A Study on Prevalence of Work-related Stress and Relating Factors among Staff in a Private Hospital

Introduction: The objectives of this research were to study the prevalence of occupational stress based on the concept of Robert Karasek and to study other factors relating to occupational stress among staff working in a private hospital. This will be beneficial for management and resolution of job stress of the hospital staff. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive research. Data were collected using the questionnaires with the group of staff working in various fields in Bangkok Phrapradaeng Hospital from November 15th to December 31st, 2017. The questionnaires consisted of general information, Job Stress Assessment Questionnaire (Thai JCQ 54) and the cause of job stress. Results: Of 208 hospital staff, The prevalence of occupational stress was 26.9% on the Job Demand-Control Model. Factors relating to occupational stress that statistically significant (p-value <0.05) were age, educational level, income adequacy, careers, physical job demand, hazard at work, social support, supervisor support and job security. Conclusion: The sample in this private hospital had relatively high level of job stress on the Job Demand-Control Model when compared with the other sample groups in the past. The results of this study can help to screen the mental health condition especially job stress of the staff at the workplace when early abnormal signs appeared so as to consult the specialist for further diagnosis appropriately. For factors relating to job stress in this study, they may be used for further study to predict the occurrence of job stress of the hospital staff and to measure occupational health surveillance when faced with psychological hazards.