A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TYPE A PERSONALITY, EMPLOYMENT STRESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF RESIDENT PHYSICIANS IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN NANCHONG, CHINA.

Abstract

Objective: to explore the relationship between Type A personality, employment stress, and mental health among resident physicians in tertiary hospitals in Nanchong, providing a research foundation for future targeted interventions to regulate employment stress and improve their mental health.

Methods: A total of 65 resident physicians from tertiary hospitals in Nanchong, Sichuan, were recruited for this study. The General Health Questionnaire-20 (GHQ-20), Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP), University Student Employment Stress Scale, Medical Student Employment Stress Questionnaire, and Employment Intentions Survey for Medical University Students were used to assess the participants. Based on the GHQ-20 scores, the residents were divided into a positive group and a negative group to analyze the relationship between Type A personality, employment stress, and mental health.

Results: The results of this study did not show a significant correlation between Type A personality, employment stress, and mental health among resident physicians in tertiary hospitals in Nanchong (P>0.05).

Conclusion: This study did not confirm a significant relationship between Type A personality, employment stress, and mental health among resident physicians in tertiary hospitals in Nanchong. This may be due to the small sample size and insufficient assessment methods. Future research should consider increasing the sample size and designing more comprehensive and detailed assessment systems to further explore the factors influencing the mental health of resident physicians.