10.5281/zenodo.17512380

BACKGROUND: Stress is a feeling of pressure, worry/solicitude, or being overwhelmed. While occasional stress is normal, excessive or devilish or prolonged stress can harm health and routine life. According to Chang’s Dictionary of Psychology, it's “a state of physical or internal pressure causing emotional torture or pain”. Work- related stress is a major psychosocial hazard faced by workers.

AIM: To evaluate how stress affects salt workers' Dental health of Bhavnagar Salt and Industrial Works, Gujarat.

MATERIAL & METHODS: A descriptive cross–sectional survey was carried out among 400 salt pan workers to assess their stress position using Cohen’s scale. The data was coded and analyzed with MS Excel and SPSS 20.0 interpretation and Chi – square test was applied for statistical analysis.

RESULT: It was assessed that maturity of salt pan workers were males 285(71.25%). Male study subjects were having increased stress as compared to womanish study subjects. Statistically, significant relation (p value = 0.030) has been set up between periodontal pocket depth and level of stress.

CONCLUSION: It was concluded that reduction in level of stress would help to enhance periodontal health. Employers must not only evaluate the working environment, recognize and address stress issues, but also encourage healthy work practices and minimize hazardous working conditions. A smart employer plans and oversees work to minimize common risk factors and assist avoid as many predictable issues as feasible.