Healing Others, Hurting Within: Job Stress Among Healthcare Personnel in a tertiary care hospital of district Dehradun
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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2026.v38i02.023Keywords:
Job stress, Healthcare workers, Occupational stress, India, PSSAbstract
Background: Job stress is a growing concern among healthcare professionals, particularly in high-demand environments like tertiary care hospitals. Prolonged stress can negatively impact both professional performance and personal well-being. study was conducted to assess the level of job-related stress among healthcare personals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 310 healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital in Dehradun. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were presented as frequencies and percentages, and graphical representations were also prepared. Results: The mean Perceived stress score among the participants was 18.01 ± 4.12. The majority (82%) of participants experienced moderate stress, 17% had low stress, and only 1% reported high perceived stress. Nurses had the highest proportion of moderate stress (91.2%), followed by doctors (86.5%). Conclusion: Most healthcare workers in this study experienced moderate levels of job stress, particularly among nurses. It is necessary to implement immediate organizational methods that emphasize task redistribution, shift management, and mental health assistance.
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