Prevalence and Predictors of Stress among Bankers in Enugu State South-East Nigeria

Okwor, Tochi; Ndu, Afam; Arinze-Onyia, SU; Ogugua, I.J.; Obionu, Ifeoma Maureen; Agwu-Umahi, Olanike; Okeke, TC; Aguwa, Emmanuel N.

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“…Onigbogi and Banerjee (2019) reported a prevalence of 61.9% of psychosocial stress among healthcare workers in Nigeria. This high prevalence of stress in Nigeria was confirmed by recent studies with 47% in Enugu State (Okwor, 2020) and 62% in Oyo State (Alao et al, 2023). These show higher prevalence rate compared to other developing countries such as Rwanda (15.3%) (Nwankwo et al, 2017), Ghana (17%) (Alhassan & Poku, 2018) and Uganda (21.5%) (Ndejjo et al, 2015).…”

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Background:The healthcare profession has been associated with stress which has been found to affect nutritional status.Purpose: This study was aimed at evaluating the perceived stress-nutritional status nexus of healthcare professionals in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 414 healthcare professionals. The study sample was obtained by using a two-stage cluster sampling approach. Data on socio-demographic and meal pattern was collected through a pretested self-administered questionnaire.Results: Body Mass Index (BMI) was obtained from height and weight measurements and classified as underweight (BMI<18.5), normal weight (BMI=18.5-24.99), overweight (BMI=25.0-29.99) and obesity (BMI≥30). Perceived stress was evaluated using the perceived stress scale version 10 (PSS-10). Data was analyzed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 26 and subjected to Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis to establish relationship and predictors of perceived stress at 5% level of significance. The healthcare professionals' age was 35.91±9.31 years with 86.2% being ≤ 45 years and 60% were females. Two meals a day were taken by 85.7%. BMI showed 49.3% to be overweight/obese. The mean perceived stress score was 15.02 with 47.6% experiencing high perceived stress. Age (p=0.016), gender (p=0.001), marital status (p=0.001) and professional group (p=0.048) had significant relationship with perceived stress. The association between BMI and perceived stress was not significant (Chi-square = 0.562; p=0.905). Predictors of stress were gender (OR: 0.505, CI=0.308-0.830; p=0.007) and marital status (OR: 1.914, CI=1. 143-3.208; p=0.014). Conclusion:The study showed high level of obesity and perceived stress. Nutrition education intervention is recommended.

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“…An average score of 1-2 showed that they were likely to be already suffering from high levels of stress because of demand-resource imbalance or be at risk of it. They categorized a score of 3 as neutral (Okwor et al,2020).…”

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Prevalence of Work-Related Stress and its Associated Factors among Healthcare Professionals at Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

2022

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Background: Work stress has become more prevalent, as has its impact on employees' psychological and physical health. Occupational stress is the second most prevalent workrelated complaint after low back pain. The study aimed to assess the workplace stress and associated variables among health care professionals in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A correlation cross sectional study; was carried out at Sabya General Hospital in Jazan, Saudi Arabia; during the period from second week of January 2022 to May 2022. The population sample for this study included healthcare employees. Sample calculation was done by Stephen Thompson formula. Results: Nearly one third (32.5%) of participants their age is from 31-to 35 years old, while more than one fourth (27.2%) of participants their age is from 36-to 40 years, and more than one-fifth (20.9%) of participants their age is from 25-to 30 years old. Also, 56.3% of participants are females, while the rest (43.6%) are males. In addition, 49.0% of participants are nurses, 23.1% are general physicians and 13.8% are administrators. More than half (66.3%) of participants have a high stress level. However, there is insignificant association between stress level and job position of healthcare providers (P -value = 0.099). Conclusion: More than half of the participants in this study are exposed to high-stress levels. A higher percentage of nurses have a higher level of stress. Years of experience, working department, and occupational position are the significant correlated the factors which affect the level of job stress.

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“…To lower this churn and boost retention, organisations must proactively address these issues and develop effective employee satisfaction strategies. According to research by Okwor et al (2020), burnout is a significant factor influencing employee turnover and is common among finance professionals. Burnout is strongly correlated with long hours, high demands, and little job control and is associated with significantly higher intentions to leave among workers in the finance industry.…”

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A Study on The Factors Affecting Employee Retention in The Finance Industries at Klang Valley, Malaysia

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Mohamad Mazri

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This study investigates employee retention in the finance industries of the Klang Valley region, recognizing its critical importance for organizational success and competitiveness. The study delves into the factors influencing retention, with a focus on organizational culture, compensation and benefits, career advancement opportunities, and work-life balance. In this study, feedback was collected from 309 questionnaires that were fully completed by employees from different finance organisations within the Klang Valley area. The reliability of variables was assessed through Cronbach's Alpha, yielding satisfactory results for all variables. Analysing the responses using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient, the study found moderate to strong positive correlations among the variables, indicating significant relationships. Utilizing Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, the study revealed that Organizational Culture and Compensation and Benefits significantly and positively influence employee retention. Work-Life Balance also demonstrated a positive effect, though of smaller magnitude. However, Career Advancement Opportunities had a minimal positive impact on retention, which was not statistically significant. These findings underscore the importance of fostering a positive work culture and offering attractive compensation and benefits to improve employee retention rates in the finance industry within the Klang Valley. A positive work culture and competitive compensation and benefits package are crucial factors in retaining talented employees. Though Career Advancement Opportunities showed a lesser impact, providing growth opportunities remains beneficial for organizations. The study concludes by discussing major findings, limitations, and future research suggestions, providing valuable knowledge for finance organizations in the Klang Valley to effectively understand and address employee retention factors.

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Prevalence and Predictors of Stress among Bankers in Enugu State South-East Nigeria

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