Work Stressors and Intention to Leave Among Jordanian Nurses During COVID-19: A Cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background: Nurses come across several stressors in the workplace, especially during COVID-19 outbreaks. Work stressors are associated with physical and psychological health problems among workers and thus increase their intentions to leave work. Aim: This study aimed to identify Jordanian nurses’ perceptions regarding work stressors and intention to leave levels, examine if nurses' perceptions regarding work stressors and intention to leave scores differ across nurses' demographic data, and investigate the relationship between work stressors and intention to leave. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. A convenient sample of 154 nurses who worked with COVID-19 patients participated in this study. Self-reported questionnaires were sent online via social media applications to participants. Results: Most of the participants (85.7%) had a positive level of work stressors regarding their perceptions. Concerning the intention to leave, 57.8% of participants had a slightly positive level, and 21.4% had a moderately positive level. There were significant differences in work stressors and the intention to leave scores according to nurses' age, marital status, educational level, and experience duration (p< 0.015). Also, work stressors significantly correlated with intention to leave (r = 0.52, p< 0.001). Conclusions: Health organizations must adopt strategies, programs, and policies to reduce work stressors and the intention to leave among nurses during these stressful events.

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