Objective: To understand the current status of work stress among geriatric nursing assistants in Changsha and to investigate the main influencing factors of work stress. Methods: Participants were screened using stratified and cluster sampling methods. And they were investigated by the self-designed demographic data sheet, Work Stress Scale (WSS) and social support scale. Results: A total of 500 valid questionnaires were received. Geriatric nursing assistants' work stress score was 75.16±20.32, social support score was 38.76±4.37, and the thr...