Gender features of adaptation of healthy test volunteers to the conditions of 120-day isolation in a hermetic object

Abstract

Introduction. The occurrence of psychological problems in space flight can have a negative impact on the physiological reactions of the cosmonaut's body. The paper presents the gender features of adaptation of 6 international crew members to the conditions of 120-day isolation in a hermetic object in the "SIRIUS 18/19" project.

The aim of study is to research the gender features of adaptation of test volunteers to the conditions of 120 - day isolation in a hermetic object in the "SIRIUS 18/19" experiment.

Materials and methods. Psychological testing of experimental participants and determination of serum concentrations of cortisol, aldosterone, somatotropic hormone, total testosterone and prolactin were performed.

Results. All participants in the "SIRIUS 18/19" experiment showed symptoms of stress. Despite the relatively stable hormonal background in women during isolation, they were more likely to experience psychological discomfort. Their personal adaptive potential decreased significantly more than in men.

Conclusions. Due to their psychological and physiological characteristics, it was more difficult for women to adapt to the conditions of 120-day isolation in a hermetic facility.