Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 59-64
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijash.20260109
Assessment of Pre-Existing Knowledge of Stress Management Techniques Among Healthcare Workers
Shivani Gautam1, Mahendra Kumar2
1Lecturer, SSRB Institute of Nursing Kakira Distt. Chamba, HP
2Stroke Team Coordinator, Neurology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Corresponding Author: Shivani Gautam
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Workplace stress is a major concern among healthcare workers particularly nurses, doctors due to heavy workload, emotional demands, and workplace conflicts. Knowledge of effective stress reduction techniques are essential to improve well-being and job performance.
Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental study was conducted among 60 healthcare workers in a selected hospital of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a self-structured 30-item questionnaire assessing knowledge on stress reduction techniques.
Results: Total 96.7% had moderate knowledge and 3.3% had inadequate knowledge about Stress Management Techniques. The mean score increased from 15.08 to 22.42, with no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables.
Discussion: The findings reveal that participants demonstrated inadequate knowledge regarding stress management techniques. Moreover, further research is required to explore and determine the underlying factors influencing knowledge levels related to stress management techniques among healthcare professionals.
Keywords: Stress, mental health, stress management technique
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