title: Audiology occupational stress experienced by audiologists practicing in India.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of the present study is to identify the levels of occupational stress across different types of setting, years of experience, and age.
  
  
  METHODS
  A questionnaire-based observational research design using the audiology occupational stress questionnaire (AOSQ) was used.
  
  
  METHODS
  The sample comprised of audiologists registered under the Indian Speech and Hearing Association. The questionnaire was sent via personal email to 400 audiologists, of which 100 responded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were carried out. Participants in both the groups experienced stress to some extent, with more stress reported in private practitioners.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study helps to identify certain factors that contribute towards work-related stress. These in turn have an impact on the overall professional output of a professional.
authors.affiliation: * Department of Speech and Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University , Manipal, Karnataka , India.
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ravi
authors.forename: Dhanshree
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gunjawate
authors.forename: Mohd
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ayas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001298:Audiology; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Audiologists; healthcare professional; occupational stress