Work-related stress of Nurses working in General and Psychiatric Wards at Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad City: Comparative Study

Abstract

Background : Job stress is one of the main psychological and social problems that individuals and institutions suffer from both, negatively affecting the health of the individual and his professional achievement, as well as the good running of the institution.

Objectives : To compare between the level of Job stress in nurses working of General and Psychiatric Wards.

 Methods : Descriptive and comparative design was used with 140 nurses working in general and psychiatric wards at teaching hospitals in Baghdad City.

Finding : There was no statistically significant difference between the psychiatric and general nurses in relation to Job stress.

Conclusion : Implementation of programs aimed at education nurses how to deal with work stress and its effects as well as enhancing the capabilities of nurses regarding Coping and problem solving strategies. Hospitals must have nurse training programmers on how to face their pressures in effective coping methods.