Abstract :
Introduction: Computers have revolutionized the working scenario in most of the industrial and business
sectors around the world and have given a new dimension to the spectrum of occupational health. The
impact of computers on the physical, mental and social health of the workers is seldom realized. This study
was done to evaluate the job stress and psychological factors among women IT professionals.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done among 609 women IT professionals working in an IT
company in Chennai. Beck Depression Inventory was used for screening depression. Zung’s self-rating
anxiety scale was used for screening of anxiety. Job stress Questionnaire was used to evaluate the job
stress among the study participants.
Results: Psychological problems were present in 263(43.2%) of the study participants. Generalized anxiety
was present in 41.5% of the participants, while depression was present in 10% of them. The psychological
problems had a significant impact on the musculoskeletal problems and carpal tunnel syndrome (p
Keyword :
Anxiety, Computer professionals, Depression, Job stress