Solutions to reduce the stress of medical staff in Ho Chi Minh City
Published: August 2, 2026
Abstract
This study evaluates the current work motivation and some factors affecting the stress of medical staff in Ho Chi Minh City. The study’s data is collected from 359 respondents working at medical facilities in Ho Chi Minh City. The findings show that there are 4 factors that have a positive impact on the stress of medical staff, namely "superior pressure", "income pressure", "time pressure", and "work pressure". The study’s results also show that the two factors including "co-workers relationship" and "welfare" have a negative relationship with the stress of medical staff. The study’s results show that there are differences in work stress of age groups, education, seniority, and job position. From the study’s results, some practical solutions and managerial recommendations are proposed to reduce the stress among medical staff in Ho Chi Minh City, contributing to developing an efficient compensation policy for medical staff in the city and across the country.
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