Table 3.
Comparison of sources of stress between participants in the 2013 workplace wellness programme national survey and 2006 healthcare worker survey
| Sources of stress (agree/strongly agree) | 2013 | 2006 | ||
| % | (n=1313) | % | (n=223) | |
| Shortage of staff | 78.0 | 1051 | 91 | 201 |
| Insufficient resources and supplies | 76.7 | 1034 | – | – |
| Too much work | 72.7 | 980 | 88 | 196 |
| Not being appreciated for the work I do | 64.1 | 864 | 76 | 169 |
| Non-supportive supervisors | 59.5 | 802 | 58 | 129 |
| Balancing demands of work and family | 51.3 | 691 | – | – |
| Providing care for many patients | 49.0 | 660 | 85 | 190 |
| Providing care for many patients with HIV/AIDS | 42.3 | 570 | 76 | 169 |
| Providing support for relatives of patients | 41.3 | 557 | 55 | 123 |
| Conflict with co-workers | 39.7 | 535 | – | – |