EPV1266 - Determinants of perceived stress among healthcare workers
EPV1266
Determinants of perceived stress among healthcare workers
I. Sellami 1,*, A. Abbes 1, A. Feki 2, M. L. Masmoudi 1, M. Hajjaji 1, K. Jmal Hammami 1
1occupational medicine, 2Rheumatoloy, Hedi Chaker Hospital, sfax, Tunisia
Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are frequently exposed to demanding work conditions that can lead to high levels of perceived stress. This stress may compromise their well-being, reduce job satisfaction, and negatively impact the quality of patient care.
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the determinants of perceived stress among HCWs.
Methods: We conducted a descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional survey among HCWs using a self-administered questionnaire. Socio-professional characteristics were collected, job satisfaction was assessed with a single-item measure, and perceived stress was evaluated using the Perceived Stress Scale.
Results: A total of 57 healthcare workers participated in the study with 52.6% of them were female. The mean age of participants was 36.1 ±10.2 years. The mean of the tenure of job was 15 ±11.5 years. The mean of job satisfaction was 3.4 ±1.2. The mean of perceived stress was 19.2 ±11.5. We found 3.5% of participants presented low stress, 93% moderate stress and 3.5% presented high perceived stress. Higher job satisfaction was a protective factor against stress (p = 0.04, r = -0.2).
Conclusions: Job satisfaction had a significant impact on perceived stress among HCWs. Improving work environments is therefore essential to safeguard staff health and enhance the quality of patient care.
Disclosure of Interest: None Declared