A Comparative Study to Assess Occupational Stress Level Among Male and Female Class 4th Employees of Selected Hospital at Alwar

Abstract

Introduction : The word "stress" comes from the Latin "stringers," which means "to bind tight," and it's closely linked to feeling distressed or overwhelmed. Stress happens when there's an imbalance between what's expected of us and our ability to handle it. It affects both our bodies and minds and can vary depending on how we see things. Methodology : Research approach used in this study was exploratory research approach. In this study comparative research design is used. In this study quota sampling technique was used to select the samples. In this study, sample comprised of 80 male and female Class 4th employees working at Govt. Hospital, Alwar. (40 ward boys and 40-Ayah Bai).This study was conducted at Govt. Hospital, Alwar. In this study population consist of male and female class 4th employees of Govt. Hospital, Alwar. (All ward boys and Ayah Bai). In this study, the sample comprised of all male and female class 4th employees working at Govt. Hospital, Alwar. Results : most of the class 4th employees experienced moderate levels of job-related stress, with 88.75% falling into this category. A small percentage, 6.25%, had severe stress, while 5% had mild stress. Out of the 80 class 4th employees examined, 71 had moderate stress, 4 had mild stress, and 5 had severe stress. Conclusions : There was significant association between occupational stress and educational status. Low educational attainment was a significant risk factor for occupational stress.