Stress among Clinical Resident Doctors of Odisha: A Multi-Centric Mixed Methodology Study Kshatri J S1, Das S2, Kar P3, Agarwal S K4, Tripathy R M5 1Resident, Department of Community Medicine, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur 2Asst. Prof., Department of Community Medicine, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur 3Resident, Department of Community Medicine, SCB Medical College, Cuttack 4Resident, Department of Community Medicine, VIMSAR, Burla 5Prof. & HOD, Department of Community Medicine, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur Online published on 15 December, 2017. Abstract Background Clinical resident doctors often work long hours and in conditions that predispose to stress. The study was carried out to estimate the level of stress among clinical resident (PG) doctors of Odisha. Methodology This mixed methodology, cross sectional survey was conducted in the three government medical colleges of Odisha in October, 2016. The study participants were 250 resident post graduate students working in clinical departments. Study Instrument was an online semi-structured survey tool. The questionnaire for stress assessment was developed by adapting with permission the "Workplace Stress Scale" developed and trademarked by the Marlin Company, and the American Institute of Stress. © Snowball sampling method was employed for data collection. The data was analysed using GNU-PSPP ver.0.9.0 & CAQDAS-Dedoose ver.7.1.3 Results A total of 80 females (32%) and 170 males (68%) participated in the study. The age of the participants ranged from 25 to 50 years (μ=29.16 ± 3.46 years). According to the workplace stress scale, 53 (21.2%) had low/no stress, 101 (40.4%) had moderate stress and 96 (38.4%) had severe stress. The distribution of stress was not significantly different between males and females. There was no statistically significant difference in the stress levels of 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year residents. There was significant difference between the mean stress scores of the three institutions. (ANOVA test; F=5.5; p= 0.004). A higher proportion of residents of the Paediatrics, Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynaecology departments had moderate and severe stress. Three themes emerged from analysis of the qualitative data. Finite work hours to reduce stress; Improved guidance to build confidence; Security at workplace needs to be ensured. Conclusion The prevalence of stress among clinical residents of Odisha was high and measures to address the same should be undertaken. Top Keywords Stress, PG Students, Residents, AIS Workplace Stress Scale. Top |