for the dog group and 6 weeks for the control group. All participants were residents living at nursing homes for the elderly. The researchers visited small groups of the participants twice weekly during the entire study in both the dog and the control group. The visiting dog and the dog handler accompanied the researchers during weeks 3–6. Fingertip temperature was measured and saliva samples for cortisol determination were collected at 0, 20 and 60 min for the dog group and at 0 and 20 min for the control group. For analysis the study was divided into periods; Period 1 (week 1–2), Period 2 (week 3–4), Period 3 (week 5–6) and Period 4 (week 7–8, only the dog group). Mean values based on all data obtained at 0 and 20 min during period 1–3 were compared between groups. A second, separate analysis for the dog group also included data from 60 min and for period 4. For the dog group fingertip temperature increased significantly between period 1 and 2, 1 and 3 and 1 and 4 (p < 0.05). In addition, fingertip temperature rose significantly between 0 and 20 min and between 0 and 60 min within all periods. For the control group a significant decrease in fingertip temperature was observed between period 1 and 3 (p < 0.05). Fingertip temperature did not differ between the two groups during period 1, but was significantly higher for the dog group than for the control group during periods 2 and 3 (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively). Cortisol results are only presented descriptively due to that many samples had too low volume of saliva to be analyzed. In the present study interaction between elderly residents and a visiting dog resulted in increased fingertip temperature, probably reflecting a decrease in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and therefore a decrease in stress levels.

The Influence of Mandala Pattern Coloring Therapy Toward Academic Stress Level on First Grade Students at Nursing Undergraduate Study Program

First-degree students have many experiences with academic problems, namely stress, stress is a response to the burden received. Increased stress for students causes a depressive condition that adversely affects him. Management that can be used is coloring the mandala pattern which can affect the endorphin hormone so that the individual is in a state of relaxation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of therapeutic coloring on mandala patterns on academic stress levels in first-degree students. The research method in this study used a type of pre-experimental research with the Pretest-Posttest One Group approach. The number of samples in this study amounted to 60 first-level students with purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were the Student-life Stress Inventory questionnaire and the coloring book of the mandala pattern with measurements of stress levels carried out pre and post-test. Therapy for coloring the mandala pattern was carried out for three meetings. Analysis of the data used is a paired t-test. The results showed that before the mandala pattern coloring therapy almost all (98.3%) students experienced moderate stress, after being given mandala pattern coloring therapy almost all (78.3%) students were still experiencing moderate stress but with a decrease in percentage and a small percentage (21.7%) students experienced a decrease in stress levels to mild stress. The paired t-test results showed a sig p-value of 0,000 &lt;α (0.05). So it can be concluded that there is a therapeutic effect of coloring mandala patterns on academic stress levels at first-level students. Based on the results of this study, institutions are expected to be able to apply color therapy to the mandala pattern as a complementary therapy in handling students who experience academic stress.

Effects of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Senior Students

Senior students are subject to several demands relative to the transition from the academic to professional environment. This pressure can lead to an increase in psychological symptoms. The aim of this study was to identify the possible effects of a brief mindfulness-based intervention on depression, anxiety, and stress in senior students. Another objective was to evaluate whether there was an association between the amount of meditative practices performed by the participants and the possible effects of the intervention. The study had a pre-experimental design, with pre- and post-intervention test and comparative and correlational measures. The intervention of six weekly meetings was attended by 34 participants and held in a university located in the south of Brazil. The results revealed a significant reduction in the three dimensions analyzed, according to the DASS-21 instrument. The scores showed a significant decrease in the level of depression with a large effect size, as well as a decrease in anxiety and stress levels with medium effect sizes. No associations were found between the amount of meditative practices performed by the undergraduates and the effects of the variables. It was concluded that a brief mindfulness intervention is capable of promoting mental health in academic contexts.

The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Yoga Interventions on Fifth-Grade Students Perceived Stress and Anxiety

With rising pressure and an increase in expected academic performance in schools across the United States, students are experiencing higher levels of stress than ever before. To address this issue, the present study examined the impact of mindfulness-based yoga interventions on fifth-grade students' perceived stress and anxiety levels through a mixed methods research approach. Quantitative data were collected from students through a pre- and post-questionnaire while qualitative data were garnered through an interview with the classroom teacher. Findings revealed that following the intervention period, students reported a decrease in stress levels (9.29%) and a slight increase in anxiety levels (1.9%). Particularly, males in the remedial class displayed changes in both a decrease in stress (16.68%) and anxiety (31.58%) levels. Additionally, the following themes emerged from the qualitative data: (a) teacher perceptions of students' anxiety and stress in the classroom; (b) transfer of mindfulness-based yoga skills; and (c) creating a positive transition. These results suggest that mindfulness-based yoga can be a positive tool for the classroom to reduce students' anxiety and stress.

Effectiveness of Best Possible Self and Gratitude Writing Intervention on Mental Health Among Parents of Troubled Children.

The current study was conducted to determine if journaling focused on best possible self and gratitude could improve physiological and mental health outcomes in a sample of affected parents who have teenagers or adult children with emotional and/or behavioral problems. A quasi-experimental, pretest/posttest design was used with blood pressure measure and saliva collection at baseline, after a first journal entry, and after a 6-week journaling intervention. Among 42 parents who completed the pretest, 37 (88.1%) completed the 6-week guided journal and posttest. Findings of paired t tests indicated a statistically significant decrease in stress level (p < 0.001), anxiety (p < 0.001), somatic symptoms (p = 0.001), and depression (p = 0.01), as well as increased gratitude (p = 0.012) among participants. Repeated measures analysis of variance indicated the journaling intervention showed a statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (p = 0.016), but not diastolic blood pressure, or cortisol level at the three testing times. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(9), 31-39.].

IMPLEMENTATION OF YOGA EXERCISES IN PATIENTS WITH OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY DISORDERS TO DECREASE STRESS

Introduction: the treatment of excess nutritional disorders generates different levels of stress that are often responsible for abandoning the diet or for non-therapeutic adherence. Objective: implement Yoga exercise routine as an alternative therapy for stress management. Methodology: applied, quasi-experimental research, consisting of the implementation of a yoga program in patients with overweight and obesity undergoing treatment. Universe consisting of 78 patients, of which 69 were part of the sample. A stress questionnaire was applied at the beginning of the investigation and after the end of the exercise program. McNemar's non-parametric test was used to identify significance of changes in the stress level of the investigated patients. Results: average age of 46.28 years with a predominance of female patients, overweight and associated comorbidities, where arterial hypertension was the most frequent. High stress levels predominated at the beginning of the study and low levels at the end of the intervention. Conclusions: the implementation of the Yoga exercise program caused statistically significant changes in the decrease in stress levels of overweight and obese patients.