Relationship between work-related stress and alcohol consumption in nursing university educators

Abstract

Introduction: Work-related stress is a global concern. In Mexico, it affects 75% of the working population, with teachers being one of the most vulnerable groups. This stress can lead to alcohol consumption, which is considered a risky behavior. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between work-related stress and alcohol consumption among nursing teachers. Methodology: Non-experimental, cross-sectional, prospective, and quantitative study, using the JSS (Job Stress Survey) and AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) instruments (α=0.80 and 0.87) with 35 nursing teachers from a public university in Aguascalientes. The SPSS v. 23.0 software was used for statistical analysis, employing Spearman correlation test. Results: Average age 39.8 years, 80% women, 51.4% single. Regarding work-related stress, 42.9% reported feeling stressed frequently, with an average score of 85.88 (low level). Concerning alcohol consumption, the average score was 2.6 (low risk), women: 5.14 points; men: 2 (low risk). The correlation between both variables was not significant (r=0.133, p=0.445). Conclusion: Although the correlation was low, men showed higher stress, which could guide the development of programs to prevent work-related stress among this group. Keywords: Work-related stress, consumption, alcohol, teachers, nursing teachers.

Recepción: 02/07/2025

Aprobación: 13/11/2025