An economic analysis of Health status of women employment of private Banking Sector in cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu
M. Prabha1* and S. Ahila2
1*Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram – 608002 (India) 2Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India – 608002. (Deputed to) Department of Economics, Government Arts College, C. Mutlur - 608102 (India) Address for correspondence: M. Prabha Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu – 608002 (India) Email: prabha81244623@gmail.com Contact details of authors: 1*M. Prabha – 8124462394 ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5725-0185 2S. Ahila– 9962032422 ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7293-6450
ABSTRACT
The present study investigates the work-related stress and health pressures experienced by women employed in the private banking sector of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. With increasing female participation in banking, occupational stress has emerged as a significant concern affecting employees’ physical and mental well-being. A microlevel study was conducted using a multi-stage random sampling method, selecting 80 respondents from four blocks and eight villages in the district. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews, focusing on stress levels, health issues, and socioeconomic factors. Data analysis using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and thematic evaluation revealed that a majority of women experience moderate to high stress due to workload, performance targets, and work-life imbalance. Health issues such as fatigue, headaches, sleep disturbances, and anxiety were prevalent, highlighting the strong link between occupational stress and health outcomes