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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 9, Issue 2, 2022
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
EFFECTIVENESS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON REDUCING STRESS AMONG TEACHERS WORKING IN A SELECTED SPECIAL SCHOOL FOR MENTALLY-CHALLENGED
Author
Kavitha S
Email
kavithasubramoniam02@gmail.com
keyword
Stress, mentally challenged, aerobic exercise
Abstract
Most teachers working in special schools are stressed, especially mentally challenged school educators because these children are different from other children. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of aerobic exercise in reducing stress among teachers working in special schools for the mentally challenged. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental design study conducted among teachers working in a special school for the mentally challenged using consecutive sampling technique in 2020-2021 in Kanyakumari district. Each participant gave consent and was subjected to screening for stress using a modified stress inventory scale. Result: Among 30 participants, 24 teachers had moderate stress, 2 had severe stress, and 4 had mild stress. After administering the aerobic exercises, the teachers’ stress level was reduced, 7 teachers had no stress, 19 had mild stress and 4 had moderate stress. There is no significant association between stress level and demographic variables such as age, gender education, marital status, and year of experience. conclusion; There was a significant reduction in the level of among teachers working with mentally challenged school after undergoing aerobic exercise
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