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Factors Related to Staff Stress in HIV-AIDS Related Palliative Care.
Prabha S. Chandra, K.R.Jairam and Anila Jacob.
Indian J Palliative Care, December 2004, Volume 10, Issue 2.
ABSTRACT
Aims
Staff Stress in HIV related palliative care has been identified as an important problem worldwide. This study aimed at estimating prevalence of staff stress and its correlates in a sample of palliative care givers in HIV/AIDS in India.
Materials and Methods
Fifty-two participants (29 female and 23 male) completed Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), AIDS Control Scale (ACS), AIDS Stress Scale (ASS)and a semi-sructured questionnaire.
Results
The majority (92%) had average to high scores on atleast one domain of MBI. High scores on the factors Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalisation and Personal Accomplishment were seen in 10%, 17% and 58% of the sample respectively. ASS score, severity of stress in dealing with persons living with AIDS and having considered leaving HIV related work were predictors of Emotional Exaustion Scores. ASS score, ACS score and Severity of stress with death of a person with AIDS were predictors of high Depersonalisation Scores. Female gender was a predictor of a high Personal Acomplishment Score.
Conclusions
The study emphasises the need to address issues related to staff burnout in HIV palliative care.
