Perceived psychological stress

Perceived psychological stress has been studied in 1 paper since 2026: 1 observational study in people; 1 in the past year. The newest story, Nov 1, 2026: “Perceived stress was not linked to shingles risk overall”.

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1 paper studies it2 findingsUpdated Nov 1, 2026

1 new paper in 30 daysSee all 1 papers on perceived psychological stress

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The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.

“Perceived stress was not associated with a risk of HZ”

Perceived psychological stress, social support, and the incidence of herpes zoster in a cohort studyBrain, behavior, & immunity - health2026doi:10.1016/j.bbih.2026.101394

1 of its findings points the other way.

1 lab in 1 country
1 finding against

Funder: National Institutes of Health

Humans1

What did studies of perceived psychological stress find?

Studies of perceived psychological stress measured one outcome, herpes zoster incidence.

Herpes zoster incidence

no changein humans1HR 1

1 study

Perceived psychological stress was not clearly linked with herpes zoster incidence in humans (HR 1.00, 95% CI 0.83–1.19).
“Perceived stress was not associated with a risk of HZ”
HumansAdjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity, comorbidities, and socioeconomic and lifestyle factorshighest versus lowest quartilen = 99,686
Perceived stress was not linked to shingles risk overall
Brain, behavior, & immunity - healthNov 1, 2026

What is perceived psychological stress linked with?

Studies link perceived psychological stress with herpes zoster incidence.

Herpes zoster incidence

upin humans1HR 1.65

1 study

Perceived psychological stress is associated with herpes zoster incidence in humans (Low social support) (HR 1.65, 95% CI 1.03–2.66).
“High perceived stress was associated with an increased risk of HZ among participants with low social support”
HumansLow social supporthigh perceived stress
Perceived stress was not linked to shingles risk overall
Brain, behavior, & immunity - healthNov 1, 2026

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Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - HealthNov 1

Perceived stress was not linked to shingles risk overall

Among 99,686 participants, comparing the highest and lowest stress quarters gave a hazard ratio—a measure of relative risk over time—of 1.00.Among 99,686 participants, comparing the highest and lowest stress quarters gave a hazard ratio—a measure of relative risk over time—of 1.00.

Cohort · 99,686 peopleHerpes zoster

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