Association between prenatal psychological stress and oxidative stress during pregnancy

Oxidative Stress and Psychological Disorders

Oxidative stress is an imbalance between cellular production of reactive oxygen species and the counteracting antioxidant mechanisms. The brain with its high oxygen consumption and a lipid-rich environment is considered highly susceptible to oxidative stress or redox imbalances. Therefore, the fact that oxidative stress is implicated in several mental disorders including depression, anxiety dis...

Prenatal hypoxia, habituation memory and oxidative stress

Hypoxia-ischemia (HI) is characterized by a reduced supply of oxygen during pregnancy, which leads to both central nervous system and peripheral injuries in the foetus, resulting in impairment in its development. The purpose of this study was to investigate behavioural changes and systemic oxidative stress in adult animals that have been affected by HI during pregnancy. HI was induced by the oc...

The Relationship between Psychological Hardiness and Coping Strategies during Pregnancy

Background & aim: Although pregnancy seems to be a pleasant experience in a women’s life, the accompanied physical and psychological changes lead to high levels of stress in mothers. Prenatal stress widely affects the physical and mental health of mothers and infants; therefore, adopting appropriate coping strategies are highly required. Considering the importance of coping strategies in psycho...

Relationship between Psychological Stress and Oxidative Stress in Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents

The Association Between Occupational Stress and Psychological Distress Using Quantile Regression in Isfahan’s Steel Employees

Background & Aims of the Study:  Occupational stress is one of the most common problems that can occur in any occupational population and can cause problems for the individual mental health.  Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the relation between occupational stress and psychological distress in Isfahan’s steel employees. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was co...