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This research aims to explore the link between self-reported anxiety and various biochemical and physiological stress indicators in pregnant women during anticipated caesarean sections.

November 1, 1990Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

Biological correlates of mental stress related to anticipated caesarean section

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MSMika ScheininUniversity of Turku HSHarry ScheininKarolinska University Hospital UEUlla EkbladTurku University Hospital

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Observational study investigates stress indicators in pregnant women relating to caesarean section, suggesting limited usefulness for some measures.

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This research aims to explore the link between self-reported anxiety and various biochemical and physiological stress indicators in pregnant women during anticipated caesarean sections.
Pregnant women at term were assessed for acute anxiety through self-reporting.
Blood pressure and heart rate were monitored as physiological indicators.
Biochemical indicators included measurements of 5-HIAA and cortisol in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma.
Fear and apprehension were significantly linked to increased blood pressure and heart rate (previous day).
The quality of preoperative sleep negatively correlated with sympatho-adrenal activity markers in plasma and CSF.
5-HIAA levels in CSF were positively correlated with other acidic monoamine metabolites and cortisol levels.

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Scheinin et al. (1990) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a21ce4eef86e0995307c409 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-6576.1990.tb03163.x

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Observational study investigates stress indicators in pregnant women relating to caesarean section, suggesting limited usefulness for some measures.

Biological correlates of mental stress related to anticipated caesarean section

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Biological correlates of mental stress related to anticipated caesarean section

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