@article{Yendrembam_Maibam_Meitei_Konjengbam_2021, title={Association of Perceived Stress Levels Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic with Bio-Social Parameters and Prakriti Body Types among the adult’s population of Manipur, India}, volume={12}, url={https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/1776}, DOI={10.47552/ijam.v12i1.1776}, abstractNote={<p>Background - Perceived stress experiences differ amongst individuals due to psychological, physical and socio-economic factors and with the outbreak of COVID-19, the impact on mental health has been unavoidable. Another dimension of understanding stress is also put forth by Ayurveda, an ancient medicine system of India. Aim – Aims to find the association of bio-social parameters including <em>prakriti</em> body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID -19 pandemic. Material and Methods – Data were collected from 390 individuals aged ranging from 18 – 45 years through an online survey. Prakriti were determined by <em>prakriti</em> assessment questionnaire. Stress level was assessed by using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10) and relevant statistical analysis were carried out. Results - Significant association (p < 0.05) is found in body mass index (BMI), <em>prakriti</em> body types, sex, and effects of COVID–19 on mental and physical well – being with perceived stress levels. <em>Vata prakriti</em> (19.71%), underweight individuals (12.65%), and females (11.44%) are significantly more prone to develop high stress. Salaried individuals are significantly less likely to be affected by moderate stress. VIF is less than 5 and Tolerance is greater than 0.2. And, Nagelkerke value is found to be 29.3%.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Conclusion – The study concludes that there is a significant association of biosocial parameters including <em>prakriti</em> body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID–19 pandemic.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>}, number={1}, journal={International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine}, author={Yendrembam, Miranda and Maibam, Arundhati Devi and Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba and Konjengbam, Henry}, year={2021}, month={Mar.}, pages={68–72} }