Working conditions and occupational stress among nurses in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional pilot study

Islam, Irteja; Alam, Kh Md Watin; Keramat, Syed Afroz; Murshid, Munzur E.; Haque, Rezwanul; Kabir, Enamul; Khanam, Rasheda; Khan, Manjurul Haque

doi:10.1007/s10389-020-01415-8

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“…With regard to individual factors, several studies have revealed significant associations with gender, age, educational level [ 13 , 14 , 15 ], and coping styles [ 16 ].…”

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Emotional Intelligence and Social Support: Two Key Factors in Preventing Occupational Stress during COVID-19

Valenti

Faraci

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2021

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Emotional intelligence (EI) and social support are among the most investigated hypothesized variables that affect stress at work. The current study aims to evaluate the direct association between EI and occupational stress and its indirect relationship mediated by three sources of social support during the spread of the COVID-19. The total sample was composed of 367 individuals (53.7% males), aged from 20 to 68 (M = 37.84, SD = 10.39), who filled out an online questionnaire. A mediation analysis was performed to test the hypothesized relationships. Our findings showed that EI has a direct effect on psychological effects and an indirect effect on almost all the facets of occupational stress. The significant mediators were social support from both family and friends. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed and directions for future studies are suggested.

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“…With regard to individual factors, several studies have revealed significant associations with gender, age, educational level [ 13 , 14 , 15 ], and coping styles [ 16 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Emotional Intelligence and Social Support: Two Key Factors in Preventing Occupational Stress during COVID-19

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2021

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“…The health system included items on self-rated health (SRH) and self-reported physical symptoms ( 23 , 78 , 79 ). The response was delivered using a 5-point liqueur-scale (very good, good, medium, bad, very bad) of health of workers in garment factories in Bangladesh ( 26 , 54 ).…”

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“…Based on Health and Safety Executive ( 24 ), role ambiguity, organizational change, job demands, bullying and violence are some of the common stress factors happening in the workplace today ( 25 ). Occupational stress is common among garments workers in Bangladesh due to many antecedents of stress ( 26 ). Redfearn et al ( 27 ) revealed that occupational stress has a negative impact on life satisfaction ( 28 ); the study argued that occupational stress is an important factor in determining the life satisfaction and burnout levels ( 29 ).…”

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Occupational stress and health risk of employees working in the garments sector of Bangladesh: An empirical study

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The present study was conducted with a view to examining the impact of occupational stress on employees' health risk. A total number of 350 garment employees (114 supervisors and 236 workers) were selected from 25 readymade garment factories of Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Gazipur industrial areas of Bangladesh on a random sampling basis. Occupational stress was estimated using an ERIs modified questionnaire; when self-reported health problems, work related information and socio-demographic information were obtained using face-to-face interviews using a pre-formed questionnaire. The survey was conducted for 2 years from January 2020 to December 2021 in Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur districts where most of the garment industries in Bangladesh are located. All data were processed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Decision Analyst Stats, Version 2.0. For analyzing data, suitable statistical tools such as two-way ANOVA, z-test, chi-square test, Pearson's product-moment correlation, stepwise multiple regressions, and descriptive statistics were used. The results of the present study reveal that the occupational stress had a significant positive influence on health risk. The findings also reveal that both the male and female employees perceived garment job highly stressful and risky for their health causes many dies and sickness, but it was higher among the female employees than their counterparts. Study suggests that due to major illness and diseases garments' employees are lacks of sound health that have to consider remedying for reducing occupational stress and health risk.

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“…Nurses represent the largest single occupational group in the healthcare sector [ 7 , 8 , 9 ]. However, nurses face significantly higher pressure levels than other occupational groups because of the broad range of tasks and responsibilities they assume for the effective functioning of any healthcare system [ 10 , 11 ]. There are compelling claims that the demanding nature of the nursing practice significantly contributes to increased staff turnover and a global shortage of nursing professionals [ 8 , 12 , 13 ].…”

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Experiences, Perceptions, and Coping Patterns of Emergency Department Nurses with Occupational Stressors in Saudi Arabian Hospitals: Mixed-Method Study

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Extended working hours, a complicated workplace environment, and engagement in numerous physical and psychological stressors have been associated with the stressful nature of the nursing profession. Only a few studies have provided some insight into workplace stress and coping strategies adopted by nurses in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries. Therefore, this study utilized a mixed-method design to explore the numerous factors that lead to stress among emergency nurses, their experience and perception of stress, and the coping mechanisms they find useful. A survey containing four domains and 86 items was adapted, pilot tested, and validated. The quantitative phase recruited 296 nurses who returned completed questionnaires, and then 21 nurses were interviewed for the qualitative phase. In total, 89.5% (n = 265) of the participants were female, 51% (n = 151) were aged 20–29 years, 83% (n = 246) were non-Saudi nationals, 49% (n = 145) were married, and 82% (n = 245) had a bachelor’s degree. The most common causes of occupational stress were work overload, personnel shortages, and inadequate pay. The qualitative phase data revealed five primary themes, including increased workload, rising living costs despite equal compensation, and staff shortages as main stressors. In addition, the study found that praying and spending quality time with friends are the primary coping techniques among nurses. The study results contribute to a better understanding of nurses’ working conditions in the emergency department. Additionally, they may contribute to the development of policies and practice reforms to improve Saudi nurses’ well-being, health, and overall work experience.

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Working conditions and occupational stress among nurses in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional pilot study

Cited by 15 publications

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Emotional Intelligence and Social Support: Two Key Factors in Preventing Occupational Stress during COVID-19

Emotional Intelligence and Social Support: Two Key Factors in Preventing Occupational Stress during COVID-19

Occupational stress and health risk of employees working in the garments sector of Bangladesh: An empirical study

Experiences, Perceptions, and Coping Patterns of Emergency Department Nurses with Occupational Stressors in Saudi Arabian Hospitals: Mixed-Method Study

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