Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (대한예방의학회)
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The Levels of Psychosocial Stress, Job Stress and Related Factors of Medical Doctors Practicing at Local Clinics

일부 개원의사들의 사회심리적 스트레스 및 직무 스트레스 관련 요인

  • Kang, Moon-Kuk (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Kim, Jang-Rak (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Jeong, Baek-Geun (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Park, Ki-Soo (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Kam, Sin (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Hong, Dae-Yong (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Kang, Yune-Sik (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 강문국 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원) ;
  • 김장락 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원) ;
  • 정백근 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원) ;
  • 박기수 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원) ;
  • 감신 (경북대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 홍대용 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원) ;
  • 강윤식 (경상대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 및 건강과학연구원)
  • Published : 2007.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives : This study was conducted to investigate the levels of psychosocial stress, job stress and their related factors among medical doctors practicing at local clinics. Methods : A survey using a self administered questionnaire was administered to 1,456 doctors practicing at private clinics via post for 2 months (2006. 1 - 2006. 3). Psychosocial stress, job stress, demographic factors, job related factors and health related behaviors were investigated. Among the eligible study population, the respondents were 428 doctors (29.4%). Results : The average scores of psychosocial stress and job stress were 2.19 and 3.13, respectively. The levels of psychosocial stress and job stress were statistically lower in older respondents, those who worked shorter or who were more satisfied with their job, and those with higher socioeconomic status. The level of psychosocial stress was related with smoking status, drinking status and exercise. The level of job stress was related with smoking status and exercise. In multiple linear regression analysis using psychosocial stress as a dependent variable, age, working hours per day, job satisfaction and perception on socioeconomic status were significant independent variables. In analysis using job stress as a dependent variable, age, working hours per day and job satisfaction were significant independent variables. Conclusions : Stress affects the doctor-patient relationship, productivity and overall health level of people. Therefore, it is important to manage and relieve the stress of doctors. It is suggested that more advanced studies on stress level and related factors and ways to improve the stress and health related behaviors of medical doctors should be conducted.

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