Table 10.
Coping strategies adopted by nurses
| Variables | Responses | P value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly Agree (%) | Agree (%) | Neutral (%) | Disagree (%) | Strongly disagree (%) | ||
| I use positive self-talk to help me cope with stress at work | 80 (21.3) | 140 (37.3) | 89 (23.7) | 49 (13.1) | 17 (4.5) | < 0.001 |
| I talk to family, friends, or colleagues to help manage my stress | 49 (13.1) | 118 (31.5) | 128 (34.1) | 64 (17.1) | 16 (4.3) | < 0.001 |
| I try to control my emotions and reactions when under stress | 82 (21.9) | 116 (30.9) | 96 (25.6) | 55 (14.7) | 26 (6.9) | < 0.001 |
| I believe I am not responsible for stressful situations at work | 60 (16.0) | 100 (26.7) | 108 (28.8) | 74 (19.7) | 33 (8.8) | < 0.001 |
| I reward myself with something I enjoy to relieve stress | 69 (18.4) | 134 (35.7) | 94 (25.1) | 59 (15.7) | 19 (5.1) | < 0.001 |
| I avoid or withdraw from stressful work situations | 57 (15.2) | 94 (25.1) | 78 (20.8) | 75 (20.0) | 71 (18.9) | < 0.001 |
(Data source: Field survey, 2025)