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Learning a Healthy Rhythm: An Intervention to Increase Children's Resources for Stress Management.

Learning a Healthy Rhythm: An Intervention to Increase Children's Resources for Stress Management.

Authors :
Haglund, Kristin
King, Amanda L.
Bekhet, Abir K.
Garnier-Villarreal, Mauricio
Olson, Karen
Atshan, Rasha
Ortiz, Angela
de los Santos, Johanna
Belknap, Ruth Ann
Source :
Western Journal of Nursing Research. Jan2023, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p46-54. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This article describes a pilot test of a community engaged, culturally relevant, arts-based intervention. The purpose was to increase children's personal protective buffering resources. Protective buffering resources help children cope with stressful stimuli, reduce activation of their systemic stress response, mitigate allostatic load, and promote optimal health. The "Learning a Healthy Rhythm" intervention included a stress management component and an ongoing Afro-Latino percussion program for 18 children ages 9–11. The stress management component included educational content about stress, self-assessment of stress symptoms, and stress management techniques. A mixed-method intervention evaluation design was used. Qualitative data, quantitative data, and biometrics including hair cortisol were collected. Six intervention parameters were evaluated: effectiveness, fidelity, feasibility, acceptability, necessity, and safety. Positive results were obtained for all parameters. Reduction in physiological and subjective measures of stress was evident. This stress management intervention was well-received and supported by participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01939459
Volume :
45
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160376092
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459221099362