Job stress sources and coping styles among nurses working in al- kadmous governmental hospitals


Abstract in English

Job stress is defending as silent killer, nursing profession is stressful job. The aim of this study is to identify job stress sources and coping styles among nurses working in alkadmous governmental hospitals, a sample consisted of (50%) of nurses (90 nurse) were randomly selected for this study, the questionnaire was developed by the researcher based on references and literature review. the result show that the total degree of general average of job stress sources was moderate, the percentage (62.8%) of the psychosocial stress domain was in the first degree, administration stress domain in the second degree, the third degree work place environment related stress, and domain of personality stress came last in order. Also, Shows the study that positive styles of coping stress such as access to advice and guidance, problems discussion, and identify priorities of work were most use among study sample from negative styles such as changing work, and the use of drug. Based upon the results. To conclude, the study has proposed the following recommendation: there is a need for raising salaries and incentives, implementation of a job description plan, improvement of working conditions.

References used

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Bianchi, E. Stress and coping among cardiovascular nurses: A survey in Brazil. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol.25, N0.7, 2004, 737

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