A Study to Assess the Work Stress of Indian Nurses Helping in Combating COVID-19 Pandemic in Sikar

Introduction: The goal of this research is to examine the prevalenceof stress in the workplace experienced by Indian nurses in Sikar in thebattle against the illness caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 andto determine the relevant elements that are contributing to this stress.The COVID-19 outbreak has been a significant risk to the health of thegeneral population. The prevention, control, isolation and containmentof infections and the protection of public health have always beencrucial roles for nurses. On the other hand, there is a dearth of evidenceabout the level of occupational stress experienced by these nurses.Method: This survey study used a cross-sectional approach in which 179nurses from Sikar responded to a questionnaire that was administeredonline. The objective of this study was to assess the work stress of theIndian nurses in Sikar who were helping in combating the COVID-19pandemic. Instruments for the collection of data, such as the SelfratingAnxiety Scale (SAS) and the Indian edition of the Stress OverloadScale (SOS), were used. In order to investigate the potential relevantinfluences, explanatory single-factor correlation analysis, as well asmultiple regression analysis, were used.Result: There was a favourable correlation between this nurse group’sratings on the Stress Overload Measure and their scores on the SelfratingAnxiety Scale.Conclusion: The study showed that the primary contributors to nursingstress are children, the number of hours worked per week, and anxiety.It was seen that the pressure felt by nurses who work to combatCOVID-19 is often high. How to cite this article:Sharma P, Jain P, Malviya J. A Study to Assessthe Work Stress of Indian Nurses Helpingin Combating COVID-19 Pandemic in Sikar.Chettinad Health City Med J. 2023;12(3):26-29. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202346