FACTOR RELATED TO WORK STRESS AMONG TEACHERS AT MIM 02 IN PEKANBARU

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Work stress is one of the occupational health problems commonly experienced by teachers due to high job demands and administrative responsibilities. This study aims to identify the factors associated with work stress among teachers at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah (MIM) 02 Pekanbaru in 2025. This research used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The population consisted of 30 teachers, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis included univariate and bivariate analyses using the Chi-Square test with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed that 66.7% of teachers experienced work stress, with the majority having a heavy workload (53.3%), a work period of ≤ 6 years (56.7%), an age < 35 years (70%), and female gender (83.3%). The bivariate test revealed a significant relationship between workload and work stress (p = 0.019; POR = 9.333; 95% CI = 1.511–57.654), while work period (p = 1.000), gender (p = 1.000), and age (p = 1.000) showed no significant relationship with work stress. It can be concluded that workload is the main factor associated with work stress among teachers, whereas work period, gender, and age are not significant factors. The school is advised to distribute tasks more proportionally and create a supportive work environment to reduce work-related stress among teachers.