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  • Public Health Research

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  • Work-related stress is a significant concern in healthcare settings.
  • Accurate measurement tools are crucial for understanding and mitigating occupational stressors.
  • The 13-item Work-Related Stress Questionnaire (WRSQ) requires validation in specific professional groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the 13-item version of the Work-Related Stress Questionnaire (WRSQ).
  • To assess the psychometric properties of the WRSQ in a representative sample of Italian public health residents.

Main Methods:

  • The WRSQ was administered to 379 Italian public health residents between June and July 2022.
  • Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate model fit (CFI, TLI, RMSEA, SRMR).
  • Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha (α) and McDonald's Omega (ω).

Main Results:

  • Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated good model fit: CFI=0.975, TLI=0.967, RMSEA=0.041, SRMR=0.051.
  • The WRSQ demonstrated strong internal consistency for the total score (α=0.80, ω=0.85).
  • No significant collinearity was found between questionnaire items.

Conclusions:

  • The 13-item WRSQ is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring work-related stress among Italian public health residents.
  • The questionnaire effectively captures key stress factors including workplace environment, job demands, and perceived support.
  • The 'unpleasant workplace' factor exhibited lower loadings, potentially due to the less frequent experience of associated stressors like abuse or discrimination.