Symptoms of Stress and Quality of Life of Basic Education Teachers

Abstract

This study analyzed stress symptoms and quality of life among basic education teachers A total of 176 teachers from preschool primary and secondary education in municipal and state schools participated in the research The frequency phase and symptoms of stress were assessed using the Lipp Stress Symptoms Questionnaire along with the perception of quality of life using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire 48 9 of the teachers manifested some level of stress mainly in the resistance phase 73 2 and near-exhaustion phase 26 8 Psychological symptoms predominated over physical ones p 0 0001 The median scores for the Physical 55 5 and Environment 56 3 domains were significantly lower p 0 01 than the Psychological 62 5 and Social Relationships 66 7 domains The overall quality of life score of 59 3 points classified the teachers as dissatisfied with their quality of life In summary psychological symptoms impact teachers stress levels and the quality of life falls short of desired levels