The effect of exam stress on serum il-6, cortisol crp and ige levels
Joint Authors
Mihrabani, D.
Shamsdin, S. A.
Anvar, M.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 4 (31 Jul. 2010), pp.483-487, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2010-07-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : stress has determining effects on the immune response.
This study was undertaken to determine the effect of exam stress on serum IL-6, cortisol, CRP and IgE levels of medical students.
Methods : Thirty five university medical students in Southern Iran were enrolled.
Two blood samples were provided from each participant one month (first stage) and one hour (second stage) before the exam at 1.00 PM.
The students completed the Spiel Berger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire.
IL-6, cortisol, CRP and IgE changes were determined in these students.
Results : the mean age of the students was 21 years.
The exam stress resulted in a significant decrease in the IgE level and a significant increase in the cortisol level.
Conclusion : the exam stress can result in a decrease in the IgE level and a significant increase in the cortisol level.
So, these changes may indicate the alterations of immunological status and presence of stress in an immunosuppressed individual, affecting his / her health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shamsdin, S. A.& Anvar, M.& Mihrabani, D.. 2010. The effect of exam stress on serum il-6, cortisol crp and ige levels. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 12, no. 4, pp.483-487.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shamsdin, S. A.…[et al.]. The effect of exam stress on serum il-6, cortisol crp and ige levels. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 12, no. 4 (Jul. 2010), pp.483-487.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-252631
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shamsdin, S. A.& Anvar, M.& Mihrabani, D.. The effect of exam stress on serum il-6, cortisol crp and ige levels. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2010. Vol. 12, no. 4, pp.483-487.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-252631
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 487-488
Record ID
BIM-252631