The Effect of Plant-Based Therapy on Psychological Well-Being and Stress among Health Care Workers in Pasay City

Melanie Dagdag Mariano; Lourdes Jusay

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78430

The Effect of Plant-Based Therapy on Psychological Well-Being and Stress among Health Care Workers in Pasay City

Author(s)	Ms. Melanie Dagdag Mariano, Prof. Dr. Lourdes Jusay
Country	Philippines
Abstract	Healthcare workers are routinely exposed to high levels of occupational stress that negatively affect psychological functioning and service delivery. This study evaluated the effectiveness of plant-based therapy in improving psychological well-being and reducing stress among healthcare workers in the Philippines. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was employed involving 60 healthcare workers, with 30 assigned to an experimental group and 30 to a control group. The experimental group participated in a 4–6-week plant-based therapy intervention involving both active plant care and passive exposure to indoor greenery, while the control group continued routine work conditions. Data were gathered using the 15-item Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i, short version) and analyzed using mean, paired samples t-test, and independent samples t-test. Results showed that both groups had comparable baseline levels of psychological well-being and stress, classified as “Effective Functioning.” Following the intervention, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in psychological well-being (p < .001) and stress reduction (p < .001) with large effect sizes. The control group showed no significant changes. Post-test comparisons revealed a significant difference in stress levels between groups (p = .002), favoring the experimental group, while no significant difference was observed in psychological well-being. Findings indicate that plant-based therapy is an effective, low-cost, and sustainable intervention for reducing stress among healthcare workers, with potential benefits for enhancing psychological well-being. Integrating nature-based approaches into workplace wellness programs may support mental health promotion in healthcare settings.
Keywords	Plant-based Therapy, Healthcare Workers, Stress Reduction, Psychological Well-being
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-17
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78430

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