Level Of Stress In Female Healthcare Professionals Working In Intensive Care Unit And Impact On Family Life
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66021/pakmcr806Keywords:
Job Stress, Healthcare Professionals, Impact On Family Life, Impact On Personal Life, Quality of life, JScore, IPFL Score, SL Score, SF ScoreAbstract
Background: Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-pressure environments where female healthcare professionals face substantial occupational stress, potentially affecting personal and family well-being.
Objective: To assess the level of occupational stress among female ICU healthcare professionals and evaluate its impact on family life, sexual well-being, and overall health status.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 female ICU healthcare professionals in multiple hospitals of District Attock, Punjab, Pakistan, from August-2025 to January-2026. Participants completed a structured questionnaire measuring Job Stress (JScore), Impact on Family Life (IPFL Score), Sexual Well-being (SL Score), and general Health Status (SF Score). Data were analyzed for correlations between occupational stress and the measured domains.
Results: The mean JScore ranged from 6.83 ± 1.52 to 7.86 ± 1.46 across socio-demographic categories, indicating moderate to high stress levels uniformly among participants. Strong positive correlations were observed between JScore and SL Score (r = 0.87) and SF Score (r = 0.83). In contrast, IPFL Score showed a weak, non-significant correlation with JScore (r = −0.16), suggesting limited direct impact on family life.
Conclusion: Female ICU healthcare professionals experience moderate to high occupational stress, which adversely affects sexual well-being and overall health, while the impact on family life remains minimal. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, including stress management programs, mental health support, and workplace policies that promote holistic well-being.
