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Table 2 Psychological stress questionnaire

From: Routine pre-employment echocardiography assessment in young adults: cost and benefits

 

Item

Agree

Rather agree

Disagree

1

I feel confident in my efficiency.

   

2

Sometimes I worry about my health.

   

3

My thinking about the consequences of a medical examination makes me nervous.

   

4

I see that the administrative decision to accept the job is unfair.

   

5

I am afraid not to secure an adequate physical level if I am not employed.

   

6

I have negative thoughts such as expectation of rejection or illness

   

7

I am scared of refusing to hire me.

   

8

I'm afraid my situation will get worse if I don’t get the job.

   

9

I feel that the medical examination of the job is annoying and disturbing.

   

10

I am afraid of something that threatens my job.

   

11

I am afraid that the result of the medical examination will affect my private life.

   

12

I am concerned to think that I am seriously ill.

   

13

I fear my relationship with my family will get worse if I don't get a job.

   

14

I see the medical examination as a threat to some.

   

15

I am afraid not to get another job if I am refused.

   
  1. The total score of the questionnaire ranges between (15) minimum score, and (45) degree maximum, where it indicates:
  2. • The range of degrees (15–25) suggested a low level of psychological stress
  3. • The range of degrees (26–36) suggested a medium level of psychological stress
  4. • The range of degrees (37–45) suggested a high level of psychological stress