Work-related instant messaging and calling stress (WRIMCS) among physicians: a novel occupational health risk?

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess the association between WRIMC and perceived stress among physicians through the lens of 'occupational context' and psycho-physiological stressors as mediators.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Albania in January 2025 including a representative sample of 367 physicians (≈ 66% females; overall response rate: ≈90%). A structured 36-item questionnaire included demographic characteristics, WRIMC exposure and related psycho-physiological stressors and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Multivariable-adjusted ordinal logistic regression was used to assess the direct association between WRIMC-related exposures and PSS scores, whereas mediation analysis was used to assess indirect effects using the perceived impact of work on stress level and psycho-physi

SUBMITTER: Shpuza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12403839 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature