Table 3 The significant difference in mean PSS scores within categorical groups; (age and professional characteristics) among a sample of Pakistani dentists (n = 157)
Groups with the significant difference in stress level | N | PSS score Mean ± SD | F statistics (df) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | ||||
20–29 | 115 | 19.01 ± 5.428 | F = 5.032 (2154) | − 0.197 |
40 and above | 13 | 14.31 ± 5.154 | ||
Years of experience | ||||
Up to 5 years | 92 | 19.29 ± 5.230 | F = 6.386 (2154) | 0.001 |
≥ 11 years | 36 | 15.64 ± 5.934 | ||
Monthly income in (PKR) | ||||
5000–19,000 | 42 | 19.29 ± 4.539 | F = 3.224 (4152) | 0.029 |
100,000 and above | 18 | 14.89 ± 7.128 | ||
Monthly income in thousands (PKR) | ||||
Honoree (no pay) | 09 | 21.67 ± 6.910 | F = 3.224 (4152) | 0.017 |
100,000 and above | 18 | 14.89 ± 7.128 | ||
Designation | ||||
House officers | 60 | 18.93 ± 5.099 | F = 3.591 (3153) | 0.035 |
~ Asst./Asso./Prof | 16 | 14.25 ± 6.506 | ||