Role of Stress and Socio-Demographics on Career satisfaction and Professional Quality of life

Objective: The objective of the present study was to identify the predictive role of perceived stress and socio-demographic variables such as monthly income, leisure time, and IMM exams in career satisfaction and professional quality of life among residents in the training of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Obs and Gynae). Study type, settings & duration: This cross-sectional study with correlational design was conducted at PAF, PIMS, Holy Family, and Poly Clinic hospitals at Rawalpindi and Islamabad Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan from September to November 2022. Methodology: We recruited a total of 205 residents from first, second, third, and fourth year of training in Obs and Gynae. Participants were selected with the help of purposive convenient and snowball sampling techniques. The scales used in the study include perceived stress scale, team support scale, professional quality of life scale, and career satisfaction scale. Results: Findings indicate that monthly income, Intermediate Module Exams (IMM), leisure time, and stress significantly predict compassion fatigue, a component of professional quality of life, with all showing a positive association (p <.05). Additionally, team support emerges as a significant positive predictor of career satisfaction (p <.01), highlighting its crucial role in professional well-being. Conclusion: The results indicate that team support significantly enhances career satisfaction and reduces stress for young resident trainees, while also mitigating the risk of compassion fatigue. To improve the quality of life for residents, health organizations should promote a healthy work-life balance, provide mental health support, ensure fair compensation, and simplify tasks. Encouraging ..............