Perceived stress in hospital classroom teachers

Abstract

Teachers in hospital classrooms work in conditions marked by a significant emotional burnout and occasionally intense demands, leading them to perceive a level of stress. If not managed appropriately, this stress could affect their physical and mental health. The objective of this study is to understand the main aspects in which the stress is perceived by teachers manifests in their daily lives. To carry out this process, a non-experimental design was considered, with a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional approach. The methods considered in this study include a bibliographic review, analytical-synthetic analysis, and descriptive statistics, for the evaluation, the Perceived Stress Scale was used, applied to 12 professionals belonging to District Education Directorate 17D05, in conclusion, according to the results, 58.3% of the population falls within a category of moderate stress perception. This could be a consequence of the nature of their work and the environment in which they operate, in this regard, the need to manage a space that allows for emotional release and provides coping strategies becomes evident, thereby minimizing the risk and improving the quality of life.