WORKPLACE STRESS AND BURNOUT: EXAMINE THE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO STRESS AND BURNOUT AMONG NURSES AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS FOR PROMOTING WELL-BEING
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burnout; general health; job satisfaction; nurses; work related stress
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There are gaps in studies on work-related stress, burnout, job satisfaction, and overall health of nurses in underdeveloped countries such as South Africa. This study examined the link between work-related stress, burnout, job satisfaction, and overall health of nurses. The cross-sectional research included 1200 nurses from four hospitals, with a 75% response rate. Participants filled out five questionnaires, and multiple linear regression analysis was utilized to identify significant correlations between variables. Staff concerns are most commonly related with burnout and work satisfaction. Burnout accounted for the most variation in nurses' mental health. These issues can negatively impact productivity, performance, and patient care quality. Concerns, such as security threats in the There are gaps in studies on work-related stress, burnout, job satisfaction, and overall health of nurses in underdeveloped countries such as South Africa. This study examined the link between work-related stress, burnout, job satisfaction, and overall health of nurses. The cross-sectional research included 1200 nurses from four hospitals, with a 75% response rate. Participants filled out five questionnaires, and multiple linear regression analysis was utilized to identify significant correlations between variables. Staff concerns are most commonly related with burnout and work satisfaction.
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