Assessment of occupational stress, mizãj dimagh and their association among the workers of MSMEs: Bengaluru
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252473Keywords:
Occupational stress, Micro, small and medium enterprises, Mizaj dimaghAbstract
Background: Occupational stress may lead to physical and mental disorders, which come at a great cost to the person, the economy, and society. As a result of globalization and changes in the nature of employment, people in countries that are developing must cope with rising levels of occupational stress. In a developing country like India, the contribution of MSMEs is highly inevitable. Objective was to study occupational stress and mizaj e dimagh among the workers of MSMEs.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 workers from various MSMEs in Kottegepalya, Bengaluru. Enterprises were included based on owner consent and cooperation. Data collection involved face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire that included socio-demographic information and occupational stress responses. Mizaj-e-dimagh was assessed using Unani parameters derived from classical texts, based on the evaluation of istidlal-e-ahwal-e-dimagh (manifestations of brain condition). Statistical analysis involved simple proportions.
Results: The prevalence of occupational stress among workers was 78.57%. Of these, 46% experienced mild stress. Emotional responses were the most common (28.57%). Regarding temperament, 34% of workers exhibited a bilious (harr yabis) mizaj-e-dimagh, while the highest stress levels (95%) were observed in workers with melancholic (barid yabis) temperament. Occupational stress was significantly associated with age, marital status, and education level.
Conclusions: The study highlighted a high prevalence of occupational stress among MSME workers, with temperament playing a notable role. Targeted interventions are necessary to address and manage stress in this sector.
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