Abstract

LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG THE RESIDENT DOCTORS WORKING IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF EASTERN INDIA: A CROSSSECTIONAL STUDY.

Dr Kalpana Singh, Dr Anjali Rani*, Dr Shashi Parkash, Dr Mamta, Dr RK Meena, Dr S Loha.

Abstract

Aim: To know the level of work related stress among the resident doctors. Material and methods: A questionnaire containing nine points and its subparts given to 71 residents of department of anesthesiology and obstetrics & gynecology to know the level of stress and work satisfaction among them. Statistical analysis: Simple percentage analysis of stress questionnaire. Results: Among the 71 residents, survey showed the highest level of stress is due to poor hostel and food facility (74.64%). As residents of both the departments are facing heavy workload and most of the time they are engaged in emergency work so they get inadequate sleep (77.4%). There is no break or one day off from the duties in their working schedule. Conclusion: There is a high level of dissatisfaction for hostel and food facility among the residents. At least providing better accommodation and food will help in lowering down stress among them, so they can work more efficiently and in more conducive environment.

Keywords: Stress, resident doctor, anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.