scholarly journals The Correlation between Menstrual Symptoms and College Academic Activities [University of West Florida]

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn Baldwin ◽  
Anna Nguyen ◽  
Sarah Wayer ◽  
Shelby Leclaire ◽  
Kira Morrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Menstrual Symptoms ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Recall Error

Sleep and the menstrual cycle are greatly intertwined, Both sleep and menstruation can affect each other: sleep quality can be related to the regularity and symptoms of the menstrual cycle. Women have poorer sleep quality during menstruation, including difficulties in falling asleep and maintaining sleep. Few studies have looked directly at the correlation between menstrual symptoms, sleep quality, stress, and college academic activities. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between female students’ menstrual cycle symptoms, stress levels, sleep quality, and academic activities. We are also investigating whether the students compensate for the negative effects of menstruation, how they compensate, and how much they compensate. For example, “Do you compensate for sub-optimal conditions caused by your menstrual symptoms and their severity? If yes, how so?” A preliminary survey will be given to qualify participants for the longitudinal study. Data for this longitudinal study will be gathered through a daily self-reported survey with semi-structured Likert-scale and open-ended questions, about severity of menstrual symptoms; sleep quality, study habits, stress levels, and academic activities both during and not during menstruation. In order to avoid recall error and ensure consistency, we will conduct a naturalistic observational and longitudinal study wherein participants will answer questions nightly over the course of two months. A regression statistical analysis will be conducted. To compare performance and academic habits, participants will be separated into three academic groups according to GPA: 2.5-2.9, 3.0-3.4, and 3.5+. We expect to find that, during menstruation, relative to non-menstruation, participants experience higher stress levels, poorer sleep quality, a difference in academic activities, and compensation for deficiencies, with students with higher GPAs having higher rates of compensation. Data collection will be conducted in March and data analysis will be completed by April 2019.

scholarly journals Relations between Physical Activity and Quality of Sleep Among Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indrė Petkutė ◽  
Vaida Borkertienė
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Intense Physical Activity

Relevance of the topic. Most authors agree that physical activity (PA) affects sleep (Kredlow et al., 2015), but it remains unclear how the quality of sleep varies with individual PA schedule and daily immobility. The goal was to identify the interfaces between physical activity and sleep quality for 18–25-year-old students. Research methods. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, smart watches Polar A300 were used. Results of the study. By analysing the obtained study data, 2 groups were formed according to physical activity: medium PA (56.1%) and high PA (43.9%). The quality of sleep among students was as follows: good (36.4%), bad (63.6%). Signifcant correlations were found between PA aspects and falling asleep time, PSQI. There were no signifcant interfaces between PA aspects and sleep duration. Conclusions. The majority of students were of moderate physical activity, less high physical activity and there were no students of low physical activity. Poor quality of sleep prevailed among students. Weak interfaces were identifed between continuous sitting and the time of useless sleep. Dependences were also found between sleep quality and the duration of intense physical activity as well as the level of physical activity. Signifcant dependencies were not established between the time of day of intense physical activity or the intense physical activity type and sleep quality itself, although the latter signifcantly affected the duration of sleep, the time of awakening and the length of useless sleep.Keywords: students, physical activity, sleep quality, long sitting.

Attachment Theory

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Watson
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Insecure Attachment ◽  
Parent Attachment ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Attachment Relationships ◽  
John Bowlby ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mary Ainsworth

The origins of attachment theory and the work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth are described. Four types of child–parent attachment relationships—secure, insecure/anxious, insecure/ambivalent, and insecure/disorganized—are outlined along with the ways each type might manifest itself in the classroom. A longitudinal study, conducted by Alan Sroufe and his colleagues, of the development and effects on learning and interpersonal relationships of different child–parent attachment relationships is described. Teachers too have a history of attachment relationships that can affect how they relate to their students. The chapter describes adult attachment and how one’s attachment history might, positively or negatively, affect one’s ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with students. Specific examples of ways teachers can offset the negative effects of a student’s or their own history of insecure attachment are described.

scholarly journals 653 Are Daily Variations in Sleep Quality and Quantity Related to General Stress and COVID-19-Related Anxiety?

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A255-A256
Author(s):  
Veronica Hire ◽  
Casey Thurmon ◽  
Hope Snyder ◽  
Ryan Harra ◽  
Jamie Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Subjective Rating ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Sleep Diaries ◽  
Daily Variations ◽  
General Stress ◽  
Stress Levels

Abstract Introduction Sleep modulates a number of psychological and cognitive processes, such as emotion regulation, executive control, and coping with stress. It is therefore not surprising that insufficient sleep quality or quantity are associated with greater self-reported stress levels. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a particularly stressful and unprecedented time in history. While stress has been undoubtedly high during the past year, it’s less clear to what extent sleep has affected people’s perceived stress on a daily basis. The aim of this research was to estimate whether daily variations in sleep quality and duration were associated with general stress and/or stress related to COVID-19. Methods The study used a nationally representative sample to assess daily variations in sleep and stress for a period of two weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Morning assessments were conducted using online sleep diaries. These diaries were used to estimate sleep duration (in minutes) and sleep quality (subjective rating on a 5-point Likert scale). Evening assessments were also completed online and prompted participants to rate (0 to 100) their current “general” stress level, as well as their current anxiety in relation to COVID-19. Separate mixed effects models were conducted with days (Level 1) nested within participants (Level 2). Stress variables were lagged by a day to estimate the association between sleep (AM assessment) and stress (PM assessment). TST and SQ were entered as fixed effects and intercepts were allowed to vary randomly. Results 4,048 participants (Mage = 46.3 years; 78% women) were included as part of the analyses. The results supported that lower self-reported sleep quality predicted greater general stress levels (b = -1.43, p < 0.001). Lower self-reported sleep quality also predicted greater COVID-19 related anxiety (b = -0.543, p < 0.001). In contrast, sleep duration was not significantly related to general stress or COVID-19 anxiety after controlling for sleep quality. Conclusion The present data supports that daily variations in sleep quality are related to a person’s overall stress levels and COVID-19 anxiety. These findings may have implications for the role of good sleep in mitigating the increases in stress that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Support (if any) Vargas: K23HL141581

scholarly journals Daily variation in sleep characteristics in individuals with and without post traumatic stress disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Quinn M. Biggs ◽  
Robert J. Ursano ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Gary H. Wynn ◽  
Rohul Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Daily Variation ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Post Traumatic

Abstract Background Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known about how daily variation in sleep characteristics is related to PTSD. This study examined the night-to-night and weekday versus weekend variation in sleep duration, sleep quality, trouble falling asleep, and difficulty staying asleep in individuals with and without PTSD. Methods Participants (N = 157; 80 with PTSD, 77 without PTSD) completed daily self-reports of their nighttime sleep characteristics for 15 consecutive days. Linear mixed models were used to examine the associations between the 7 days of the week and weekday versus weekend variation in sleep characteristics and PTSD. Results Individuals with PTSD reported shorter sleep duration, lower sleep quality, more trouble falling asleep, and more difficulty staying asleep than individuals without PTSD. The pattern of change across the week and between weekdays and weekends was different between those with and without PTSD for sleep quality and trouble falling asleep. Among those with PTSD, sleep duration, sleep quality, and trouble falling asleep differed across the 7 days of the week and showed differences between weekdays and weekends. For those without PTSD, only sleep duration differed across the 7 days of the week and showed differences between weekdays and weekends. Neither group showed 7 days of the week nor weekday versus weekend differences in difficulty staying asleep. Conclusions On average those with PTSD had shorter sleep duration, poorer sleep quality, and greater trouble falling and staying asleep. In particular, the day of week variation in sleep quality and trouble falling asleep specifically distinguishes those with PTSD from those without PTSD. Our findings suggest that clinical care might be improved by assessments of sleep patterns and disturbances across at least a week, including weekdays and weekends. Future studies should explore the mechanisms related to the patterns of sleep disturbance among those with PTSD.

Investigation of depression, anxiety and stress levels of health-care students during COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Obay A. Al-Maraira ◽  
Sami Z. Shennaq
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Psychological Counseling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Stress Levels

Purpose This study aims to determine depression, anxiety and stress levels of health-care students during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic according to various socio-demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted with 933 students. Data were collected with an information form on COVID- 19 and an electronic self-report questionnaire based on depression, anxiety and stress scale. Findings Findings revealed that 58% of the students experienced moderate-to-extremely severe depression, 39.8% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe anxiety and 38% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe stress. Practical implications Educational administrators can help reduce long-term negative effects on students’ education and mental health by enabling online guidance, psychological counseling and webinars for students. Originality/value This paper is original and adds to existing knowledge that health-care students’ depression, anxiety and stress levels were affected because of many factors that are not yet fully understood. Therefore, psychological counseling is recommended to reduce the long-term negative effects on the mental health of university students.

Service Animals and Pet Therapy in Schools: Synthesizing a Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Virginie Abat-Roy
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Pet Therapy ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Social ◽  
State Of Research

As the academic and social-emotional needs of students in schools continue to increase, so too does the presence of dogs in educational spaces. This article aims to present an overview of past and present animal-assisted intervention practices in school settings. This comprehensive literature review examines the current state of research within this field of study. Data from 29 publications were selected according to strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results highlight three categories in which the presence of dogs in schools have an impact: social-emotional, cognitive, and physiological. Challenges to program implementation include health risks, cultural context, and negative effects on the animal. Due to the lack of school-based research, more study is needed, especially in order to understand the effect of dogs on the social-emotional learning of students. Finally, the welfare and training of the animals involved should be taken into consideration, and regulations regarding handler and animal training should be enforced.

scholarly journals Sleep Quality and Nutritional Intake in Subjects with Sleep Issues According to Perceived Stress Levels

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyejin Kim ◽  
Gyeonghui Jeong ◽  
Yoo Kyoung Park ◽  
Seung Wan Kang
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Nutritional Intake ◽  
Stress Levels

Functional Status and Disability in Patients After Acute Stroke: A Longitudinal Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidel López-Espuela ◽  
Juan Diego Pedrera-Zamorano ◽  
Pedro Enrique Jiménez-Caballero ◽  
José María Ramírez-Moreno ◽  
Juan Carlos Portilla-Cuenca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Barthel Index ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Depressive Mood ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Baseline Status

Background Stroke is a major public health problem. Objective To use the Barthel Index to evaluate basic activities of daily living in stroke survivors and detect any predictors of functional outcome at 6 months after stroke. Methods In an observational longitudinal study, data were gathered on consecutive patients admitted to the comprehensive stroke unit at Hospital San Pedro de Alcantara, Cáceres, Spain. Sociodemographic and clinical data were obtained prospectively at hospital admission and during follow-up 6 months later. Information on type of stroke, score on the Barthel Index, findings from the neurological evaluation, and other relevant data were collected. Results Of 236 patients admitted, 175 participated in the study. Mean age was 69.60 (SD, 12.52) years, 64.6% were men, and mortality was 12.8%. Six months after experiencing a stroke, 84.8% of patients had returned to their own homes, 8.0% were institutionalized, and the others were residing at a family member’s home. Scores on the Barthel Index 6 months after stroke correlated with baseline scores on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (r = −0.424; P < .001) and with depressive mood 6 months after stroke (r = −0.318; P < .001). Age was negatively associated with Barthel Index scores at the time of hospital discharge and 6 months after stroke. Conclusions Functional status 6 months after stroke was influenced by age, sex, stroke severity, type of stroke, baseline status, mood, and social risk. Comorbid conditions, socioeconomic level, and area of residence did not affect patients’ functional status.

scholarly journals Effect of oral administration of Rasnadi Ksheera and local Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka in Udavartini Yonivyapad W.S. R. to Primary dysmenorrhoea

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Archana Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Vaginal Douche ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhoea ◽  
Symptomatic Management ◽  
Female Genital System ◽  
Female Genital

The diseases related to female genital system are elaborated under umbrella of ‘Yonivyapad’ in Ayurveda.  Vitiated Vatadosha causes pain during menstruation and subsides after menstruation. This condition is explained as Udavartini Yonivyapad in Charaka Samhita. Both Primary dysmenorrhea as per modern gynaecology and Udavartini Yonivyapad from Ayurveda show similarities in their signs and symptoms, especially pain during menstruation. After deliberation of Charaka Samhita, effect of oral administration of Rasnadi Ksheera and local Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka were considered for their textual reference on ‘Yonishoola’. For this single arm, open labelled, prospective study; 30 married females between the age of 18 to 42 years with Pratyatma Lakshana (cardinal features) of Udavartini Yonivyapad & signs and symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea were selected. They were given Rasnadi Ksheera 80 ml orally in Apana Kala (i.e. Before lunch & dinner) for two months. Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka (Vaginal Douche) was performed in Rutukala for 8 days duration (i.e. from 5th day of menstrual cycle to 12th day of menstrual cycle) for two consecutive cycles. The assessment was done on basis of standard parameters before treatment and after treatment. The subjective parameters such as Spasmodic pain in abdomen, Lumbo-sacral backache, Pain radiating to thigh, Vomiting, Constipation were assessed. The study data generated and collected was put to statistical analysis to reach to the final results and conclusions.  It was concluded that oral administration of Rasnadi Ksheera and local Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka were highly effective in symptomatic management of Udavarta Yonivyapad W. S. R. to primary dysmenorrhea.

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