Life stressors and coping strategies
| FACTORS | N (%)* |
|---|---|
| Life stressors (in the past 12 mo) | |
| • Illness in the family | 76 (27.3) |
| • Personal health problem | 49 (17.6) |
| • Professional discord between colleagues | 40 (14.4) |
| • Death of family member or friend | 37 (13.3) |
| • Financial issues | 25 (9.0) |
| • Separation or divorce | 16 (5.8) |
| • Serious professional issues | 9 (3.2) |
| • Other important life events† | 52 (24.8) |
| Coping strategies | |
| • Talk to family or friends | 275 (90.5) |
| • Take part in physical activity | 240 (78.9) |
| • Take time off or a vacation | 237 (78.0) |
| • Talk to colleagues | 217 (71.4) |
| • Turn to spiritual or religious practices | 113 (37.2) |
| • Eat more than I should | 67 (22.0) |
| • Seek professional counseling | 42 (13.8) |
| • Drink more than I should | 15 (4.9) |
| • Do nothing | 15 (4.9) |
| • Take part in professional support group | 2 (0.7) |
| • Other‡ | 22 (11.2) |
↵* Not all respondents answered all questions and respondents could select more than one option.
↵† Examples of important life events include birth of a child, marriage, legal issues, professional issues, moving, or environmental disaster (flooding).
↵‡ Examples of other coping strategies include having hobbies, listening to music, playing board games, fishing, hunting, shopping, taking medication, and drinking “exactly the right amount.”