Question

Working mothers as health care professionals in KSA are facing overloaded roles with wide range of stress. In refer to what you have been study at week 4 (Stress and Coping) Action items: 1. Briefly explain the different sources of stress in this situation. In what way these stresses might influence health outcomes for this group. 2. Name some individual differences among healthcare working mothers in approaching to coping with these stresses.

Answer 1

Stress is experienced by everyone be it in any profession and be it at any level. Basically any mother who is working experiences stress because there is always an added responsibility, before child it is easier. Because bringing child well is another responsibility which should be neglected.

ans 1) Different sources of stress can be as said overload of work, handling two responsibilities of looking after child and work, talking to various clients having health related problems or stress problems. In addition commuting, internal politics can also be some source of stress. Stress increases BP level, a woman may experiece headaches or some back aches etc. Because it is the mind game. Stress affects overall body in general, one may also get infected quickly to cold and cough due to stress. Stress make our body vulnerable to the viruses around.

2) Since health care professional moms know the impact of stress and how to reduce stress compared to a mom who is working in IT or mechanical industry, she would be able to easily practise some techniques of reducing stress such as keeping positive attitude to overcome stress. Maintaing health by going for walk in morning as well some yoga or meditation techniques. Though the stress can not be avoided but it can coped effectively. Heath care professional mom would know that discussing about these things with friends or close ones can also help in reducing stress.They have also been taught in the curriculum about planning of day in order to reduce 11th hour chaos.