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

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

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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

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  • Han Thi Ngoc Nguyen & Phi Hoang Nguyen & Han Thi Ngoc Nong & Ly Trieu Vo & Dung Dang Nguyen & Nhi Thi Bui & Yen Nhi Thi Nguyen & Giao Huynh, 2026. "Occupational stress, coping strategies, and associated factors among primary healthcare workers in Vietnam," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(5), pages 1-14, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0349770
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0349770
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