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The current study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Spanish language version of the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-S) in a population of pregnant women who speak Spanish in Peru using item response theory (IRT). Our study consisted of 5,435 pregnant women who participated in the Pregnancy Outcomes Maternal and Infant Study (PrOMIS) cohort in Peru. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to determine dimensionality of the scale in this population, and item response theory was conducted to determine the applicability of the PSS. The PSS consisted of a 2-factor questionnaire measuring perceived stress and coping capacity accounting for 77% of variability. The IRT analysis showed differences in item difficulty and discrimination. Item difficulty represents the level of the latent construct where 50% of respondents endorse a particular response, and item discrimination determines the rate of change of the probability of endorsing an item for differing ability levels. For the first factor, perceived stress, item 12 was the least difficult and item 2 was the most difficult. For the second factor, coping capacity, item 9 was the least difficult and item 6 was the most difficult. The Spanish version of the 14-item PSS can be a useful assessment tool for perceived stress, but more IRT should be done to delve further into the psychometric properties of the questionnaire to inform clinicians and policy makers more appropriately.

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Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a swift transition to online learning in medical and health sciences. This study investigated the associations of previous experience with online learning, current confidence with online learning, and resilient coping skills with perceived stress reported by pharmacy students during the emergency transition to online learning. Methods: Undergraduate pharmacy students (N=113, response rate = 41%) completed an online, self-report, cross-sectional survey during April-June 2020. Measures included Likert items measuring prior experience and current comfort levels with online learning, the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), and the Perceived Stress Scale 10-Item Version (PSS-10). Experience, comfort with online learning, reported scores, and internal consistency for the BRCS and PSS-10 were summarized. A linear regression model examined the associations of prior experience with online education, gender, and resilient coping with perceived stress. Results: Of the 113 respondents (78% female, mean age 22.3 years), > 50% had only occasional prior experience with online learning, coursework, and examinations, but 63% expressed confidence with online learning. Mean PSS-10 and BRCS scores were 23.8 and 13.3, respectively, and both scales demonstrated good internal consistency (α > 0.80). BRCS score was the single predictor of the PSS-10 score (r2 = 0.18, p < 0.001). Female gender was not a significant predictor (p = 0.11). A multiple regression model explained moderate variation in perceived stress (adjusted R2 = 0.19). Conclusion: PSS-10 and BRCS scores indicated moderate levels of stress and coping skills among students during online teaching. Most students had some prior exposure to online learning, coursework, and examinations. Higher resiliency scores, but not prior online learning experience, predicted lower perceived stress.

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Screening for prenatal stress is not routine in Suriname, despite its significant impact on maternal and newborn health. This study assessed the prevalence of high perceived prenatal stress and its sociodemographic predictors in three geographic areas in Suriname. In this cross-sectional study, data from 1190 participants of the Caribbean Consortium for Research in Environmental and Occupational Health cohort study were analyzed. Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale was completed during pregnancy to ascertain high perceived stress (cut-off score 20). The association between maternal sociodemographic factors and high perceived stress was examined using the chi-square test and logistic regression models; 27.5% of all participants had high perceived stress with statistically significant lower rates in Nickerie (18.8%) compared with Paramaribo (29.8%; p = 0.001) and the Interior (28.6%; p = 0.019). Maternal sociodemographic factors moderated the difference between the Interior and Nickerie. Participants from Paramaribo had statistically significant higher odds of high perceived stress compared to those from Nickerie, independent of their age and educational level (adjusted OR = 1.94; 95% confidence interval 1.32-2.86). Perceived stress during pregnancy is predicted by sociodemographic factors. These findings identified target groups for interventions in Suriname. Policy makers should consider integrating perceived stress assessment as a routine part of prenatal care.

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OBJECTIVE: The objective was to provide psychometric evidence of the 14-item and 10-item version of the Perceived Stress Scale in nursing professionals from Peru. METHOD: Data on 2848 professionals (92.275% women) between 23 and 69 years old (M = 21.876; SD = 10.763) was extracted from ENSUSALUD 2015. An exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) was applied with Mplus 7.0 software to analyse several measurement models in the PSS: unidimensional, bidimensional, models with method factor, and bifactor. Finally, the reliability was analysed. RESULTS: The two-factor structure obtained adequate fit indices, and acceptable factorial loadings (>.50), while the unidimensional model has poor statistical support. The construct and score reliability was also adequate. CONCLUSION: The two-factor model of the PSS-10 and PSS-14 presents adequate psychometric properties to expand its use to empirical research.

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This study aimed to investigate the association of perceived stress and salivary cortisol levels with the snack and fast-food dietary pattern in a sample of women shift workers. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 539 women aged 18-53 years working in the production line of a poultry processing plant. Stress was assessed with the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and by salivary cortisol levels (immediately after waking and upon returning home from work). Dietary patterns were identified by principal component analysis. We used linear and Poisson regression models to assess multivariable-adjusted associations of perceived stress and salivary cortisol levels with the snack and fast-food dietary pattern. After adjustments, women with higher PSS-10 scores had a 28% higher probability (95% confidence interval, 1.04-1.56) of consuming snacks/fast food. Mean (SD) waking cortisol levels were inversely associated with quartiles of the dietary pattern: Q1, 6.63 (0.43) nmol/L; Q2, 6.00 (0.38) nmol/L; Q3, 5.62 (0.40) nmol/L; and Q4, 5.29 (0.35) nmol/L (p = 0.019). Perceived stress was not associated with salivary cortisol levels. The work shift was not associated with perceived stress or cortisol levels. This study demonstrated an association of psychological and physiological measures of stress with a dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of hyper-palatable, energy-dense, ready-to-eat foods among women shift workers.

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Background: In populations with a history of conflict, early identification of pregnant women who are at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes is challenging, especially if sonography is not available. We evaluated the performance of symphysis-fundal height (SFH) for identification of high-risk pregnancies and investigated if food security and diet quality, clinical biomarkers, and stress were associated with SFH and two known indicators of maternal-fetal well-being, sonography-estimated fetal weight and amniotic fluid index (AFI). Methods: For this cross-sectional study, 61 women with high-risk pregnancies were recruited after referral to the obstetrics and gynecology unit at San José Hospital in Popayán, Colombia. Multiple stepwise linear and ordered logistic regressions were used to identify associations of SFH, sonography-estimated fetal weight and AFI classification with history of displacement, food insecurity, post-traumatic stress symptoms as well as biopsychosocial risk evaluated through the Colombian risk scale. Results: History of displacement was associated with lower SFH Z-scores, but higher hemoglobin, taking iron supplements and a higher diastolic blood pressure were associated with higher SFH Z-scores. SFH was also associated with AFI but not with sonography-estimated fetal weight. Stress indicators were associated with a higher AFI. In contrast family support, an element of the Colombian biopsychosocial risk assessment, was associated with a higher sonography-estimated fetal weight, whereas more hours of sleep/day were associated with lower sonography-estimated fetal weight. Conclusion: SFH was not only associated with biological factors known to affect maternal/fetal health but also with history of displacement, thus validating its use in conflict areas for pregnancy assessment. Associations of biopsychosocial stressors with maternal-fetal outcomes highlight the need for a systematic assessment of stress in pregnant women from conflict zones.

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OBJETIVO: Determinar los estresores laborales presentes en el personal de enfermería de los servicios de hospitalización de medicina interna, cirugía hombres y cirugía mujeres del Hospital Nacional Zacamil "Dr. Juan José Fernández", municipio de Mejicanos, El Salvador. Marzo, 2019. DISEÑO metodológico: Estudio descriptivo, corte transversal. Población 36 profesionales de enfermería de medicina interna, cirugía mujeres y hombres, del Hospital Nacional Zacamil. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó la versión española del instrumento "The Nursing Stress Scale" (NSS), que valora siete factores físicos, el ambiente psicológico y dos relacionados con el ambiente social en el hospital a través de la entrevista a cada participante. El procesamiento de la información se hizo en Excel 2013, se utilizaron pruebas estadísticas de correlación para asociar el estrés y los datos sociolaborales. RESULTADOS: La mayoría del personal fue del género femenino, entre 31 y 40 años de edad, en las áreas hospitalarias, predominando los que tienen de 1 a 10 años de trabajar y en su mayoría personal técnico. 52,8% de la población refirió que la muerte de un paciente frecuentemente le generaba estrés, con un 55,6% dijo que no tener tiempo para apoyo emocional [frecuentemente les generaba estrés, el 52,8% mencionó que frecuentemente le genera estrés cuando el medico no está presente y el paciente se está muriendo. Los estresores laborales no estuvieron relacionados de forma significativa con los datos sociolaborales como la antigüedad laboral ni el servicio al que pertenecían los colaboradores (p >0.05) CONCLUSIONES: de los 36 profesionales la mayoría frecuentemente en los factores muerte y sufrimiento, carga laboral hubo estrés, mientras que en otros factores alguna vez, Los estresores no estuvieron correlación con los datos socio laborales de los trabajadores

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BACKGROUND: The objective of the study was to determine the stress levels of girls with central precocious puberty (CPP) before and during treatment with a long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa). METHODS: The Child Stress Scale (CSS) was used for 10 unrelated girls with CPP before and after the first year of GnRHa treatment. The CSS is divided into four subscales (physical, psychological, psychological with depressive component and psychophysiological reactions). Through a quantitative analysis, it is possible to classify stress into four stages: alarm, resistance, near-exhaustion and exhaustion. RESULTS: At diagnosis, 90% of the girls showed stress levels scores at the alarm or resistance stage on at least one subscale, mostly in terms of physical and psychological reactions. The mean total stress score was significantly higher before when compared to after GnRHa treatment (43.4±15.6 vs. 28.9±9.7; p<0.05). The mean stress scores obtained in all subscales, except the one on psychophysiological reactions, were significantly higher before GnRHa treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Higher stress levels were a common finding in girls with CPP before treatment. The significant stress level reduction after pubertal suppression reinforces the idea that sexual precocity is a stressful condition in children. The CSS might be a useful tool for psychological assessment of patients with CPP.

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Introducción: El aumento de los niveles de estrés se convirtió en un problema para la salud de la población en general. Diferentes estudios demuestran que la realización de actividad física de manera regular disminuye la percepción de estrés psicológico en el individuo. Se sugiere que la relación entre actividad física y estrés psicológico percibido varía entre los dominios de la actividad física realizada y los diferentes grupos poblacionales. Objetivo: Establecer la asociación entre actividad física y estrés psicológico percibido en adultos residentes en barrios de estratos socioeconómicos 2 y 3 de Bucaramanga. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional analítico de corte transversal en una población de 502 adultos residentes en la ciudad de Bucaramanga. Los participantes fueron entrevistados para obtener información acerca de la actividad física realizada y el nivel de estrés psicológico percibido. Además, se incluyeron en el estudio variables sociodemográficas y patrones de comportamiento. La información fue analizada mediante análisis bivariado y multivariado empleando modelos de regresión lineal múltiple y usando el programa STATA® 11.0. Resultados: Se determinó una asociación entre el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de actividad física de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y el puntaje de estrés psicológico percibido en los participantes (β = -1,90 IC 95 % -3,73 a -0,06; P = 0,043). Conclusiones: Cumplir con las recomendaciones de actividad física, se asoció con una disminución en el nivel de estrés psicológico en los participantes, quienes presentaron en promedio -1,9 puntos menos en el puntaje del PSS, que quienes no las cumplen.

Introduction: Increased stress levels became a problem for the general population's health. Research studies show that individuals engaging regular physical activity have a decreased perception of psychological stress. The relationship between physical activity and perceived psychological stress has been suggested to vary across domains of physical activity and across population groups. Objective: To establish the association between physical activity and perceived psychological stress in adults living in neighborhoods of the 2nd and 3rd socio-economic strata of Bucaramanga. Materials and methods: This observational analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in a population of 502 adult residents in the city of Bucaramanga. Individuals were interviewed to obtain information about physical activity and their level of perceived psychological stress. Data analysis will account for socio-demographic and behavior patterns using linear regression models, and it was performed in STATA® 11.0. Results: Meeting the physical activity recommendations was associated with a decrease in psychological stress levels in study participants (β = -1,90 IC 95 % -3,73 a -0,06; P = 0,043). Conclusions: Complying with the recommendations of physical activity was associated with a decrease in the psychological stress level in the participants, who had an average -1.9 points lower PSS score than those who do not comply.

Introdução: o aumento dos níveis de stress converteu-se em um problema para a saúde da população em geral. Diferentes estudos demonstrm que a realização de atividade física de maneira regular diminui a percepção de stress psicológico no indivíduo. Sugerese que a relação entre atividade física e stress psicológico percebido varia entre os domínios da atividade física realizada e os diferentes grupos populacionais. Objetivo: Estabelecer a associação entre atividade física e stress psicológico percebido em adultos residentes em bairros de estratos socioeconómicos 2 e 3 de Bucaramanga. Materiais e métodos: realizou-se um estudo observacional analítico de corte transversal, em uma população de 502 adultos residentes na cidade de Bucaramanga. Os participantes foram entrevistados para obter informações acerca da atividade física realizada e o nível de stress psicológico percebido. Além disso, incluíram-se no estudo variáveis sócio-demográficas e patrões de comportamento. A informação foi analisada mediante análise bivariada e multivariada empregando modelos de regressão lineal múltipla e, usando o programa STATA® 11.0. Resultados: se determinou uma associação entre o cumprimento das recomendações de atividade física da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) e a pontuação de stress psicológico percebido nos participantes (β = -1,90 IC 95 % -3,73 a -0,06; P = 0,043). Conclusões: cumprir com as recomendações de atividade física, associou-se com uma diminuição no nível de stress psicológico nos participantes, quem apresentaram -1,9 pontos menos em média na pontuação do PSS, que quem não as cumprem.

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Este estudo teve como objetivos realizar a análise fatorial confirmatória da Escala de Estresse Percebido (Perceived Stress Scale - PSS), nas versões traduzidas de 14, 10 e 4 itens; analisar sua validade concorrente com o Questionário de Saúde Geral (QSG-12); mapear o perfil do estresse em uma amostra representativa da população; e estabelecer parâmetros de avaliação do estresse por meio da normatização dos escores da população total. A amostragem foi de base populacional, em formato de conglomerado por setores censitários. Participaram 1.154 habitantes de uma capital do Nordeste brasileiro, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (55,6%), com nível de escolaridade em ensino médio (51,7%), empregados (72,7%) e não tabagistas (90,6%). As medianas de renda e idade ficaram em R$ 1.200,00 e 29 anos. Ao final, constatou-se que houve ajustes satisfatórios para as três versões da PSS apenas em seu modelo bifatorial e a escala com 10 itens se mostrou uma solução harmônica entre as versões completa e mais reduzida, considerando-se a relação entre a parcimônia na quantidade de itens e a robustez estatística deste instrumento. Ademais, a PSS ratificou sua validade concorrente com o QSG-12 e foi feita a normatização dos escores da PSS, estabelecendo-se parâmetros para comparação em futuros estudos.

This study aimed to perform a confirmatory factor analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) in the Brazilian versions of 14, 10, 4 items; to analyze their concurrent validity with the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12); to map the profile of the stress in a representative sampling; and to establish stress assessment parameters by the standardization of the scores from overall population. The sample was population-based by conglomerate designs and clusters tracts. Thus, 1,154 inhabitants from a capital city of a northeastern state of Brazil participated in the study, mostly female (55.6%), with high school degree (51.7%), employed (72.7%), and nonsmokers (90.6%). The average income and age were BRL 1,200.00 and 29 years old, respectively. By the end, it was found satisfactory adjustments for the three PSS versions but just in its two-factor model; the PSS with 10 items was shown as a harmonious solution between the full and reduced scales considering the relationship between parsimony and statistical robustness of the scale. Furthermore, the PSS ratified its concurrent validity with the GHQ-12. It was also made the scores normalization of the PSS setting up parameters for future comparisons.

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Este estudo teve como objetivos realizar a análise fatorial confirmatória da Escala de Estresse Percebido (Perceived Stress Scale - PSS), nas versões traduzidas de 14, 10 e 4 itens; analisar sua validade concorrente com o Questionário de Saúde Geral (QSG-12); mapear o perfil do estresse em uma amostra representativa da população; e estabelecer parâmetros de avaliação do estresse por meio da normatização dos escores da população total. A amostragem foi de base populacional, em formato de conglomerado por setores censitários. Participaram 1.154 habitantes de uma capital do Nordeste brasileiro, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (55,6%), com nível de escolaridade em ensino médio (51,7%), empregados (72,7%) e não tabagistas (90,6%). As medianas de renda e idade ficaram em R$ 1.200,00 e 29 anos. Ao final, constatou-se que houve ajustes satisfatórios para as três versões da PSS apenas em seu modelo bifatorial e a escala com 10 itens se mostrou uma solução harmônica entre as versões completa e mais reduzida, considerando-se a relação entre a parcimônia na quantidade de itens e a robustez estatística deste instrumento. Ademais, a PSS ratificou sua validade concorrente com o QSG-12 e foi feita a normatização dos escores da PSS, estabelecendo-se parâmetros para comparação em futuros estudos.(AU)

This study aimed to perform a confirmatory factor analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) in the Brazilian versions of 14, 10, 4 items; to analyze their concurrent validity with the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12); to map the profile of the stress in a representative sampling; and to establish stress assessment parameters by the standardization of the scores from overall population. The sample was population-based by conglomerate designs and clusters tracts. Thus, 1,154 inhabitants from a capital city of a northeastern state of Brazil participated in the study, mostly female (55.6%), with high school degree (51.7%), employed (72.7%), and nonsmokers (90.6%). The average income and age were BRL 1,200.00 and 29 years old, respectively. By the end, it was found satisfactory adjustments for the three PSS versions but just in its two-factor model; the PSS with 10 items was shown as a harmonious solution between the full and reduced scales considering the relationship between parsimony and statistical robustness of the scale. Furthermore, the PSS ratified its concurrent validity with the GHQ-12. It was also made the scores normalization of the PSS setting up parameters for future comparisons.(AU)

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Los padres de niños con cardiopatías congénitas sometidos a cirugía cardíaca presentan estrés provocado por la incertidumbre y la preocupación por el resultado quirúrgico, sumado al estrés propio de la hospitalización en una unidad de cuidados intensivos. La presente revisión bibliográfica tiene por objetivo describir los factores de estrés parental de niños con cardiopatías congénitas sometidos a cirugía cardíaca. Los factores de estrés parental se agruparon en factores derivados del paciente, de los padres, del ambiente y del equipo clínico. La pérdida del rol parental, la apariencia física y el comportamiento del hijo fueron identificados como los más estresantes. Un programa de intervención para ser entregado a los padres antes de la cirugía debería contener estos factores como aspectos centrales, lo que contribuiría a disminuir significativamente el estrés parental y es necesario incluirlo durante el proceso de hospitalización.

The caregivers of children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery are under stress due to the uncertainty of the surgical outcome and the stressful experience of being admitted in an intensive care unit. The current review describes the factors associated with parental stress in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. These factors can be grouped into factors related to the patient, the parents, the environment and the clinical team. The loss of the parental role, the physical appearance and the child’s behavior during their stay in the intensive care unit are identified as the most powerful sources of stress. An information program to be given to the caregivers before cardiac surgery should include all these factors as a central part of its contents, should significantly reduce the levels of parental stress and must be included in the process of admitting a patient for congenital heart surgery.

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O presente estudo teve por objetivo investigar a dimensionalidade da Escala de Estresse Percebido em sua versão de 10 itens (PSS-10) em uma amostra de professores (N = 517). Uma análise fatorial exploratória pelo método de extração minimum rank factor analysis, utilizando a matriz de correlações policóricas e o critério de análise paralela para retenção dos fatores indicou a solução unifatorial como a mais ajustada aos dados. Os itens possuíram cargas fatoriais adequadas e o fator retido explicou 67% da variância comum dos escores, apresentando consistência interna (a = 0,80). Este estudo fornece evidências de validade da PSS-10 no contexto brasileiro.

The present study aimed to investigate the dimensionality of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) in a sample of school teachers (N = 517). An exploratory factor analysis done by the extraction method of minimum rank factor analysis, using polychoric correlation matrix and parallel analysis criterion for factor retention, indicated a one-factor solution as the best fit to the data. The items showed adequate factor loadings and the retained factor explained 67% of common scores variance, presenting internal consistency (a = .80). This study provides validity evidences of the PSS-10 for the Brazilian context.

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O presente estudo teve por objetivo investigar a dimensionalidade da Escala de Estresse Percebido em sua versão de 10 itens (PSS-10) em uma amostra de professores (N = 517). Uma análise fatorial exploratória pelo método de extração minimum rank factor analysis, utilizando a matriz de correlações policóricas e o critério de análise paralela para retenção dos fatores indicou a solução unifatorial como a mais ajustada aos dados. Os itens possuíram cargas fatoriais adequadas e o fator retido explicou 67% da variância comum dos escores, apresentando consistência interna (a = 0,80). Este estudo fornece evidências de validade da PSS-10 no contexto brasileiro.(AU)

The present study aimed to investigate the dimensionality of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) in a sample of school teachers (N = 517). An exploratory factor analysis done by the extraction method of minimum rank factor analysis, using polychoric correlation matrix and parallel analysis criterion for factor retention, indicated a one-factor solution as the best fit to the data. The items showed adequate factor loadings and the retained factor explained 67% of common scores variance, presenting internal consistency (a = .80). This study provides validity evidences of the PSS-10 for the Brazilian context.(AU)

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A obesidade infantil é uma doença de causas múltiplas, com repercussões de ordem fisiológica e emocional que pode progredir até a idade adulta. O aumento da obesidade entre as crianças brasileiras está associado ao estilo de vida contemporâneo, que vem se caracterizando pelo sedentarismo e hábitos alimentares inadequados. Entende-se que essa combinação, associada ao estresse, desempenha papel significativo na gênese da obesidade infantil, sendo que os sintomas de estresse variam e dependem da maneira como a criança interpreta e reage às situações do ambiente. Com base nesse entendimento, este trabalho objetivou avaliar o nível de estresse em crianças obesas que frequentam o Instituto de Cardiologia de Porto Alegre. Participaram do estudo 15 crianças com diagnóstico de obesidade, com idades entre oito e 12 anos. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: uma Ficha de Dados Sociodemográficos e de outras informações sobre cada criança, e a Escala de Stress Infantil de Lipp (2005). Sete crianças obtiveram resultados indicativos de estresse (cinco meninas e dois meninos). Os resultados reforçam a expectativa de aumento da obesidade associada ao estresse entre as crianças e sua relação com as alterações do estilo de vida...

Childhood obesity is a disease of multiple causes, with physiological and emotional repercussions that can progress until adulthood. The increase of obesity among Brazilian children is associated to the contemporary lifestyle, characterized by sedentary and inadequate eating habits. It is known that this combination, associated with stress, plays significant role in the genesis of childhood obesity, and that stress symptoms are variable, depending on how the child reacts and interprets the situations of the environment. Therefore, this study had the purpose of evaluating the stress level of obese children that attend Instituto de Cardiologia, in Porto Alegre. Fifteen children with obesity took part in the study, ages from 8 to 12 years old. The instruments used were a Record of Socio-Demographical Data and other important information to understand the child behavior, and the Children Stress Scale (Lipp, 2005). Seven children obtained significant results for stress (five girls and two boys). The results reinforce the expectancy for the increase of obesity associated with stress among children, related to the changes in life style...

La obesidad en la infancia es una enfermedad de múltiples causas, con los efectos fisiológicos y emocionales que puede progresar a la edad adulta. El aumento de la obesidad entre los niños brasileños está asociado con el estilo de la vida contemporánea, que se ha caracterizado por la inactividad y dieta inadecuada. Se entiende que la combinación del con estrés tiene importancia en la génesis de la obesidad infantil, y los síntomas de estrés son variables y dependen de cómo el niño interpreta y reacciona a las situaciones del medio ambiente. En este supuesto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el nivel de estrés en niños obesos en el Instituto de Cardiología de Porto Alegre. Los participantes del estudio fueron 15 niños obesos, de edades comprendidas entre los 8 y 12 años. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron una Ficha de Datos Socio-Demográficos y otras informaciónes importantes para comprender el funcionamiento de los niños y la Escala de Estrés para niños de Lipp (2005). Siete niños tuvo resultados de estrés (cinco niñas y dos niños). Los resultados refuerzan la expectativa de un aumento del estrés asociado con la obesidad entre los niños, y su relación con los cambios en el estilo de vida...

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O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar o estresse e as estratégias de enfrentamento em duas categorias profissionais: trabalhadores da saúde e trabalhadores do setor bancário. Como recurso metodológico, utilizou-se um questionário baseado na Escala Toulousaine de Estresse (ETS - Echelle Toulousaine de Stress) e na Escala Toulousaine de Coping (ETC - Echelle Toulousaine de Coping), que foram desenvolvidas numa perspectiva social e psicológica, com pouca ênfase em aspectos fisiológicos do estresse. Elas buscam caracterizar o estresse e o enfrentamento a partir de sua complexidade, expressa na multidimensionalidade das escalas. Essas escalas, de origem francesa, já obtiveram uma primeira validação no Brasil. Os resultados obtidos nos dois estudos realizados mostram um nível de estresse abaixo da média nacional para o grupo de trabalhadores da área de saúde, com níveis de enfrentamento negativo (recusa) superior à média nacional. Já o grupo de trabalhadores do setor bancário apresenta uma composição de níveis de estresse superior à média nacional e níveis de enfrentamento positivo baixos e negativo altos, o que indica uma gestão deficiente do problema de estresse.

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate stress and coping strategies in two workers group: the first one is composed by health workers from a Hospital in the State of São Paulo, Brazil and the second one by bank workers from Vale do Paraiba region, in São Paulo, Brazil. We use the Toulousaine Stress Scale (ETS - Echelle Toulousaine de Stress) and the Toulousaine Coping Scale (ETC - Echelle Toulousaine de Coping), which was developed within a social and psychological framework, with low emphasis in stress physiological aspects. These tools enable a multidimensional characterization of stress and coping phenomena. The results show a stress level below the Brazilian average for the health workers group, with high level of negative coping (refuse dimension), higher than Brazilian average. The bank workers group presents a mix of high stress level, low level positive coping strategies, and high level negative coping strategies indicating a poor stress management.

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