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    Measuring chronic physiological stress in early childhood educators using hair cortisol is feasible, though participation varied by race and education level. Alternative methods may be needed for equitable research.

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    • Occupational Health
    • Endocrinology
    • Early Childhood Education Research

    Background:

    • Early childhood educators face unique chronic stress risks due to low wages and high-stress work environments.
    • Chronic physiological stress, measured by hair cortisol, is linked to long-term health issues.
    • Research on physiological stress in early childhood educators is limited, necessitating feasibility studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the feasibility of collecting hair samples for cortisol analysis in early childhood educators.
    • To understand participation variations in hair sampling based on educator sociodemographics.

    Main Methods:

    • Two pilot studies (longitudinal and cross-sectional) involving center-based educators were conducted.
    • Hair samples were collected for cortisol analysis to estimate chronic physiological stress.
    • Surveys gathered data on participation reasons and sociodemographic characteristics.

    Main Results:

    • Overall participation in initial hair sampling was 75.3%.
    • Common reasons for non-participation included hairstyle and hair characteristics.
    • Black/African American educators and those with less than a bachelor's degree were less likely to participate.

    Conclusions:

    • Hair cortisol collection is a feasible method for measuring physiological stress in early childhood educators.
    • Consideration of alternative stress measures is recommended to ensure equitable research participation for all educators.
    • Further research into chronic physiological stress and its health implications in this population is warranted.