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Abstract

Occupational stress in healthcare workers is an increasing global issue that affects employee mental health and quality of care. To formulate adequately the intervention, it is crucial to identify the specific stressors within an institution. Thus, this study attempts to assess the prevalence and predictors of perceived occupational stress among health professionals at Al-Imam Al-Sadiq Hospital. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that employed convenience sampling and determined sample-size at Al-Imam Al-Sadiq Hospital comprising 220 HCWs. Data will gather using a structured questionnaire that has 3 sections. Statistical Analysis: For categorical variables, descriptive and Inferential statistics were employed. Majority of HCWs (32.7%) were aged 51–60 years, employed as technician (28.2%), work experience ≥ 10 years (43.2%). Furthermore, 69.1% workedweekly; 54.5% reported never being subjected to a stressful event in the past year; and 53.6% had never visited a mental health professional. Only moderate amounts of stress were found to be the most common. Those working in Emergency and Pediatrics, working longer hours, having a recent personal crisis, and <6 >/day of sleep had statistically significant higher stress scores (P < 0.05). Healthcare workers most commonly experienced moderate occupational stress, and the department, work hours on duty, sleep duration and stressful events 1-week prior for the high stress level were ISS components that require targeted interventions.

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