Lipp's Inventory Of Stress Symptoms Research Articles

Obesidade abdominal está associado com níveis de estresse em militares

Introduction: The modern lifestyle, marked by an intense routine and inadequate diet, contributes to the increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), especially obesity, which can be influenced by stress. The relationship between stress, nutritional status and NCDs lacks comprehensive studies, especially when it concerns public security professionals. Objective: To evaluate the abdominal obesity and its association with stress symptoms in military personnel in the metropolitan region of a Brazilian capital. Methods: The study is part of the "SOMA-SI" program, which investigated the health of public security agents in Espírito Santo between April and December 2022. The sample included police officers, firefighters and municipal guards (n=213). Healthy adult military personnel were included and those on leave or under psychiatric treatment were excluded. Among the variables measured were blood pressure measurements, anthropometric assessment and Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) v. 25 for Windows® was used for statistical analyses. Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were performed at 5% significance, exploring associations between categorical variables and differences in median stress scores. Results: The sample consisted of 216 participants, predominantly men (75.5%) and non-white (63.7%), revealing 61.6% with more than 15 years of work, 81.1% with income above six salaries minimum and 77.3% with completed higher education. Military police officers represented the majority (67.6%), with 72.2% being parents, 57.9% alcohol consumers and 9.3% smokers. The majority had excess body fat (70.8%) and weight (77.3%). Statistical associations were observed between waist perimeter and stress symptoms (p = 0.004). Conclusion: The study revealed an association between abdominal adiposity and stress in military personnel, highlighting the high incidence of stress symptoms and excess weight in the sample. Associations were also identified between blood glucose, blood pressure and demographic factors. However, it highlights the importance of more comprehensive studies to understand the impact of stress on the health of security agents.

Prospective analysis of the impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on patients and caregivers

Introduction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a high incidence, prevalence and morbidity and mortality among the world population, negatively impacting the biopsychosocial aspects of patients and family caregivers. Objective. To evaluate the association between the mental health of caregivers and CKD patients on dialysis. Method. A prospective cohort study, the sample included patients with CKD on dialysis at the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) and their family caregivers from 2015 to 2019. The instruments used for data collection were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Perceived Social Support Scale (EPSS), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory (LISS), the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36), the Fatigue Pictogram. Results. Most patients were on haemodialysis for more than 4 years and were female, middle-aged, and black. Most caregivers were female, middle-aged and white. The participants in both groups predominantly married people with low levels of education. The general levels of mental health and quality of life (QoL) between patients and caregivers were similar. Conclusion. The mental health of patients and their family caregivers was similarly and negatively affected by CKD; therefore, treatment and interdisciplinary mental health care measures are urgent for this population.

Comparison of Stress Level, Habitual Physical Activity Level and Immune Profile of People Living With HIV

The objective of this study was to compare the level of stress, the habitual level of Physical Activity and the immunological profile of people living with HIV. The present study had as sample 307 individuals of both sexes, X̅ = 46.8 ± 9.2 years, with positive HIV serology. Socioeconomic information was collected using an instrument, CD4+ lymphocyte count and HIV viral load were collected from the patients' medical records. Stress level was assessed using Lipp's Stress Symptom Inventory (ISSL), and Baecke's questionnaire was used to classify physical activity level. The Man-Whitney test was used to compare the variables and the Spearman test to verify the relationship between the variables adopting p < 0.05 as the significance level. As a result, the study showed that 26.9% of the individuals are in the stress exhaustion phase, in relation to the level of physical activity, 28.2% were identified as "active", 23.1% as "very active", 23.1% as "insufficiently active", and 24.1% as "sedentary". The presence of stress was prevalent in sedentary individuals (13.6%) with longer duration of infection (27.3%) and with lymphocyte counts above 500mm (43.3%). The CD4+ count showed a significant result when compared to the level of stress, (U=1848.50; p=0.02). A relationship between depression/anxiety and stress was identified (r = 0.407; p > 0.001). We conclude that the presence of stress has an effect on TCD4+ count and that the higher the depression/anxiety symptoms the higher the stress level in PLHIV. Keywords: Viral Load, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Psychological Stress, HIV

Peripheral muscle oxygenation and symptoms of stress in adolescents with and without temporomandibular disorder.

To compare peripheral muscle oxygenation levels and the prevalence of psychological stress in adolescents with and without temporomandibular disorder (TMD). A cross-sectional study was performed with adolescents submitted into two groups: those diagnosed with TMD (DG) and control (CG). Muscle oxygenation was measured by near-infrared spectroscopy in the masseter and upper trapezius muscles. Symptoms of stress were assessed by Lipp's Stress Symptom Inventory for Adults or Child Stress Scale. A Student t-test was used for intergroup comparisons and association between categorical variables by chi-square test, phi coefficient of correlation, odds ratio, and two-way ANOVA. Fifty-three adolescents were evaluated and a significant reduction was observed in the oxyhemoglobin level in the masseter muscle at rest (p = 0.04) and contraction (p = 0.02). A greater total hemoglobin level was found in the upper trapezius muscle at rest in DG (p = 0.03), with a significant difference in the tissue saturation index during contraction (p = 0.05) intergroup. Individuals in the DG were 4.523 times more likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of stress than in CG. Adolescents from DG showed reduced masseter oxyhemoglobin values at rest and during contraction and showed more signs and symptoms of stress than healthy controls. In the upper trapezius, DG showed higher values of total circulating hemoglobin, essential for greater blood flow and efficient maximum voluntary contraction. Changes in tissue oxygenation and stress in adolescents with TMD prompted the earlier treatment of this population to prevent disease progression into adulthood.

PATIENTS WITH PARAFUNCTIONAL HABITS: ASSESSMENT OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS AND ITS REPERCUSSIONS BEFORE ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERIES

Introduction: Parafunctional habits are behaviors that are not part of the functional and physiological needs of the components of the stomatognathic system and can be indicative of stress, anxiety and/or depression. They can generate complications during and after oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of parafunctional habits and psychological status in patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgeries, their associated factors and their interference with the course of the dental procedure. Material and Method: The study is a field research, characterized by being observational, with a cohort design, with a quali-quantitative approach. A stratified probability sampling was carried out in patients from the CEO of surgery at Asces-Unita and the Clínica Ortoestetica de Toritama, to verify if there are factors in public and private care that may interfere during and after oral and maxillofacial surgeries.The research instruments were questionnaires based on the Beck Depression. Inventory-BDI, the Beck Anxiety Inventory-BAI, the LIPP Stress Symptoms Inventory. Results and Discussion: 116 patients were interviewed, among which 88 (75.86%) are from the Surgery CEO of the Centro Universitário Tabosa de Almeida-ASCES UNITA and 28 (24.13%) are from the Orthoesthetic Clinic of Toritama/PE. Of those interviewed, 64 (55.17%) patients had some parafunctional habit, 61 (52.58%) patients had some psychological disorder and 68 (58.62%) patients had some surgical complication. Factors such as stress, anxiety and depression can impair the surgical process as well as the patient’s recovery, generating a greater probability of episodes of high blood pressure, more intense bleeding in surgeries and a reduction of immune resistance, as well as leading to disorders psychosomatic. Conclusion: Thus, after crossing the variables, it was confirmed that there is a relationship between surgical complications with parafunctional habits and psychological disorders.

Manifestation of stress in education professionals in the port region of Baixada Santista, SP, Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objective: The objective of this research was to evaluate stress in teachers in the five areas of Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary School I and II, High School and University). Methods: A total of 125 teachers from Baixada Santista, SP, Brazil, were included. Physical and psychological stress in the their lives were evaluated, using the Marilda Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory (lSSI) test. Symptoms were assessed in the first 24 hours, 1 week and after 1 month. It was applied remotely, in a single application, from April to June 2021. Results: Out of the total of 125 teachers, 92 had stress and 33 had no stress. Out of the 111 female participants, 84 had stress and 27 had no stress, whereas out of the 14 male participants, 8 had stress and 6 had no stress. Of the 92 participants that showed stress, 5 participants were in the Alert Phase, 49 participants were in the Resistance Phase and 38 participants were in the Exhaustion Phase. 39 participants had Physical symptoms, 5 participants had Psychological symptoms and 48 participants had both symptoms. Conclusion: It is important to reflect on the importance of stress prevention within educational institutions, aiming to provide a better quality of life for teachers.

Brazilian Loneliness Scale: Evidence of Validity Based on Relations to Depression, Anxiety and Stress

Abstract This paper aimed mainly to investigate the relationships between Brazilian Loneliness Scale (UCLA-BR) and the levels of depression, anxiety and stress in Brazilian college students. These concepts were assessed using validated scales (Patient Health Questionnaire - PHQ-9, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - DASS-21, Beck Anxiety Inventory - BAI and Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory - ISSL). A total of 325 college students participated and responded all the instruments. Descriptive, correlational and group differences analyzes were conducted. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress varied depending on the instrument used. UCLA-BR presented evidence of validity based on relationships with depression, anxiety and stress, especially depression (assessed by DASS-21). Analysis of measurement scales can help to understand aspects of college students’ mental health.

Impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 na qualidade de vida e no estresse de docentes de uma instituição federal

A pandemia do SARS-CoV-2 declarada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde em 2020 impôs à população mudança de posturas e adaptação nos modos de vida em todos os contextos. Considerando que tais mudanças podem refletir negativamente na vida das pessoas, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo determinar o impacto da pandemia da COVID-19 na qualidade de vida e no estresse de docentes do ensino básico, técnico e tecnológico de uma instituição federal de ensino. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico de corte transversal, cuja coleta de dados ocorreu de forma remota, nos meses de setembro a novembro de 2020 por meio da aplicação de um instrumento de identificação sociodemográfica, de formação e ocupacional, elaborada pelos autores, o WHOQOL-bref, versão brasileira e o Inventário de Sintomas de Estresse de Lipp. A obtenção dos resultados ocorreu por meio de análise descritiva e inferencial e evidenciou Índice Geral de Qualidade de Vida (IGQV) de 61,14%. A situação conjugal, o fato de ter filhos, participar de comissões e possuir titulação máxima foi significativamente associado aos domínios físico, psicológico, das relações sociais e geral, respectivamente. Na avaliação de estresse 54,95% tiveram avaliação positiva com predomínio na fase de resistência (90%), com sintomatologia psicológica (66%) e associação significativa em todos os domínios do WHOQOL-bref, demonstrando que o estresse interfere na qualidade de vida dos docentes. Desta forma, destaca-se a importância de se promover ações que objetivem a redução dos níveis de estresse para a melhoria na qualidade de vida dos docentes.

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Objective:This study investigated stress and performance levels in candidates for the Brazilian Bar Association examination (Exame da Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil) in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil.Methods:The following instruments were used: A sociodemographic data sheet, Lipp's Stress Symptom Inventory for Adults, the Ways of Coping Scale, the Adult Self-Report Scale, and the Self-Report Questionnaire. The final sample comprised 117 candidates, aged from 18 to 59 years (mean = 29.7, standard deviation = 7.8), 76 women (65%) and 41 men (35%).Results:In the first phase of the examination, 67 candidates were approved (57.3%), but there was no significant difference in terms of stress: stress symptoms were present in 76.1% of the successful candidates and 62% of the unsuccessful candidates; (χ2 (1) = 2.09; p = 0.148). In terms of stress phases, 70.6% of the successful candidates (n = 36) were in the resistance phase and 78.4% of these had psychological symptoms. The mean age of successful candidates (28.2 years) was lower than that of unsuccessful candidates (31.7 years); (t (115) = −2.48; p = 0.015). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms were detected in 18 successful candidates (26.9%) and 6 unsuccessful candidates (12.2%); (χ2 (1) = 2.85; p = 0.091).Conclusions:Candidates who were successful in the first phase of the Brazilian Bar Association examination tended to be younger and scored higher for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, but their stress levels did not differ from those of unsuccessful candidates.

Women with premature ovarian failure using hormone therapy do not experience increased levels of depression, anxiety and stress compared to controls.

ObjectiveTo evaluate anxiety, depression and stress of POI women using hormone therapy. MethodsA quantitative cross-sectional study included 61 women diagnosed with POI receiving HT, and 61 women with preserved ovarian function, matched 1:1 for age (control group). Instruments used to evaluate depression, anxiety and stress were Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Lipp's Stress Symptom Inventory (LSSI). The chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, Mann-Whitney test, Spearman's correlation coefficient or logistic regression analysis with stepwise criteria were used for analysis. ResultsThe mean age of POI women and control group was 35.03±7.68 and 34.49±7.55 years old (p = 0.63). POI group and control group had a mean of 0.44±0.92 and 1.28±1.38 children (p = 0,001); the total BDI, BAI and LSSI scores were 15.72±11.68 and 13.66±8.44 (p = 0.64); 17.54±13.16 and 17.25±11.05 (p = 0.90), 19.39±12.08 and 18.93±11.21 (p = 0.945). The majority of women did not have depression or presented mild depression, but approximately one-third had moderate-severe undiagnosed depressive or anxiety symptoms. In POI group, depression was positively correlated with the number of children and anxiety. Anxiety and stress were also positively correlated. It was observed that for each point in the BDI, the risk of stress above 20 increased 19.6%, while for each point in the BAI, the risk of greater stress increased 32.4%. LimitationsThis is a cross-sectional study, which made it impossible to draw cause and effect conclusions ConclusionWomen with POI receiving HT have indexes of depression, anxiety and stress similar to the population of women with preserved ovarian function.

Burden, Stress, and Depression in Informal Caregivers of Patients Pre and Post Liver Transplant

BackgroundCaring for a patient with chronic liver disease involves exposure to factors that increase family caregivers’ vulnerability to developing mental disorders. This study reassessed the scores of burden, stress, and depression in informal (family) caregivers of patients with liver disease after liver transplant. MethodsIn this observational and descriptive study, the caregivers were reassessed for the same outcomes 4 to 10 years following the initial assessment pre-transplant. The data were obtained from the identification card, the interview script, the Brazilian version of the Caregiver Burden Scale, the Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults, and the Beck Depression Inventory. Descriptive statistics of pre- and post-liver transplant phases were calculated, and the Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to compare the burden scores. ResultsThe 5 caregivers were women, with a mean age of 51.6 (SD, 8.38) years. All of the caregivers’ (100%) burden score increased, 2 caregivers needed to seek some form of help, and 3 caregivers showed an indication of burden risk. Regarding stress symptoms, 3 caregivers (60%) maintained a score indicating no stress, 2 caregivers (40%) presented increased scores, and the predominant symptoms changed from psychological to physical. Regarding depression, 3 caregivers (60%) maintained the minimum level of symptoms for depression, and 2 caregivers (40%) presented increased scores. ConclusionAfter liver transplant, caregivers’ burden scores increased, and levels of stress and depression increased for caregivers who already showed symptoms in the pre-transplant phase.

Prevalence of temporomandibular disorder and its association with stress and anxiety among university students

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and the association with stress and anxiety among university students. Material and Methods: The Fonseca Anamnestic Index, Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (IDATE) and LIPP Stress Symptom Inventory (LIPP) were applied for 714 voluntaries. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyzes were performed using the chi-square or Fisher's exact test and the Student's t-test or ANOVA, significance level of 5%. Results: The prevalence of TMD was 68.63%, 46.9% had mild TMD. There was a statistically significant difference between the means of age and the severity of the TMD, higher mean values for severe TMD (22.5 ± 3.3 years). There was a statistically significant association between the female and TMD, higher prevalence of mild TMD. Among the volunteers diagnosed with TMD, a significant number were diagnosed without stress, but there was a statistically significant association between those diagnosed with stress and mild TMD, anxiety and TMD, (state: moderate anxiety and DTM - 50%; trait: moderate and severe anxiety and mild DTM - 49.3% and 49.87%, respectively). Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms, with higher prevalence in the female gender, mild TMD was more significant, and anxiety and stress were significantly present among university students with TMD signs and symptoms.KeywordsTemporomandibular disorder; Anxiety; Psychological stress.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and associated risk factors in health care professionals in a community hospital in Brazil.

Introduction:Health care professionals are vulnerable to several health problems, including overweight, stress and anxiety. As such, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a likely diagnosis in this population.Objectives:To investigate the association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and levels of stress and anxiety in a sample of health care workers in a community hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.Methods:The sample consisted of 107 health care workers who were interviewed and screened for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease based on clinical, imaging and laboratory parameters. Occupational stress was evaluated using Lipp’s Stress Symptom Inventory, and anxiety was assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.Results:The mean age of the sample was 37.6 years. Most participants were female (89.1%) and the most frequent occupation was nursing technicians (83.2%). While 77.22% of participants did not report significant levels of stress, 30.7% did have mild anxiety. Statistical tests did not reveal a significant association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and stress (p = 0.688) or anxiety (p = 0.996).Conclusions:All participants with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease had some degree of anxiety, but only some experienced stress symptoms, according to Lipp’s Inventory. Statistical tests did not confirm an association between stress, anxiety and the presence non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Nevertheless, the potential association between these variables should continue to be investigated given the global rise in the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its implications for health care workers.

Transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial

BackgroundGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition with current treatments being only moderately effective. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques might provide a novel approach for treating GAD. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has shown promising efficacy and tolerability for major depression but has not been investigated for GAD yet. Thus, we investigated the effects of tDCS on patients with GAD. MethodsWe conducted a pilot, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial on 30 GAD patients. Five sessions of tDCS (2 mA, 20 min, anode over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and cathode over the right supraorbital cortex) were performed. Anxiety was the primary outcome and it was measured by the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Secondary outcomes were accessed by the Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Data were examined at baseline, after the 5th day of intervention, and at 1-week follow-up. ResultsThirty patients finished the study. There were no significant improvements in anxiety, mood symptoms of stress, affectivity or depression. Anodal stimulation of the left DLPFC showed significant improvements in physical symptoms of stress in GAD patients. LimitationsAdditional tDCS sessions could have resulted in larger tDCS effects. ConclusionFive sessions of anodal tDCS over the DLPFC did not improve the main outcomes for GAD patients, although physical symptoms of stress were improved. The role of tDCS in GAD should be explored in larger patient samples using different parameters.

Do family functioning and mothers' and children's stress increase the odds of probable sleep bruxism among schoolchildren? A case control study.

To investigate the association between probable sleep bruxism (PSB) and associated factors in schoolchildren. A case-control study was conducted with a representative sample of 320 schoolchildren aged 8 to 10years. The case group (160 children with PSB) and the control group (160 children without PSB) were matched for sex and age at a proportion of 1:1. Information on audible characteristics of PSB, harmful oral habits, and socio-demographic characteristics as collected through questionnaires answered by the parents/caregivers. The family functioning of children was measured through The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES III). Mothers self-administered the Lipp Stress Symptoms Inventory (LSSI) for adults to measure mothers' stress and the children filled out the Child Stress Scale (CSS) to measure the children stress. Data analysis used descriptive and logistic regression analyses (p < 0.05). Among the children with stress, 67.3% had PSB. Children with stress (OR = 2.22, 95% CI 1.18-4.19), those with a history of nail biting (OR = 2.22, 95% CI 1.39-3.55), and biting objects (OR = 1.77, 95% CI 1.09-2.87) were more likely to have PSB. Childhood stress and a history of nail biting or biting objects are important signs to be considered in schoolchildren with PBS. These results alert that the PBS might be a sign of stress and other psychological problems such as tension and anxiety related to the presence of harmful oral habits. Furthermore, the results could help in the targeting of anamnesis, improved prevention and treatment strategies for sleep bruxism which should involve an interdisciplinary approach.

Níveis de estresse da equipe de enfermagem do centro cirúrgico: estudo transversal

Aim: to measure the stress levels of nursing professionals from the surgical center of a university hospital in northeastern Brazil. Method: this is a descriptive and cross-sectional study using a quantitative approach that was performed with 57 workers from the researched sector. The data collection was performed in February 2015, through the application of a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory. Result: it was verified that only 11 (19.3%) professionals presented some stage of stress; however, a concern is pointed out in the study regarding the stage of stress in which workers are: resistance. This indicates that stress is no longer in its initial phase. Regarding the inferential analysis of the data, it was evidenced that the practice of physical activity is a protective factor against the incidence of stress. Conclusion: although the investigated sector has potentially stressful characteristics, being a closed sector, the population investigated presented low levels of stress incidence.

Stress and Food Consumption Relationship in Hypertensive Patients.

BackgroundStress is a state of threat to the balance of the organism, which can cause biological and psychological changes. In hypertensive patients, stress can interfere with blood pressure levels, influence on food choices and neglect of the diet.ObjectiveThis study aims to describe the relationship between stress and dietary intake of hypertensive patients.MethodsA transversal study was carried out at the Arterial Hypertension Clinic of the Cardiology Institute of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The participants were aged ≥ 18 years and hypertensive. Blood pressure, food consumption and anthropometric measurements were collected. The variables related to stress were evaluated by the Lipp’s Stress Symptoms Inventory (LSSI) for adults. Significance level of 5% has been considered for all analyzed data.ResultsThe number of participants was 100. There was a higher prevalence of the female sex (67%), the mean age of the study population was 55.87 ± 12.55 years. Among the participants, 86% were classified in some of the stress phases, on which 57% were in the resistance phase. It was observed that there was no correlation between the presence of stress (as well as their actions), pressure levels and food consumption. The consumption of foods rich in lipids and individuals with a prevalence of psychological symptoms of stress displayed a significant association.ConclusionsRich in fat dietary has been the first choice in patients with psychological symptoms of stress. Further studies regarding remodeled dietary intake and blood pressure levels in relation to the stress phases are suggested. These findings are important to contribute to the development of prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular diseases.

Effects of an alternating work shift on air traffic controllers and the relationship with excessive daytime sleepiness and stress.

To evaluate symptoms of stress and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in air traffic control (ATC) officers in Brazil. Fifty-two ATC officers participated, based at three air traffic control units, identified as A, B and C. Stress symptoms were assessed using the Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults, and EDS by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The sample mean age was 37 years, 76.9% of whom were male. Excessive daytime sleepiness was identified in 25% of the ATC officers, with 84.6% of these based at air traffic control unit A, which has greater air traffic flow, operating a 24-hour alternating work shift schedule. A total of 16% of the ATC officers had stress symptoms, and of these, 62% showed a predominance of physical symptoms. The high percentage of ATC officers with EDS identified in group A may be related to chronodisruption due to night work and alternating shifts.

Morningness, Eveningness And Stress Perception In Physical Education Students

Objective: to identify the stress levels and sleeping habits of students from the Physical Education college during the diurnal and nocturnal periods.&#x0D; Method: this is an exploratory and descriptive study with 103 subjects. Data were collected through the Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory and the Horne &amp; Östberg Morningness-Eveningness Identification Questionnaire, and sociodemographic data.&#x0D; Results: The stress indexes showed 53.40% of students without stress and 46.6% with stress. When comparing gender and stress using the chi-square test, one obtained (p=0.0411), indicating that women are more stressed than men. There were 61.1% of students classified with indifferent chronotype. Among the students, 80.4% from the diurnal period were not suitable for the chronotype, as well as 74.5% of the students from the nocturnal period were not either.&#x0D; Conclusion: the majority of the students did not present the chronotype adequate for the study schedule and they presented stress, being more frequent in the female group.

Stress Level Assessment of Medical School Program and correlations between Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Stress is a psychological change that is becoming ever more frequent among medical school students than that of the general population, and these stress levels may affect academic performance. When the individual learning style does not fit into the method used by the student's university, the clash may become another stress factor. We evaluated preferred learning styles (Honey-Alonso Learning Styles Questionnaire) and stress levels (Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults) among medical students from two universities in the state of São Paulo that apply different teaching methods. The results showed that and the majority of the students were found to exhibit the reflexive learning style at both schools (60.4% at UNOESTE and 32.7% in FACERES) and high stress levels overall among the students (68.2% at UNOESTE and 74.0% at FACERES) in the resistance phase (81%), and there was a predominance of psychological symptoms of stress over physical symptoms at both universities (75.86% of students at UNOESTE and 86.48% at FACERES). Female students were found to exhibit higher stress levels than their male counterparts (72% and 55%, respectively). However, we didn´t find any statistical association between stress level and learning style. This is the first study to compare stress levels, learning styles, and teaching methodologies at two different medical schools.