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Chulalongkorn University

2011

Stress

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Stress And Associated Factors Among Ruamkatanyu Rescue Workers In Bangkok Mmetropolis, P Somboon, C. Roomruangwong May 2011

Stress And Associated Factors Among Ruamkatanyu Rescue Workers In Bangkok Mmetropolis, P Somboon, C. Roomruangwong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background : Ruamkatanyu rescue workers is a special properties and especial individual occupation. They are working with injured and emergency patients which may have additional work danger that have effect on physical, emotional and any pressure. However, the prevalence and predictors of stress in this group of subject have not been studied. This aim of study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of stress among Ruamkatanyu rescue workers in Bangkok Metropolis. Objective : To study stress and associated factors among Ruamkatanyu rescue workers in Bangkok Metropolis. Design : A cross – sectional descriptive study. Setting : Ruamkatanyu rescue …


Reduction Of Stress, Depression And Overweight By Awareness Of Problems In Thai Medical Students, Srinakharinwirot University, K Kongsomboon, D. Pattarathitinan Jan 2011

Reduction Of Stress, Depression And Overweight By Awareness Of Problems In Thai Medical Students, Srinakharinwirot University, K Kongsomboon, D. Pattarathitinan

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Objective : To determine the effect of awareness in reducing the stress, depression and overweight in medical students of Srinakharinwirot University. Design : Cohort study. Materials and Methods : All 646 medical students of Srinakharinwirot University were recruited, and the response rate was 86%. The study was done from September 2007 to March 2008. Each participant was evaluated at twice; at the end of the first and second semester. The diagnostic screening test for depression was from the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand and the stress test of Suanprung Hospital, Thailand. After evaluation at the end …