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Applying The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Sedentariness And Stress, Shana M. Walsh, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Grant B. Morgan, Rodney G. Bowden, Eva Doyle, Paul M. Gordon

Health Behavior Research

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in the sedentary behavior (SB) of young and middle-aged U.S. adults. Relationships between SB over a six-week period were examined using socio-demographic characteristics, TPB constructs, and a stress variable.

Methods: Participants (n=45, mean age=31 years, 70% female, 83% White) completed surveys that included sociodemographic information, TPB constructs, and the Weekly Stress Inventory. Participants wore an activity monitor for six weeks and completed the stress inventory once weekly over the study period. A longitudinal model was estimated to determine the relationship between …

Use Of Hearing Protection In Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Systematic Review Of The Evidence, Nathalie Chouery, Kathleen T. Dunckley

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) settings present neonates with many environmental hazards, including exposure to dangerous sound intensity levels. Noise levels in NICUs worldwide overwhelmingly exceed the recommendations for safe exposure by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Environmental modifications and staff behavioral changes have proved ineffective to sufficiently reduce infant noise exposure. A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to answer if earmuffs improves physiologic stability, behavioral response, and sleep behavior, which are markers of stress response in NICU patients. Seven databases were searched for pertinent records using a specific search protocol. Seven studies met the review’s inclusion criteria …

How The Human Immune System Reacts To Stress Such As Drowning, Luke O'Neill Ph.D., Frs

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

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The Distinction In Level Of Stress, Anxiety, And Depression Between Efavirenz With Nevirapine Therapies (Study On Hiv/Aids-Infected Patients At Vct-Cst Clinic Dr.Kariadi Hospital Semarang), Muflihatunnaimah Muflihatunnaimah, Alifiati Fitrikasari, Muchlis Achsan Udji Sofro

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

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Comparison Of Level Of Stress Among Medical Students Of Private And Government Medical College In Pakistan, Muneeba Faisal, Mohammad Ali Khalid, Muhammad Bin Khalid

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: The medical profession is considered one of the most stressful professions owing to its never ending pressures, critical decisions and hectic working hours. Medical education is no exception either and published medical literature documents a considerable amount of stress in medical students across the globe. Furthermore, researches also claim that medical students experience more stress than non-medical students and the sources of stress stem from all the three spheres of life, i.e., academic, financial and social. Subjects and Methods: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study which was conducted at Rawalpindi Medical University and Foundation University Medical College. 300 medical …

Technology Stress In Perioperative Nursing: An Ongoing Concern, Judith Smith, Debra Palesy

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

The following discussion will explore the impact of technology on perioperative nursing roles and the development of the phenomenon coined ‘technology stress’. We will begin by reviewing the ongoing debate of technical versus caring nursing practices. The impact of advanced technology on perioperative nursing roles is explored, highlighting the development of technology stress. The paper concludes with some recommendations for further research.

Nativity Differences In Stress Among Asian And Pacific Islander American Women, Brittany N. Morey, Gilbert C. Gee, Salma Shariff-Marco, Gem M. Le, Alison J. Canchola, Juan Yang, Laura Allen, Sandra Lee, Roxanna Bautista, Trish Quema La Chica, Winston Tseng, Pancho Chang, Scarlett Lin Gomez

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

According to the Stress Process Theory, people who are marginalized in society encounter more stress than those in more advantaged positions. Immigrants are one such marginalized group in the United States (US) who may experience greater psychological stress than their US-born counterparts due to (1) severing of social ties; (2) social disadvantage and marginalization; and (3) adaptation to a new environment. This study examines the disparity in stress by nativity, and how social factors contribute to this disparity for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women. Data come from the Asian Community Health Initiative, which included a sample of 291 foreign-born …

Management Of Deep Space Infections Of The Neck, Emil Mărginean, Sargarovschi Egor, Ciprian Venter, Alina Pantiș, Oana Vălenaș, Ildiko Sorban, Maria Domuța, Cristian Bălălău, Razvan V. Scaunasu Md, Bogdan Popescu

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Infections of the deep neck spaces often present a clinical challenge for the ENT surgeon. Management of these complex suppurations of the neck requires in fact a multidisciplinary approach due to possible complications like mediastinitis, septic shock and MSOF, life threatening bleeding and ICU management. The spread of infection from the primary site to other regions is possible through the lymphatic, arterial and venous vessels, or directly along the fasciae. There are several classifications for the etiology, pathogenic mechanism and site of evolution, the most frequently encountered clinical forms being peritonsillar abscess, retropharyngeal abscess, lateropharyngeal abscess, and the deep cervical …

Is Your Graduate Nurse Suffering From Transition Shock?, Erin Wakefield

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

The term ‘transition shock’ is a relatively new concept used to describe the experience of moving from the comfortable and familiar role of the preregistration nursing student to the professional registered nurse (RN)1. The initial and most dramatic stage in this theory of role adaption occurs over the first four months of professional practice.

Transition shock has foundational basis in Kramer’s theory of ‘reality shock,’ which describes the phenomenon of studying for many years to practice a particular role, and then finding the professional reality is different than expected. Reality shock has four phases – the honeymoon phase, the shock …

The Effects Of A Structured Coping Strategy Program For Graduate Occupational Therapy Students, Ana L. Rodriguez, Ingrid Provident

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Graduate students experience high levels of stress, which may hinder their learning. Students may use both adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies, or they may not have acquired strategies to effectively cope with stress. A six week pilot educational intervention based on the cognitive-behavioral model was developed and delivered to second year Master of Occupational Therapy students. The intervention was a structured adaptive coping strategy program designed to educate and increase students’ awareness of adaptive coping strategies and overall well-being. The intervention educated participants on strategies aimed at improving coping skills as measured by the Brief COPE and a Coping Strategy …