RT Journal Article
T1 Flare-Ups in Crohn’s Disease: Influence of Stress and the External Locus of Control
A1 de Dios Duarte, María José
A1 Arias, Andrés
A1 Durantez Fernández, Carlos
A1 Niño Martín, Virtudes
A1 Olea, Elena
A1 Barba Pérez, María Ángeles
A1 Pérez Pérez, Lucía
A1 Cárdaba García, Rosa M.
A1 Barrón, Ana
AB (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.
PB MPDI
SN 1660-4601
YR 2022
FD 2022-10-12
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72257
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72257
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 4 abr 2025