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Salivary cortisol concentrations in hematogy/oncology nurses on working days and days off
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200478
05-28-2021
Abstract
Salivary cortisol concentrations in hematogy/oncology nurses on working days and days off
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200478
05-28-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0478
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Objective:
to assess salivary cortisol concentrations in hematology/oncology nurses on working days and days off.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study carried out with 28 nurses from a university hospital. A sociodemographic, employment and health profile questionnaire was applied. For saliva collection, Salivette® tubes were used. Descriptive and analytical analysis was used.
Results:
there was no significant difference in cortisol concentrations between working days and days off (p>0.05). The high cortisol concentration was associated with not having children (0.621±0.340; p=0.046), not using medication (0.623±0.133; p=0.017) and birth control pills (0.556 ± 0.228; p=0.047) and intention to leave work (0.951±0.154; p=0.001). A positive correlation was identified between cortisol and absence from work due to health issues (0.72; p=0.05) and weight gain (0.935; p=0.02).
Conclusion:
in general, cortisol concentration is within the reference parameters, with no significant difference in its secretion on working days and days off.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Stress and cortisol levels among members of the nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180953
06-01-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress and cortisol levels among members of the nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180953
06-01-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0953
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Objective:
To analyze the characteristics of hospital nursing professionals with the presence of stress, and to associate this with capillary cortisol.
Method:
A cross-sectional, exploratory and correlational study, conducted in a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 164 nursing professionals participated; the Perceived Stress Scale was administered, and hair samples were obtained for laboratory analysis. Data were entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (2010), and then into Microsoft Office and the R software, version 3.2.2.
Results:
High levels of capillary cortisol in 47% of participants suggest the presence of stress, but no statistical significance between cortisol and stress levels were found.
Conclusions:
Stress and capillary cortisol levels were indicative of stress among nursing professionals; however, no association between them was found, although the values found were above those recommended.
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RESEARCH
Sleep and salivary cortisol in preterm neonates: a clinical, randomized, controlled, crossover study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:1358-1365
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHSleep and salivary cortisol in preterm neonates: a clinical, randomized, controlled, crossover study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:1358-1365
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0546
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Objective:
Analyze the influence of ear protectors on the baseline levels of salivary cortisol and response and total sleep time of preterm neonates during two periods of environmental management of a neonatal intermediate care unit.
Method:
A clinical, randomized, controlled and crossover study conducted with 12 preterm neonates. The use of ear protectors was randomized in two periods. Sleep evaluation was performed using one Alice 5 Polysomnography System and unstructured observation.
Results:
No significant difference was observed between the baseline levels of salivary cortisol and response in preterm neonates from the control and experimental groups, and no statistical significance was observed between the total sleep time of both groups. No relationship was observed between the baseline levels of cortisol and response and total sleep time.
Conclusion:
Ear protectors in preterm neonates did not influence the salivary cortisol level and total sleep time in the studied periods.