Prevalence of stress and its associated factors on doctors: a cross-sectional study

Amrit Pal Singh Brar; Roopandeep Singh Jammu; Priya Sahni; Deepinder Pal Singh Brar

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251714

Authors

Amrit Pal Singh Brar Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India
Roopandeep Singh Jammu Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India
Priya Sahni Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India
Deepinder Pal Singh Brar Department of Radiotherapy, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, Amritsar, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251714

Keywords:

Night shifts, Sleep deprivation, Academic stress

Abstract

Background: Stress is a common and natural part of daily life and its prolonged exposure can lead to very harmful effects on the body. In the modern healthcare workplace, there can be a lot of stressful conditions prevailing in the facilities. This study aimed to study the prevalence of stress and its associated factors among doctors.

Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study using stratified sampling technique.

Results: In our study population, maximum doctors were in age group of 25-34 (40%), males (60%), unmarried (70%). Moderate (50%) to high stress (30%) levels were found among doctors. Working hours per week, night shifts, sleep deprivation were associated factors.

Conclusions: The findings of this study underscore the importance addressing both work-related and personal factors in developing interventions to mitigate stress among medical professionals.

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