International Journal of Develop). Occupational Stress among Female Lecturers at the University of Education, Winneba, (Winneba Campus),Ghana and management strategies

This study explored the effects of occupational stress on the female lecturers at the University of Education, Winneba (Winneba Campus) and strategies they use to manage the stress they experience. This was a mixed methods research underpinned by pragmatism and employed a sequential explanatory mixed methods model. Using a census sampling frame, 51 female lecturers at the University responded to a structured questionnaire at the quantitative phase of the study, while 10 of them (5 with administrative roles and 5 without administrative roles) were purposively selected and interviewed for the qualitative phase. The quantitative data gathered was analysed in means and standard deviations, while the qualitative data was used to elaborate on the quantitative results when necessary. The study revealed that the female lecturers sometimes experience health-related problems including headaches, back pains, and sleepless nights owing to stress. Among others, the study concluded that these health-related problems could lead to a deterioration of passion and drive on the part of the lecturers for work, which ultimately would affect productivity. Therefore, it was recommended that the lecturers should be encouraged by the management of the University to visit the health facility at the campus on regular basis for check-ups and support to manage the stress they experience.