%0 Journal Article
%A de Dios Duarte, María José
%A Arias, Andrés
%A Durantez Fernández, Carlos
%A Niño Martín, Virtudes
%A Olea, Elena
%A Barba Pérez, María Ángeles
%A Pérez Pérez, Lucía
%A Cárdaba García, Rosa M.
%A Barrón, Ana
%T Flare-Ups in Crohn’s Disease: Influence of Stress and the External Locus of Control
%D 2022
%@ 1660-4601
%U https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72257
%X (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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