Table 2.
Frequency of behaviors to cope with stress.
| Behavior | n | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| I watch television (TV). | 45 | 75% |
| I try to get the right amount of sleep. | 44 | 73.3% |
| I seek support from family members. | 40 | 66.7% |
| I listen to music. | 34 | 56.7% |
| I use humor. | 30 | 50% |
| I exercise regularly outside of work (play soccer, walk, jog, bicycling). | 29 | 48.3% |
| I pray. | 29 | 48.3% |
| I sleep to cope. | 29 | 48.3% |
| I take naps or rest breaks. | 27 | 45% |
| I practice relaxation (spend quiet time alone, take hot showers, etc.). | 26 | 43.3% |
| I do recreational activities with friends and/or family. | 25 | 41.7% |
| I seek support from people at work. | 24 | 40% |
| I go shopping. | 22 | 36.7% |
| I pursue a personal interest activity (gardening, painting). | 17 | 28.3% |
| I try not to consume drinks that have caffeine or other stimulants. | 15 | 25% |
| I seek support from friends. | 27 | 25% |
| I take herbs or vitamins. | 13 | 21.7% |
| I take medicine prescribed by a doctor. | 11 | 18.3% |
| I smoke or use other tobacco products to relax. | 10 | 16.7% |
| I eat lots of bad foods (like chocolate, chips, pizza, pastry, etc.). | 10 | 16.7% |
| I play the lottery. | 9 | 15% |
| I drink alcohol to relax. | 9 | 15% |
| I attend dances, social festivals, or other social activities. | 7 | 11.7% |
| I gamble. | 7 | 11.7% |
| I get treatment from a massage therapist. | 4 | 6.7% |
| I get treatment from a chiropractor. | 3 | 5% |
| I get treatment from a cuarandero or herb doctor. | 2 | 3.3% |
| I let out my anger on other people. | 1 | 1.7% |