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Perceived Stress Among Medical Doctors Working in Nepal: An Observational Study.
Lochan Karki1, Anil Bikram Karki1, Bikrant Dhakal1
1Nepal Medical Association, Exhibition Road, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nepali doctors experience significant stress, with most reporting moderate to high levels. Factors like gender, marital status, and work hours influence perceived stress, highlighting a critical need for support systems.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Physician stress is a global concern, with limited recent data on Nepali doctors post-COVID-19.
- Understanding current stress levels is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and levels of perceived stress among doctors in Nepal.
- To identify factors associated with higher stress levels in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to March 2024.
- 302 doctors registered with the Nepal Medical Council participated.
- The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was administered via a web-based questionnaire.
Main Results:
- The mean PSS-10 score was 20.45±6.38, with 17.88% reporting high stress.
- Higher stress correlated with female gender, unmarried status, suicidal ideation, and family conflict.
- Doctors in government hospitals and those in undergraduate/postgraduate training reported higher stress than specialists.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of moderate to high perceived stress exists among Nepali doctors.
- Work hours and social/family time significantly correlated with stress levels.
- Findings underscore the urgent need for interventions to mitigate physician stress in Nepal.
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