Probiotics and subclinical psychological symptoms in healthy participants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J McKean, H Naug, E Nikbakht, B Amiet… - The Journal of …, 2017 - liebertpub.com
Abstract Introduction/Aim: Interest in the gut–brain axis and emerging evidence that the
intestinal microbiota can influence central nervous system function has led to the hypothesis …

Self-quarantine and weight gain related risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Z Zachary, F Brianna, L Brianna, P Garrett… - Obesity research & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective The purpose of this study was to quantify the impact that self-quarantine has on
behaviors associated with weight gain. Methods This was a quantitative descriptive …

Changes in adults' eating behaviors during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review

AN Johnson, RLM Clockston, L Fremling… - Journal of the Academy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Factors such as regulations and health concerns shifted daily habits, including eating
behaviors, during the early months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic …

Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale in a community sample of Chinese

F Huang, H Wang, Z Wang, J Zhang, W Du, C Su, X Jia… - BMC psychiatry, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a globally used and self-report
scale measuring perceived stress. Three versions of PSS (PSS-14, PSS-10 and PSS-4) are …

From patient outcomes to system change: Evaluating the impact of VHA's implementation of the Whole Health System of Care

BG Bokhour, J Hyde, B Kligler, H Gelman… - Health services …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To describe how a partnered evaluation of the Whole Health (WH) system of care—
comprised of the WH pathway, clinical care, and well‐being programs—produced patient …

Racial and socioeconomic status differences in stress, posttraumatic growth, and mental health in an older adult cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic

B Willey, K Mimmack, G Gagliardi, ML Dossett… - …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted the most vulnerable
and widened the health disparity gap in both physical and mental well-being …

Perceived stress and smoking-related behaviors and symptomatology in male and female smokers

MH Lawless, KA Harrison, GA Grandits, LE Eberly… - Addictive …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction Stress has been found to be a significant risk factor for cigarette smoking. Stress
affects males and females differently, as does the use of smoking for stress reduction. Few …

Stress, workplace violence, and burnout in nurses working in King Abdullah Medical City during Al-Hajj season

A Rayan, O Baker - Journal of Nursing Research, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world,
is associated with various challenges for nurses. One of these challenges is increased …

[HTML][HTML] The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) in women experiencing infertility: A reliability and validity study

S Maroufizadeh, F Foroudifard, B Navid… - Middle East Fertility …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background and objective Infertility is a low control stressor with negative psychological
consequences. The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) is one of the most frequently …

Evaluation of maternal inflammation as a marker of future offspring ADHD symptoms: A prospective investigation

HC Gustafsson, EL Sullivan, EAJ Battison… - Brain, behavior, and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Early life predictors of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are critically needed;
they could inform etiological theory and may help identify new prevention targets. The …