The Corelation Between Work-Stress Level and Obesity Among Teacher

Abstract

—The teacher is one of the aggregates of workers who have a high risk of work-stress due to many demands of work, duties, and responsibilities. Stress can support the occurrence of obesity caused by changes in behavior and metabolism. This study aimed to determine the relationship between stress and obesity in senior high school teachers. This is quantitative research with a descriptive correlation design. The subjects were 63 teachers at Muhammadiyah Senior High School 1 Salam, collected by the total sampling technique. The research instrument uses a job stress questionnaire developed by researchers who have tested CVI and validity and reliability. The statistical test used was the Spearman-Rank test. The study results showed that most respondents were teachers of early adulthood (26-35) years old, male sex, with a long working period of more than three years. Most respondents are in moderate stress (mean=31,13, SD= 4, 75) with a healthy BMI category. The relationship between work stress and obesity in teachers is p value=0.157. There was no significant relationship between work stress and obesity in teachers at Muhammadiyah Senior High School.