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Flare-Ups in Crohn’s Disease: Influence of Stress and the External Locus of Control

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  • María José de Dios-Duarte

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Nursing Care Research (GICE), University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Andrés Arias

    (Social Work Department, Faculty of Social Work, Complutense University of Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain)

  • Carlos Durantez-Fernández

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Virtudes Niño Martín

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Nursing Care Research (GICE), University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Health Service of Castilla y León (SACYL), 47007 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Elena Olea

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Instituto de Biología y Genética Molecular (IBGM), Universidad de Valladolid-CSIC, 47005 Valladolid, Spain)

  • María Ángeles Barba-Pérez

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Nursing Care Research (GICE), University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Health Service of Castilla y León (SACYL), 47007 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Lucía Pérez-Pérez

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Nursing Care Research (GICE), University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Health Service of Castilla y León (SACYL), 47007 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Rosa M. Cárdaba-García

    (Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
    Nursing Care Research (GICE), University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Ana Barrón

    (Social Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to explore the role of perceived stress and the health locus of control in Crohn’s disease and their influence upon the development of flare-ups of this disease. (2) Methods: Stress and the external locus of control were evaluated in a sample of 64 Crohn’s patients (flare-up phase versus latency phase). The perceived stress scale (PSS-14) and the multidimensional health locus of control scale were the measurement instruments used. (3) Results: The results indicate that the patients have high stress levels during a flare-up (26.13; 27.44; 28.79; 29.67); high stress levels (28.07; 29.67; 27.44; 28.07) if they have a high external locus of control; and that the external locus of control and stress levels have a significant influence upon the existence of flare-ups in those patients with low external locus of control levels (χ2 = 11.127; df = 1: p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: Actions aimed at reducing stress and external locus of control levels are necessary in Crohn’s disease.

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  • María José de Dios-Duarte & Andrés Arias & Carlos Durantez-Fernández & Virtudes Niño Martín & Elena Olea & María Ángeles Barba-Pérez & Lucía Pérez-Pérez & Rosa M. Cárdaba-García & Ana Barrón, 2022. "Flare-Ups in Crohn’s Disease: Influence of Stress and the External Locus of Control," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13131-:d:940279
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