scholarly journals Professional stress levels among healthcare workers of Nelamangala: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 4685
Author(s):  
Spoorthy Sagar ◽  
Ravish K. S. ◽  
Ranganath T. S. ◽  
Mohammed Tanveer Ahmed ◽  
Shanmugapriya D.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress Levels

Background: Occupational stress can impair one’s health and reduce the efficiency and productivity of work. Delivering health services in rural areas is a tedious job for healthcare workers due to various factors. Inadequate staffing of workers leading to overloaded work and many other factors make them less motivated and experience work stress. Methods: A cross sectional study done in Nelamangla, rural field practice area of BMCRI. A multi stage random sampling technique was applied for the study. 5 PHCs were randomly chosen. Healthcare workers (such as LHV, ANM, Health Assistants, ASHA workers and AWWs) were recruited by probability proportion to sample size. 140 study participants were interviewed using pre tested semi structured questionnaire to collect socio demographic details and work related details; validated professional life stress scale was used to assess stress levels. Descriptive statistics and chi square test were used. Results: 37.1% (52) had mild stress, 52.1% (73) were moderately stressed, 10.7% (15) were severely stressed and none of them were very severely stressed that needed immediate intervention. Working hours, job satisfaction, clarity about work, amount of work exceeding stipulated time, loss of interest at work, not being rewarded and valued for their work are few of the factors that are found to be associated with stress levels. Conclusions: Work related factors have been the main stressors and higher stress levels might impede the performance of the workers and hence addressing this is necessary. 

scholarly journals A STUDY ON ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WORKRELATED FACTORS AND HYPERTENSION AMONG BUS DRIVERS IN TAMILNADU – A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-61
Author(s):  
Imtiaz Ahmed S ◽  
PK Govindrajan ◽  
Felix Felix
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Background and Objective Hypertension is a Leading cause of Morbidity and Mortality in developing nations. This study aims to Find the Association between Work related risk factors and Hypertension among transport Bus Drivers Method This study was a Cross Sectional Study carried out in Bus Depot and Bus Stand, Chidambaram, in Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu. The approximate prevalence of HTN among Adults in Tamilnadu was 31.5% (5). The estimated sample size for the study was 205. The Study tool included were Risk factor questionnaire and Physical measurement of Height, Weight and Blood pressure. Results Study showed significant Association between work-related factors or variables with Hypertension. Factors like Duration of Service in Present Job, Bus route travelling, Number of Hours at work, Family history of Hypertension are significantly associated with rise in Blood Pressure Conclusion Strong Association between work related factors like Service duration, travelling bus route, Duration of work hours, Shift duties and Hypertension was noted. Study recommends need for Periodic screening and follow up for Early diagnosis and treatment compliance. Lifestyle modifications and Periodic shift in duty patterns is also needed for the benefit of Bus drivers

scholarly journals Investigation on the Loss of Taste and Smell and Consequent Psychological Effects: A Cross-Sectional Study on Healthcare Workers Who Contracted the COVID-19 Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Dudine ◽  
Claudia Canaletti ◽  
Fabiola Giudici ◽  
Alberta Lunardelli ◽  
Giulia Abram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Olfactory Loss ◽  
Taste And Smell

The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between psychological distress and taste and sense of smell dysfunctions on healthcare workers (HCW) who contracted the COVID-19 infection in the midst of the disease outbreak. Reports of sudden loss of taste and smell which persist even after recovery from COVID-19 infection are increasingly recognized as critical symptoms for COVID-19 infections. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional study on COVID-19 HCW (N = 104) who adhered to respond to a phone semistructured interview addressing the virus symptoms and associated psychological distress. Data were collected from June to September 2020. Findings confirm the association between experienced taste/olfactory loss and emotional distress and suggest that dysfunctions of taste and smell correlate positively with anxiety and depression. Furthermore, their psychological impact tends to persist even after the recovery from the disease, suggesting the need for appropriate psychological interventions to prevent people from developing more serious or long-lasting psychological disorders and, as far as HCW, to reduce the risk of work-related distress.

scholarly journals Identifying Individual Stressors in Geriatric Nursing Staff—A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bettina Wollesen ◽  
Diane Hagemann ◽  
Katharina Pabst ◽  
Ramona Schlüter ◽  
Laura L. Bischoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Stress Levels

Background: Nurses in geriatric care are exposed to various burdens in the workplace that result in high stress levels. The perceived stress may result in a lack of professional caring and burnout. Objectives: The study aim was to identify work-related and personal factors that determine stress levels to design tailored interventions. Research design: cross-sectional study. Subjects: N = 195 geriatric nursing staff members. Measures: The survey included validated questionnaires (Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS), Health Survey Short form 12 (SF-12), Nordic Questionnaire) to identify work-related burdens, resulting stress levels and work-related behavior (AVEM). According to the limits of the Screening Subscale for chronic stress (SSCS) of the TICS, nurses were classified as stressed or non-stressed. With four-step regression analysis, main predictors for the stress level were identified. Results: The analysis revealed body postures, handling heavy loads, time pressure, deadlines and pressure to perform as the main burdens of the participants. Chronically stressed nurses showed different work patterns in comparison to nurses with lower stress levels. The regression analysis showed significance for the models including the work-related patterns and resilience aspects (step three (F (3.42) = 4.168; p = 0.010) and four (F (7.35) = 4.194; p = 0.002). Pattern B was a main factor for determining stress. The stress level determined the perceived burdens. Conclusions: Experiencing and managing stressors depends on the individual’s perception, while coping patterns—especially pattern B—can be decisive. The tailored interventions to reduce stress in geriatric nurses should focus on personal patterns.

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