EFFECT OF PRE EXAMINATION STRESS ON OLFACTORY SENSITIVITY IN COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Ayana Joy; Sailesh Sai Kumar; Archana R; Mukkadan J K

doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i6.17979

Authors

Ayana Joy Department of Physiology, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Angamaly, Kerala, India.
Sailesh Sai Kumar Department of Physiology, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Archana R Department of Physiology, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mukkadan J K 3Department of Research, Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i6.17979

Keywords:

Olfaction, Stress, Examination, Students

Abstract

Â Objective: The present study was undertaken to assess the effect of pre-examination stress on olfactory sensitivity in college students.

Methods: A total of 80 apparently healthy males and females were included in the study after obtaining written informed consent. Blast injection method was used to measure the olfactory sensitivity.

Result: In the present study, we have observed decrease in the olfactory sensitivity in both males and females during pre-examination stress. However, it is not statistically significant.

Conclusion: We recommend further detailed studies for better understanding the links between stress and olfaction.

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Ayana Joy, Department of Physiology, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Angamaly, Kerala, India.

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