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2 articles for “healthcare workers”
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques Among Healthcare Workers in South India: A Regional Analysis of Efficacy and Barriers
Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in India, particularly in resource-limited settings, face high levels of occupational stress, yet structured stress-reduction interventions remain underutilized. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) offers a potential solution, but implementation challenges persist. To assess the effectiveness of an 8-week MBSR programme in reducing stress and enhancing mindfulness among HCWs in South India, and to identify barriers to its successful implementation across urban and rural settings. A quasi-experimental study was …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 99–103 Read article
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The Importance of Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals in North India: A Regional Analysis of Burnout, Resilience and Institutional Support
Abstract: Background: Burnout in healthcare professionals is described using the framework of Occupational Health and Resilience Theory, where self-care is an individual-level coping mechanism and institutional support is an organizational-level moderator. However, there is a lack of regional data from North India on the structural and contextual factors influencing burnout. Healthcare workers (HCWs) in North India face mounting pressures due to high patient loads, limited mental health resources, and overlapping professional …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–29 Read article