COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOEMOTIONAL INDICATORS OF CHRONIC STRESS AMONG SPECIALISTS OF DIFFERENT PROFESSIONAL GROUPS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN

Abstract

Chronic stress has become one of the most significant health challenges affecting the psychological and physiological well-being of working populations worldwide. The present study aimed to assess the physiological and psychoemotional manifestations of chronic stress among specialists from different professional groups in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. A comparative analysis was conducted among medical workers, teachers, and civil servants. The results demonstrated that medical workers and teachers experienced higher levels of chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and physiological symptoms compared to civil servants. The findings emphasize the necessity of developing preventive strategies and stress-management programs to improve occupational health and wellbeing