A Study To Assess The Level Of Stress And Stress Impact On Health Among Health Care Workers In A Government Medical College Anantnag, Jammu And Kashmir

Background: Burnout and elevated stress levels are affecting up to 70% of healthcare workers, compromising the quality of patient care. Prior studies predominantly focus on specific settings or pandemic-related stress, limiting a broader understanding of the diverse stressors healthcare workers face. This study aimed to identify and assess the primary self-reported stressors of healthcare workers. Between June 2018 and April 2019, 2,310 U.S. healthcare professionals responded to an open-ended survey question: “What are your biggest stressors over the last few weeks?” A summative content analysis was conducted to examine the responses. The findings revealed three categories of stressors: work-related stressors (49%), personal life stressors (32%), and those affecting both work and personal life (19%). These results highlight the multifaceted nature of stress among healthcare workers. Future research and clinical interventions should address these varied sources of stress to better support healthcare professionals