Occupational stress, coping strategies, and associated factors among primary healthcare workers in Vietnam

Han Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Phi Hoang Nguyen, Han Thi Ngoc Nong, Ly Trieu Vo, Dung Dang Nguyen, Nhi Thi Bui, Yen Nhi Thi Nguyen and Giao Huynh

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 5, 1-14

Abstract: Background: Occupational stress is a growing concern among healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly in primary care settings where responsibilities are multifaceted and resources are limited. Objective: This study aimed to determine the proportion of perceived stress levels, identify the coping strategies employed, and explore sociodemographic, familial, and occupational factors associated with stress among HCWs in a district-level health system in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 19 February 2025–31 March 2025 involving 212 HCWs selected through total population sampling. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire comprising the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Brief COPE inventory. Descriptive statistics summarized participant characteristics and stress levels. Comparisons were performed using independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA, while Spearman’s rank correlation explored associations between continuous variables. Variables with p

Date: 2026
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