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February 2, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Workplace stress, support and stress management strategies for healthier lifestyles among healthcare workers in Ethiopia

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ZBZewdie BirhanuHKHabtamu KerebihRKReginald A. Kavishe

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses stress and coping strategies in healthcare professionals, suggesting urgent interventions.

Key Points

  • The aim was to evaluate workplace stress, support systems, and coping strategies among healthcare professionals in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia.
  • Conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, in August 2023.
  • Randomly selected 496 healthcare professionals from five hospitals.
  • Utilized the Workplace Stress Scale, Workplace Support for Health Scale, and Oslo Social Support Scale to measure stress and support.
  • Analyzed data using descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression.
  • 53% of healthcare workers experienced workplace stress, categorized as 25% low, 16% moderate, and 12% severe stress.
  • 54% reported positive workplace support for healthier lifestyles.
  • Stress levels were significantly associated with educational qualifications, facility types, and income levels.
  • Female workers showed slightly lower stress odds than males, with age and income influencing stress levels.

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Birhanu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fcb6c1c9540dea80e8d7https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341226
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