de Dios Duarte, María JoséArias, AndrésDurantez Fernández, CarlosNiño Martín, VirtudesOlea, ElenaBarba Pérez, María ÁngelesPérez Pérez, LucíaCárdaba García, Rosa M.Barrón, Ana2023-06-222023-06-222022-10-121660-460110.3390/ijerph192013131https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72257(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.engAtribución 3.0 Españahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/journal articlehttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013131https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/20/13131open accessCrohn’s diseaseFlare-upStressExternal locus of controlGastroenterología y hepatologíaEstrés y relajación3205.03 Gastroenterología