1Undergraduate Medical Student (9th Semester), GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry.
2Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry.
3Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry.
4*Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry.
5Undergraduate Medical Student (9th Semester), GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry.
Background: Women faculty in tertiary care teaching hospitals are exposed to multiple professional responsibilities, including teaching, clinical services, research, and administrative duties, which may contribute to increased stress levels. Understanding the prevalence and factors associated with stress is essential for developing effective interventions.
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of stress among women faculty in a tertiary care teaching hospital, and to identify socio-demographic and work-related factors associated with stress.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Women faculty of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Rajahmundry. A predesigned and pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic details and work-related factors. Data was analyzed by chi-square test to determine associations.
Results: The study revealed that majority (91.32%) of faculty members experienced moderate level of stress. Stress levels were significantly associated with age, marital status, presence of children, designation, Income and teaching experience (p < 0.05). Clinical workload (48.70%), emotional demands (39.10%), academic responsibilities (35.70%), and work–life conflict (34.80%) were the major reported stressors.
Conclusion: A significant proportion of faculty members in a tertiary care teaching hospital experience moderate stress, influenced by both personal and professional factors. Implementing institutional strategies such as equitable workload distribution, flexible work policies, mentorship programs, mental health support, and stress-management interventions may help to reduce stress and improve overall workplace well-being.
Keywords: Occupational stressors, Stress levels, Women Faculty, Perceived Stress.
How to cite this article: Harshavardhan K, Jena SK, Palla J, Komaram RB, Reddy KRKS. Beyond the White Coat: Occupational Stressors Among Women Faculty Working in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(3): 95-100. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.3.13
Source of support: Nil.
Conflict of interest: None