Work-related stress in Medical and Dentistry programs
Ivonilda de Araújo Mendonça Maia1, Evanisa Helena Maio de Brum2, Kevan Guilherme Nóbrega Barbosa2
1Curso de Medicina, Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceió (CESMAC), Maceió, AL, Brazil.
Summary
Professor stress is common, with 40.3% experiencing it, often leading to burnout. Identifying and managing stress is crucial for a healthy academic environment and effective teaching.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Stress is prevalent in high-responsibility professions like academia.
- Professors face unique stressors impacting their well-being and professional efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and characteristics of stress among professors in Medicine and Dentistry programs.
- To understand the relationship between stress, traumatic events, and burnout in this academic population.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, observational, descriptive, and exploratory study.
- 184 professors participated, completing questionnaires on sociodemographics, stress symptoms, and burnout indicators.
- The Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Scale was administered to 60 professors experiencing stress.
Main Results:
- 40.3% of professors reported stress, predominantly in the resistance phase (85%), with burnout indicators.
- A significant correlation was found between stress and personal/familial traumatic events.
- While traumatic events didn't correlate with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), PTSD significantly correlated with burnout.
Conclusions:
- Stress and burnout are significant issues for professors, impacting their health and the educational process.
- Effective stress identification and management strategies are essential for a healthy teaching environment.
- Further research into the links between trauma, PTSD, and burnout in academics is warranted.
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