International Journal of Physiology
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

Stress, Cognition and Sleep Quality in Pre Hypertensive Women

  • Author:
  • R Archana1, Kumar Sai Sailesh2,, Srilatha Bhasetti3, Minu Johny4, J K Mukkadan5
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 36 to 38

1Professor, Department of Physiology, Saveetha Medical college, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

2Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences (DM WIMS), Naseera Nagar, Meppadi (P.O), Wayanad, Kerala, India

3Tutor, Department of Biochemistry, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

4PG student, Department of Physiology, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Angamaly, Kerala, India;

5Research Director, Department of Research, Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala, India

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Sai Sailesh Kumar G Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences, Naseera Nagar, Meppadi (P.O), Wayanad, Kerala, India-673577 Phone: 9061076459, 8137044079 Email: saisailesh.g@dmwims.com

Online published on 10 April, 2018.

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to evaluate stress, cognition and sleep quality in women with pre-hypertension.

Thirty cases of pre-hypertensive women between the age of 25–50 years and thirty age matched non pre-hypertensive were included in the study after obtaining written informed consent. Stress levels were assessed by using perceived stress scale and serum cortisol.

Perceived stress and serum cortisol levels were significantly higher in pre-hypertensive women. spatial, verbal memories, MMsE were significantly decreased in pre-hypertensive women. sleep Quality was significantly low in pre-hypertensive women. Cognitive functions are assessed by spatial and verbal memory test and Mini Mental state Examination scores (MMsE). sleep quality was assessed by using Pittsburgh sleep quality index and Epworth sleepiness scale.

In the present study we have observed significantly high stress, decreased sleep quality and cognitive functions in pre-hypertensive women. It is the need of time to increase awareness about prehypertension and preventive methods to improve quality and quantity of life.

Keywords

Pre-hypertension, Stress, cognition, sleep quality