Associated factors of Perceived stress among ASHA workers during COVID 19 pandemic

The present study was intended to assess the associated factors of perceived stress among ASHA workers in Alappuzha district during COVID 19 pandemic. The objectives of this study were to find out the associated factors of perceived stress among ASHA workers during COVID 19 pandemic, to find out the association between perceived stress among ASHA workers and associated factors of perceived stress. Descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. Betty Neuman’s system model was adopted as the theoretical framework for the study. Based on inclusion criteria, 150 ASHA workers of Alappuzha district were selected by multi stage cluster random sampling technique. The tool used in this study consisted of modified perceived stress scale for assessing perceived stress, socio personal data sheet for assessing the socio personal data and structured questionnaire for assessing associated factors of perceived stress. The findings of the study showed that 64.7% of ASHA workers had moderate stress and 35.3% had severe stress. The result showed that there was statistically significant association between perceived stress among ASHA workers and insecure environment, difficulty in meeting basic needs, lack of recognition for hard work and services, difficulty to get free Covid test for family members and personal relationship problems due to contact with Covid patients.