ArticleAdvances in medical education and practice2020
Assessment of Occupational Stress Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Psychological Distress Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Professionals: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Prevalence and correlates of perceived stress and psychological health among residents receiving standardized training: a multicenter cross-sectional survey study in China.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Stress and occupational burnout levels among Palestinian dentists, and associated factors: A cross-sectional study in 2023.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Levels of perceived stress according to professional standings among dental surgeons of Karachi: a descriptive study.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Occupational stress in healthcare workers at a university hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family & community medicineArticle
- Academic performance in the oral surgery subjects of undergraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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Abstract
purposeConsidering the important role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in healthcare services and the stressful nature of their job, this study aimed to assess the occupational stress among oral and maxillofacial surgeons and residents in Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsCross-sectional questionnaires were developed, and they included the perceived stress scale and questions about potential sources of stress. A sample size of 180 was determined using a 0.05 level of significance and a precision of ±8%. The survey was distributed using a consecutive non-random sampling method to all oral and maxillofacial surgeons and residents in all regions in Saudi Arabia from May to December 2019.
resultsOne hundred and seventy-two responses were received. Males were the predominant gender. The perceived stress scale revealed a moderate stress level among surgeons and residents. However, residents had a significantly higher score (
conclusionThe study results suggest that there is increased occupational stress among oral and maxillofacial surgeons and residents in Saudi Arabia. This study highlights the need for stress management programs to minimize stress factors at the workplace and to ensure a healthy working environment for the practitioners.
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