Life and work stress in KFL&A

Data sources and citation: Canadian Community Health Survey 2000 and 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008, 2009 and 2010, 2011 and 2012, and 2013 and 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Sample: Residents 12 years and over in the KFL&A area.

Released: Sept. 2016

Self-perceived life stress

Figure 1. Frequency of self-perceived life stress, KFL&A and Ontario, 2013 and 2014

Figure 1. Please see Table 1 for text description.

Table 1. Frequency of self-perceived life stress, KFL&A and Ontario, 2013 and 2014, % (95% Confidence Interval)

Life stress category	KFL&A	Ontario
Not at all stressful	9.8% (8.0, 12.0)	11.2% (10.7, 11.7)
Not very stressful	25.4% (21.2, 30.0)	23.0% (22.2, 23.8)
A bit stressful	40.4% (35.2, 45.9)	43.6% (42.7, 44.5)
Quite a bit or extremely stressful	24.4% (20.1, 29.3)	22.1% (21.4, 22.9)

Interpretation for Figure 1

In 2013 and 2014, KFL&A residents most frequently stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'a bit stressful', 40.4% (35.2, 45.9).

Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'

Figure 2. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', KFL&A and Ontario

Table 2. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', KFL&A and Ontario, 2013 and 2014, % (95% Confidence Interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	27.7% (24.1, 31.7)	25.7% (25.0, 26.4)
2003	23.2% (19.6, 27.2)	24.2% (23.5, 24.8)
2005	18.4% (15.5, 21.7)	22.7% (22.1, 23.4)
2007 and 2008	21.9% (18.7, 25.5)	22.2% (21.6, 22.9)
2009 and 2010	25.2% (21.5, 29.4)	23.5% (22.8, 24.2)
2011 and 2012	18.9% (15.2, 23.2)	22.3% (21.5, 23.1)
2013 and 2014	24.4% (20.1, 29.3)	22.1% (21.4, 22.9)

Interpretation for Figure 2

In 2013 and 2014, 24.4% (20.1, 29.3) of KFL&A residents stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. In Ontario, the estimates in 2013 and 2014 is lower than 2003 and years prior, however, estimates have been stable in recent years. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario.

Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful' by sex

Figure 3. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, KFL&A

Figure 3. Please see Table 3 below for text description.

Table 3. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, KFL&A, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Males	Females
2000 and 2001	28.4% (22.9, 34.6)	27.2% (22.8, 32.1)
2003	18.5% (13.1, 22.9)	27.5% (21.4, 32.9)
2005	16.4% (11.2, 20.6)	20.3% (16.3, 24.3)
2007 and 2008	20.5% (15.7, 26.2)	23.3% (18.4, 29.0)
2009 and 2010	23.4% (16.1, 29.3)	26.9% (21.3, 31.9)
2011 and 2012	15.8% (9.7, 20.5)	21.7% (15.0, 27.2)
2013 and 2014	24.8% (18.6, 32.3)	24.0% (18.7, 30.3)

Interpretation for Figure 3

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, there were no differences between males and females in the percentages that stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario and no trends over time were seen.

Figure 4. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, Ontario

Figure 4. Please see Table 4 below for text description.

Table 4. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Males	Females
2000 and 2001	24.5% (23.5, 25.4)	27.0% (26.0, 27.9)
2003	23.5% (22.6, 24.4)	24.8% (23.8, 25.7)
2005	21.6% (20.6, 22.6)	23.8% (22.8, 24.8)
2007 and 2008	20.6% (19.7, 21.6)	23.8% (22.9, 24.8)
2009 and 2010	21.4% (20.3, 22.4)	25.5% (24.5, 26.5)
2011 and 2012	20.4% (19.3, 21.4)	24.1% (23.1, 25.1)
2013 and 2014	20.3% (19.2, 21.3)	23.9% (22.9, 24.9)

Interpretation for Figure 4

In Ontario, overall, the percentage of females stating that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful' was slightly higher than males.

Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful' by age group

Figure 5. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 12 to 19, Ontario

Figure 5. Please see Table 5 below for text description.

Table 5. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 12 to 19, Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Ontario
2000 and 2001	19.7% (17.0, 22.6)
2003	19.4% (17.5, 21.5)
2005	16.0% (14.3, 17.9)
2007 and 2008	16.6% (14.8, 18.6)
2009 and 2010	15.5% (13.9, 17.4)
2011 and 2012	14.7% (13.2, 16.2)
2013 and 2014	15.7% (14.1, 17.4)

Interpretation for Figure 5

In Ontario, in 2013 and 2014, 15.7% (14.1, 17.4) of those ages 12 to 19 stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. The estimates for KFL&A were too unstable to report.

Figure 6. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 20 to 44, KFL&A and Ontario

Figure 6. Please see Table 6 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 6. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 20 to 44, KFL&A and Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	34.1% (28.7, 40.0)	28.7% (27.6, 29.7)
2003	26.4% (19.9, 34.1)	27.5% (26.5, 28.6)
2005	22.4% (17.3, 28.5)	26.1% (25.1, 27.2)
2007 and 2008	25.7% (20.2, 32.1)	24.1% (23.0, 25.2)
2009 and 2010	27.5% (21.5, 34.5)	25.7% (24.6, 26.8)
2011 and 2012	25.6%* (17.5, 35.8)	24.4% (23.2, 25.7)
2013 and 2014	29.7% (22.3, 38.2)	24.3% (22.9, 25.7)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 6

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, 29.7% (22.3, 38.2) of those ages 20 to 44 stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. In Ontario, the estimate in 2013 and 2014 is lower than 2003 and years prior, however, estimates have been stable in recent years. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario.

Figure 7. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 45 to 64, KFL&A and Ontario

Figure 7. Please see Table 7 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 7. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 45 to 64, KFL&A and Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	28.5% (22.7, 35.0)	27.9% (26.7, 29.2)
2003	27.7% (21.4, 35.0)	26.8% (25.6, 28.1)
2005	18.4% (13.8, 24.0)	25.4% (24.1, 26.8)
2007 and 2008	28.2% (21.9, 35.4)	26.4% (25.0, 27.8)
2009 and 2010	34.5% (24.4, 44.6)	28.8% (27.3, 30.4)
2011 and 2012	15.8%* (10.9, 22.5)	27.3% (25.6, 28.9)
2013 and 2014	29.8% (21.6, 39.7)	26.9% (25.5, 28.5)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 7

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, 29.8% (21.6, 39.7) of those ages 45 to 64 stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario and no trends over time were seen.

Figure 8. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 65 and over, KFL&A and Ontario

Figure 8. Please see Table 8 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 8. Self-perceived life stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', ages 65 and over, KFL&A and Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	12.3%* (7.7, 19.0)	13.4% (12.2, 14.7)
2003	12.3%* (7.9, 18.8)	10.6% (9.8, 11.5)
2005	9.9%* (6.1, 15.7)	10.8% (9.7, 12.0)
2007 and 2008	5.4%* (2.8, 10.1)	11.1% (10.1, 12.1)
2009 and 2010	11.8%* (7.7, 17.7)	12.6% (11.6, 13.7)
2011 and 2012	17.1%* (11.5, 24.8)	12.1% (11.1, 13.2)
2013 and 2014	9.7%* (6.5, 14.3)	12.1% (11.1, 13.1)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 8

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, 9.7%* (6.5, 14.3) of those ages 65 and over stated that their self-perceived life stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario and no trends over time were seen.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Self-perceived work stress

Figure 9. Frequency of self-perceived work stress, KFL&A and Ontario, 2013 and 2014

Figure 9. Please see Table 9 below for text description.

Table 9. Frequency of self-perceived work stress, KFL&A and Ontario, 2013 and 2014, % (95% confidence interval)

Work stress category	KFL&A	Ontario
Not at all stressful	9.5% (6.8, 13.2)	9.1% (8.5, 9.8)
Not very stressful	24.6% (19.8, 30.0)	18.9% (18.0, 19.9)
A bit stressful	38.9% (32.9, 45.2)	44.3% (43.1, 45.5)
Quite a bit or extremely stressful	27.0% (21.7, 33.0)	27.7% (26.6, 28.7)

Interpretation for Figure 9

In 2013 and 2014, KFL&A residents most frequently stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'a bit stressful', 27.0% (21.7, 33.0).

Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'

Figure 10. Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', KFL&A and Ontario

Figure 10. Please see Table 10 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 10. Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', KFL&A and Ontario, 2013 and 2014, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	33.8%* (29.0, 38.9)	30.5% (29.7, 31.4)
2003	28.2%* (23.4, 33.6)	30.0% (29.1, 30.8)
2005	29.6% (25.2, 34.3)	28.7% (27.8, 29.6)
2007 and 2008	24.5% (20.4, 29.0)	28.1% (27.2, 29.0)
2009 and 2010	29.6%* (24.6, 35.1)	29.2% (28.3, 30.3)
2011 and 2012	23.9%* (18.5, 30.4)	26.9% (25.9, 28.0)
2013 and 2014	27.0% (21.7, 33.0)	27.7% (26.6, 28.7)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 10

In 2013 and 2014, 27.0% (21.7, 33.0) of KFL&A residents stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. In Ontario, the estimate in 2013 and 2014 is lower than 2003 and years prior, however, estimates have been stable in recent years. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario.

Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful' by sex

Figure 11. Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, KFL&A

Figure 11. Please see Table 11 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 11. Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, KFL&A, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Males	Females
2000 and 2001	32.7% (25.6, 40.6)	34.9% (28.9, 41.4)
2003	21.9% (14.8, 27.6)	34.6% (27.0, 41.6)
2005	26.5% (20.1, 32.1)	32.8% (26.2, 39.4)
2007 and 2008	22.9% (17.4, 29.4)	26.1% (20.3, 32.9)
2009 and 2010	26.0% (17.3, 33.1)	33.2% (25.4, 40.2)
2011 and 2012	21.0%* (12.5, 27.6)	26.8% (16.7, 34.9)
2013 and 2014	28.8% (20.6, 38.7)	25.2% (18.8, 32.9)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 11

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, there were no differences between males or females in the percentages that stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario and no trends over time were seen.

Figure 12. Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, Ontario

Figure 16. Please see Table 16 below for text description.

Table 12. Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful', by sex, Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Males	Females
2000 and 2001	29.4% (28.2, 30.5)	31.8% (30.6, 32.9)
2003	29.2% (28.0, 30.4)	30.8% (29.5, 32.0)
2005	28.4% (27.1, 29.6)	28.9% (27.6, 30.1)
2007 and 2008	27.3% (26.0, 28.5)	29.0% (27.7, 30.2)
2009 and 2010	28.2% (26.8, 29.8)	30.4% (28.7, 32)
2011 and 2012	24.2% (22.8, 25.7)	30.0% (28.5, 31.5)
2013 and 2014	25.3% (23.9, 26.8)	30.3% (28.7, 31.8)

Interpretation for Figure 12

In Ontario, overall, the percentage of females stating that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful' was slightly higher than males. There may be a slight decreasing trend in males.

Self-perceived work stress as 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful' by age group

Figure 13. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 12 to 19, Ontario

Figure 13. Please see Table 13 below for text description.

Table 13. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 12 to 19, Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Ontario
2000 and 2001	13.8% (11.9, 16.0)
2003	15.8% (13.7, 18.2)
2005	15.0% (13.0, 17.2)
2007 and 2008	12.2% (10.3, 14.5)
2009 and 2010	14.2% (11.7, 17.0)
2011 and 2012	10.6% (8.9, 12.5)
2013 and 2014	12.5% (10.4, 15.0)

Interpretation for Figure 13

In Ontario, in 2013 and 2014, 12.5% (10.4, 15.0) of those ages 12 to 19 stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. The estimates for KFL&A were too unstable to report.

Figure 14. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 20 to 44, KFL&A and Ontario

Figure 14. Please see Table 14 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 14. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 20 to 44, KFL&A and Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	34.4% (28.2, 41.2)	31.5% (30.4, 32.7)
2003	26.0% (19.1, 34.3)	30.5% (28.3, 31.6)
2005	27.5% (21.6, 34.4)	30.2% (29.0, 31.4)
2007 and 2008	23.2% (18.2, 29.1)	28.3% (27.2, 29.5)
2009 and 2010	24.2% (17.8, 32.1)	28.7% (27.4, 30.0)
2011 and 2012	27.5%* (19.4, 37.5)	27.1% (25.8, 28.5)
2013 and 2014	28.6% (21.2, 37.4)	28.0% (26.6, 29.5)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 14

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, 28.6% (21.2, 37.4) of those ages 20 to 44 stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario and no trends over time were seen.

Figure 15. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 45 to 64, KFL&A and Ontario

Figure 15. Please see Table 15 below for text description.

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Table 15. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 45 to 64, KFL&A and Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	KFL&A	Ontario
2000 and 2001	35.9% (28.3, 44.3)	33.8% (32.3, 35.4)
2003	37.1% (29.2, 45.7)	33.5% (31.9, 35.2)
2005	33.6% (25.8, 42.4)	30.4% (28.8, 32.1)
2007 and 2008	32.9% (24.8, 42.1)	32.0% (30.4, 33.6)
2009 and 2010	41.5% (30.8, 52.2)	33.7% (31.9, 35.6)
2011 and 2012	21.4%* (13.2, 32.9)	30.4% (28.6, 32.2)
2013 and 2014	29.5% (19.7, 41.7)	31.1% (29.2, 33.0)

*Use with caution due to high variability of estimate as a result of small sample size

Interpretation for Figure 15

In KFL&A, in 2013 and 2014, 29.5% (19.7, 41.7) of those ages 45 to 64 stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. There were no differences between KFL&A and Ontario and no trends over time were seen.

Figure 16. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 65 and over, Ontario

Figure 16. Please see Table 16 below for text description.

Table 16. Self-perceived work stress as quite a bit or extremely stressful, ages 65 and over, Ontario, % (95% confidence interval)

Year	Ontario
2000 and 2001	19.9% (15.2, 25.7)
2003	15.4% (12.0, 19.5)
2005	14.8% (10.8, 20.0)
2007 and 2008	15.8% (13.0, 19.1)
2009 and 2010	19.8% (16.3, 23.9)
2011 and 2012	18.2% (15.0, 21.8)
2013 and 2014	15.6% (13.0, 18.6)

Interpretation for Figure 16

In Ontario, in 2013 and 2014, 15.6% (13.0, 18.6) of those ages 65 and over stated that their self-perceived work stress was 'quite a bit' or 'extremely stressful'. No trends over time were seen. The estimates for KFL&A were too unstable to report.

Confidence intervals explained

Researchers look at the "confidence levels" of percentages being compared to decide if there is a statistically significant difference between percentages. If the 95% confidence intervals of two estimates do not overlap, there is considered to be a significant difference between the estimates. A statistically significant difference means that:

the difference between two percentages is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, and
there is likely a true difference or change in the percentages.

In this report, 95% confidence intervals will accompany each percentage in all figures and tables. The true or actual percentage falls within the 95% confidence interval range 95 times out of 100. A wide confidence interval reflects a large amount of variability or imprecision. Usually, the larger the sample size, the narrower the confidence intervals. In tables, the 95% confidence intervals will be written with the percentage, followed by the 95% confidence interval range in brackets, e.g., 25.3% (12.3, 32.4). In figures, the 95% confidence interval are represented by error bars at the top of each bar (column).