EVALUATING THE NEED TO INTRODUCE YOGA THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTITIONERS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ZARIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This research was conducted to analyze the "Evaluating the Need to Introduce Yoga Therapy
in the Management of Occupational Stress among Dental Technology Practitioners in
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria". Three objectives were formulated,
which were to: evaluate the causes and effects of occupational stress and burnout among
Dental Technology practitioners in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria,
analyze the current knowledge of yoga as an effective technique for the prevention and
management of stress and burnout Dental Technology practitioners in Ahmadu Bello
University Teaching Hospital Zaria, and investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a
yoga intervention for Dental Technology practitioners to manage occupational stress in
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria. Structured Questionnaire was used for
data collection, and 20 copies were distributed to Senior Secondary School students in the
study area using purposive sampling technique. Data obtained were presented and
interpreted using statistical frequency and percentage tables. Findings revealed that majority
of the respondents said that long working hour is a major cause of occupational stress and
burnout among Dental Technology practitioners, also work environment is a major cause of
occupational stress and burnout among Dental Technology practitioners. Finding also
revealed the causes of occupational stress and burnout among Dental Technology
practitioners to include; high patient expectations, employee workload, staffing issues, and
business pressures of running a practice. Burnout could be one major effect of occupational
stress and burnout among Dental Technology practitioners. The effects of occupational
stress and burnout among Dental Technology practitioners may include: job dissatisfaction,
emotional exhaustion, isolation, and anxiety disorders. Majority of the respondents revealed
that the current knowledge concerning yoga therapy as an effective technique for prevention
and management of stress and burnout among Dental Technology Practitioners, the study
revealed that the respondents' knowledge of yoga is limited. That yoga intervention can be
feasible and acceptable for Dental Technology practitioners. Healthcare facilities in Nigeria
may not be fully prepared for yoga interventions yet. The majority says further research is
needed to determine the effectiveness of yoga interventions for managing occupational stress
among Dental Technology practitioners in Nigeria. Also yoga therapy is necessary for high-
risk individuals, including Dental Technology practitioners. There is need to introduce Yoga
therapy for the management of occupational stress among Dental Technology practitioners,
however there is need to create awareness among the Dental Technology practitioners,
create a better working environment and upgrade facilities in the existing dental hospitals to
accommodate yoga therapy.
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