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Occupational stress and coping strategies among nurses working in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
Abstract
This study investigated the sources, patterns and coping strategies for occupational stress among nurses in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi Anambra State. The study sought answers to three research objectives. Using Taro Yamane’s formula for calculating sample size a total number of two hundred and thirty-four (234) nurses were recruited using convenient sampling technique. The questionnaire was the instrument used for the data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts and a reliability coefficient of 0.88. Frequency counts, percentages were used to answer the research objectives. The major findings of the study showed that major sources of occupational stress include poor problem-solving systems 124 (52.99%), excessive workload 120 (51.28%) and long hours of work 116 (49.54%). The types of occupational stress experienced by nurses include task design related stress 124 (52.99%), work role stress 110 (47.01%), physical violence and harassment 107 (45.72%) and psychological stress 100 (42.73%). The common occupational stress coping strategies adopted by nurses include ventilation of feelings 110 (47.01), effective time management 100 (42.73%) and avoidance of unnecessary stress. There is a need for training and retraining of nurses to be able to adopt and use appropriate and positive coping strategies, hospital management and related stakeholders should provide healthcare providers with work work-friendly environment and take crucial steps to resolve or minimize the issue of job stress in hospitals. Keywords: Occupational stress, coping strategies work-related stress. ..
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