Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

The study sample consisted of 100 numbers of nurses working in two selected hospitals, 50 from a Govt sector hospital and 50 from a private hospital of Assam, India, selected randomly for the purpose of the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design and data was collected using structured questionnaire which consisted of the demographic proforma and the OSI. The data obtained was analyzed in terms of frequencies and percentages. Findings suggest that majority i.e. 70% of the samples from Govt. sector hospitals reported high level of job stress. Among those sample working in the private sector, majority (74%) reported moderate level of stress.

Study observed wide variations in the demographic characteristics of nurses working in different settings. Study also concludes that the Level of job stress differs between Govt and private settings.