Work-Related Stress: Prevalence and Risk Factors among Healthcare Workers in Aden, Yemen
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Abstract
Background: Work-related stress (WRS) is a common problem among healthcare workers (HCWs). This condition is associated with less productivity and serious consequences for patients.
Objective: The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence and risk factors for work-related stress among HCWs in Aden in 2025.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, health-facility-based study was conducted. Participants were recruited from public as well as private institutions. A standardized self-administered questionnaire was distributed to gather relevant study data that included sociodemographics and indicators of stress; scoring of severity was based on predetermined criteria. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS v26.
Results: All participants reported some level of work-related stress, with 76 (58.5%) experiencing moderate stress and 52 (40.0%) severe stress. The most common associated risk factors were gender, work environment, specialty, duration of experience, marital status, and perceived psychological health. However, there were no statistically significant risk factors except the self-perceived psychological health (p=0.01).
Conclusion: Work-related stress is common among health professionals in Aden. Mitigating policies are needed to address this problem.
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work-related stress, healthcare professionals, occupational health, Aden, Yemen.
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