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Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study
Behavioral Sciences, 14 (2024), 4; 289. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040289
Špiljak, Bruno; Šimunović, Luka; Vilibić, Maja; Hanžek, Milena; Crnković, Danijel; Lugović-Mihić, Liborija

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Špiljak, B., Šimunović, L., Vilibić, M., Hanžek, M., Crnković, D. & Lugović Mihić, L. (2024). Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study. Behavioral Sciences, 14. (4). doi: 10.3390/bs14040289

Špiljak, Bruno, et al. "Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study." Behavioral Sciences, vol. 14, no. 4, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040289

Špiljak, Bruno, Luka Šimunović, Maja Vilibić, Milena Hanžek, Danijel Crnković and Liborija Lugović Mihić. "Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study." Behavioral Sciences 14, no. 4 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040289

Špiljak, B., et al. (2024) 'Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study', Behavioral Sciences, 14(4). doi: 10.3390/bs14040289

Špiljak B, Šimunović L, Vilibić M, Hanžek M, Crnković D, Lugović Mihić L. Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study. Behavioral Sciences [Internet]. 2024 March 31 [cited 2024 December 23];14(4). doi: 10.3390/bs14040289

B. Špiljak, L. Šimunović, M. Vilibić, M. Hanžek, D. Crnković and L. Lugović Mihić, "Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study", Behavioral Sciences, vol. 14, no. 4, March 2024. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:127:694155. [Accessed: 23 December 2024]

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Title (english)Perceived Stress, Salivary Cortisol, and Temperament Traits among Students of Dental Medicine: A Prospective and Interventional Study
AuthorBruno Špiljak
AuthorLuka Šimunović
AuthorMaja Vilibić
AuthorMilena Hanžek
AuthorDanijel Crnković
AuthorLiborija Lugović-Mihić
MBZ: 215056
Author's institution(Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center)
Author's institutionUniversity of Zagreb
School of Dental Medicine
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Dental Medicine
Abstract (english)
Academic stress affects students’ psychological and physiological well-being. Dental undergraduate programs are known for their demanding curriculum, leading to significant stress symptoms. The objective was to determine if salivary cortisol levels were higher in students exposed to academic stress, assess the relationship between stress severity/temperament and cortisol values, and explore relaxation technique effects. Salivary cortisol was measured at two time points for all participants: Before exams and during a relaxation period after summer break. A third measurement was conducted for students with high pre-test cortisol levels who received instructions on progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) before subsequent exams. Additionally, participants completed two questionnaires: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Fisher’s Temperament Questionnaire. The group analysis based on the PSS indicated that 39 participants reported high stress. Women demonstrated significantly higher stress than men (p = 0.042054). A significant difference in stress levels was observed between director and builder temperament types (p = 0.029276). Cortisol levels showed a significant decrease from the first measurement to the second measurement, and the third measurement after implementing PMR. The grade in the “Dermatovenereology” course correlated with stress level according to the PSS (k = 0.578467). Pre-test cortisol levels correlated with the frequency of using PMR guidelines during winter test periods (k = 0.416138). Stress negatively affects the immune system and poses health risks. Implementing stress reduction techniques in dental/medical education could benefit students and the healthcare system.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleBehavioral Sciences
Numberingvol. 14, no. 4, 289
e-ISSN2076-328X
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040289
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:127:694155
Publication2024-03-31
Document URLhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/4/289
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