| Autor: |
Butaney B; Clinical Psychology Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA., Hoover EB; Physician Assistant Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA., Coplan B; Physician Assistant Program, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA., Bernard K; Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of American college health : J of ACH [J Am Coll Health] 2023 Sep 29, pp. 1-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 29. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2023.2258411 |
| Abstrakt: |
Objective: To identify stress management practices and examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being among male and female physician assistant (PA) students. Participants: Participants included 1,239 students from nine PA programs who matriculated pre-pandemic, acute pandemic, or post-acute pandemic. Methods: Measures included questions about stress management practices and validated instruments assessing perceived stress, life satisfaction, and psychological flexibility. Data were analyzed for differences based on year and gender. Results: Exercise (91.6%), yoga (54.6%), meditation (34.3%), and journaling (32.5%) were commonly reported stress reduction practices. Newly matriculated PA students adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic differently based on gender. Pre-pandemic, men and women reported similar levels of perceived stress and psychological flexibility, but female students reported higher life satisfaction. Post-acute pandemic, however, female students reported higher perceived stress and lower psychological flexibility. Conclusions: Wellness resources may be strengthened by approaches that account for differences based on gender. |
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MEDLINE |
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