Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal

Woman consistently experiences more stress, anxiety, lifestyle changes, various health problems, and work – related musculoskeletal disorders. Hence a need was felt to understand the problems related physical, psychosocial and satisfaction from life in Indian housewives and Employed Women.

156 (Employed women-78, housewives-78) were assessed using the following questionnaires.

1) Perceived Stress Scale

2) Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)

3) Visual Analogue Scale

4) Musculoskeletal Discomfort Form

5) Researcher's Assisted Questionnaire

The findings of present study shows that in total 156 (employed women -78 and housewives-78) mental stress (PSS) is higher in housewives that is 61% as compared to employed women that is 39%. Life satisfaction (LSS) higher in employed women that are 56% as compared to employed women that is 44%. Maximum Housewives reported discomfort in knee and back area while employed women in neck region and back.

PSS had higher stress level in housewives than employed women. LSS had higher life satisfaction in employed women than housewives.knee and back are highly affected areas of discomfort and pain among housewives and neck region and back area in employed women.