Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals
Introduction: Work-related stress in nursing practice leads to absenteeism, a high rate of error, and a drop in work performance resulting in lethal threats to patient safety. Research findings regarding work-related stress among nurses are very limited in northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study w...
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| description | Introduction: Work-related stress in nursing practice leads to absenteeism, a high rate of error, and a drop in work performance resulting in lethal threats to patient safety. Research findings regarding work-related stress among nurses are very limited in northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated factors of work-related stress among nurses working in Debre Markos and the University of Gondar referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 19th February to 20th March 2019. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 348 study participants. A structured pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out. The statistical association was declared using an AOR at a 95 % confidence interval and a P-value of < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of work-related stress among nurses was 29.2 %. Those nurses who had work-related fatigue [AOR = 2.35; 95 % CI (1.41, 3.91)], interruption during work [AOR = 1.83; 95 % CI (1.08, 3.10)], and commit an error [AOR = 1.89; 95 % CI (1.13, 3.16)] were at a higher risk of developing work-related stress. Conclusion: Greater than one-fourth of nurses had work-related stress. Factors like fatigue, interruption, and committing an error were significantly associated with work-related stress. It is better to reduce work-related fatigue, minimize work interruption, and reduce error occurrence by performing procedures in the right way to alleviate work-related stress. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3128eca0dce647e0bca1f15c2cbc6a172022-12-22T04:21:26ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences2214-13912022-01-0117100486Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitalsEnyew Getaneh Mekonen0Mignote Hailu Gebrie1Senetsehuf Melkamu Jemberie2Corresponding author.; Department of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaDepartment of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaDepartment of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaIntroduction: Work-related stress in nursing practice leads to absenteeism, a high rate of error, and a drop in work performance resulting in lethal threats to patient safety. Research findings regarding work-related stress among nurses are very limited in northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated factors of work-related stress among nurses working in Debre Markos and the University of Gondar referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 19th February to 20th March 2019. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 348 study participants. A structured pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out. The statistical association was declared using an AOR at a 95 % confidence interval and a P-value of < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of work-related stress among nurses was 29.2 %. Those nurses who had work-related fatigue [AOR = 2.35; 95 % CI (1.41, 3.91)], interruption during work [AOR = 1.83; 95 % CI (1.08, 3.10)], and commit an error [AOR = 1.89; 95 % CI (1.13, 3.16)] were at a higher risk of developing work-related stress. Conclusion: Greater than one-fourth of nurses had work-related stress. Factors like fatigue, interruption, and committing an error were significantly associated with work-related stress. It is better to reduce work-related fatigue, minimize work interruption, and reduce error occurrence by performing procedures in the right way to alleviate work-related stress.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139122000932NursesStressWork-related stressNorthwest Ethiopia |
| spellingShingle | Enyew Getaneh Mekonen Mignote Hailu Gebrie Senetsehuf Melkamu Jemberie Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Nurses Stress Work-related stress Northwest Ethiopia |
| title | Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals |
| title_full | Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals |
| title_fullStr | Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals |
| title_short | Work-related stress among nurses working in northwest Amhara Referral Hospitals; a burden for hospitals |
| title_sort | work related stress among nurses working in northwest amhara referral hospitals a burden for hospitals |
| topic | Nurses Stress Work-related stress Northwest Ethiopia |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139122000932 |
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