The Level of Psychological Stress Among Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome – A Study on a Sample of Teachers with IBS-

Abstract

The study aimed to measure the level of psychological stress among primary school teachers diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and to examine the impact of gender, age, and professional experience on these stress levels. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and was conducted on a purposive sample of 64 teachers. The results indicated that psychological stress levels were high among teachers with IBS, with no statistically significant differences attributed to gender, age,or professional experience. Additionally, IBS symptoms were found to worsen during work hours and decrease during rest periods and vacations. The study recommends implementing strategies to support teachers, such as improving the work environment,reducing professional burdens, providing adequate rest periods, and promoting physical activities and a suitable diet.