Prevalence of Stress and Resilience Among Workers in the Garment Sector in Bello, Antioquia, Colombia in 2024

Abstract

In this article to analyze the prevalence of stress and resilience among textile sector workers in Bello, Antioquia, Colombia in 2024.

The methodology. This is a quantitative study with a positivist paradigm, correlational and cross-sectional prevalence design. The instruments used were the Perceived Stress Scale and the Brief Resilience Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including Chi-square and Pearson's t-tests, with Jamovi software.

A total of 53 workers participated, with a global stress prevalence of 88.7% (n=47). Statistically significant differences were found regarding the type of employment contract: 36.2% (n=17) for task-based contracts and 27.7% (n=13, p=0.05) for fixed-term contracts. On the other hand, the prevalence of resilience was 96.2% (n=51), with operators being the most resilient group at 60.8% (n=31; p=0.80), and wage earners at 58.8% (n=30, p=0.80). Regarding gender, resilience was higher in women (58.8%, n=30, p=0.80); however, no statistically significant differences were observed.

The results of this study emphasize the need for companies in the textile industry to recognize work-related stress as a significant issue and a priority risk, and to implement effective programs that promote a healthy and comfortable work environment in order to reduce stress and improve workers’ quality of life and well-being. Furthermore, resilience showed the highest prevalence, indicating a strong capacity among textile workers to adapt to adversity.