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http://dx.doi.org/10.22937/IJCSNS.2022.22.3.26

Measuring and Evaluating the Work-Related Stress of Nurses in Saudi Arabia during the Covid-19 Pandemic  

Bagadood, May H. (Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University)
Almaleki, Deyab A. (Faculty of Education, Umm Al-Qura University)
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International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security / v.22, no.3, 2022 , pp. 201-212 More about this Journal
Abstract
Prior to the emergence of Covid-19, Saudi Arabia (SA) had never faced the challenge of dealing with a global pandemic. Significantly, the current crisis has impacted all industries and sectors in the country, including the healthcare system, and has led to an emphasis on human life being more precious and valuable than economic profit. This study focuses on the impact of Covid-19 on the health of nurses, including their quality of life, during 2020. Understanding the position of the nursing profession during the pandemic, including the most effective methods of preventing work-related stress is important. Information was acquired through an online survey method (i.e. self-completion), known as the Expanded Nursing Stress Scale (ENSS), which was distributed to nurses in all regions of SA. It was found that the main aspects impacting nurses' work-related stress include gender, employment type, training, and dealing with infected patients. In addition, they highlight that such stress plays a substantial role in patient safety and nurses' satisfaction at work, as well as the future survival of organizations. The emergence of Covid-19 as a novel infectious disease has increased nurses' uncertainty and work-related stress. The results of this research will provide insights into the views of both nurses and their managers, in order to identify the main indicators of stress.
Keywords
Covid-19 Pandemic; Healthcare System; Nursing; Saudi Arabia; Work-Related Stress;
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