PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESS AND ITS PREDICTORS AMONG RADIOGRAPHERS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Authors

  • OF Erondu Image Diagnostics, PortHarcourt
  • AC Ugwu Department of Radiography, NNamdi Azikiwe, University, Nnewi Campus
  • UB Umeano Department of Radiography, NNamdi Azikiwe, University, Nnewi Campus

Keywords:

Psycho-social, stress, radiographers, Nigeria

Abstract

Radiographers are particularly prone to psychosocial stress due to heavy workload, which may affect their health and work patterns.

This study examined the predictors of psychosocial stress among radiographers in south-eastern Nigeria. A total of fifty (n=50) radiographers, drawn from the five states in the region, completed the questionnaire that included sections on demographic data, work environment, predictors of stress and recommendations. The study found no significant difference in the levels of stress experienced by all categories of radiographers. The predictors of psychosocial stress were found to be work-place problems, role ambiguity, role conflict and lack of social support. Work problems and role conflicts appear to have the greatest impact on perceived stress. Role ambiguity was found to be the only predictor of stress that correlated significantly with job satisfaction.

The study recommends employment of more radiographers by hospital managers, improved remuneration, clear definition of roles and organisation of stress- intervention programs for radiographers as ways of reducing stress.

Author Biographies

OF Erondu, Image Diagnostics, PortHarcourt

Medical imaging Consultant/Lecturer

AC Ugwu, Department of Radiography, NNamdi Azikiwe, University, Nnewi Campus

Lecturer

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Published

2011-11-16

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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