Psychological Distress and Associated Factors Among Elementary School Teachers
A Cross‐Sectional Study
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BACKGROUND: Teachers can face demanding and stressful working conditions. Classroom environments in elementary schools are dynamic and challenging, which can be mentally and emotionally exhausting for teachers. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychological distress and identify associated factors among elementary school teachers. METHODS: This is an analytical, observational cross-sectional study. The participants consisted of 450 teachers selected using the cluster sampling method from elementary schools of Tabriz, Iran. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the associations between teachers' psychological distress and potential factors. RESULTS: The study found a significant proportion of participants (54.2%) experiencing psychological distress. Multiple regression analysis revealed age, sex, work experience, school type, family income status, teachers' efficacy, emotional labor, and presenteeism were statistically associated with teachers' psychological distress. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE, AND EQUITY: To address teachers' psychological distress, schools need to adopt policies that promote teacher well-being and mental health support. CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of psychological distress among elementary school teachers raises concerns and highlights the need for attention. Schools and administrators must provide teachers with the resources and support they need to succeed in their roles. Interventions targeting the identified associated factors must be planned to improve the mental health of elementary school teachers and enhance their overall performance.
Cross-sectional study · Distress · Mathematics education · Mental health · Observational study · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · School teachers · Truancy · Clinical Psychology · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Medicine · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Stress and Burnout Research
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