Factors Associated with Stress Among Personals in a Hospital, Chon Buri province

Abstract

This cross-sectional analytical study aimed to investigate factors associated with stress among personals in a hospital, Chonburi Province. The samples consisted of 100 personals recruited through multi-stage random sampling. Data collection was performed using self-administered questionnaires between February and March 2024. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics, specifically Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, to determine the relationship between the studied factors.

The results revealed that the majority of participants were female (60.00%), with an average age of 36.74 years (S.D. = 10.50). Most were single (56.00%), held a bachelor’s degree (53.00%), had an average monthly income of 20,535 Baht (S.D. = 9,838.66), held an operational position (90.00%), had an average work experience of 8.03 years (S.D. = 9.57), and were residents of Chonburi Province (61.00%). Most reported no underlying diseases (80.00%). The level of stress was found to be moderate (60.00%). Overall work performance contributing to stress was also rated at a moderate level (=1.70, S.D.=0.59). Specifically, the factors of interpersonal relationships (r = -0.233) and organizational structure and atmosphere (r = -0.203) were found to have a low, negative correlation with stress, statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Therefore, the hospital should organize activities that promote interpersonal relationships to foster good relations among colleagues, and ensure that the organizational structure and atmosphere are appropriate. These measures can effectively help to reduce the stress experienced by the personals.