Table 11.
Chi-square analysis and logistic regression of the coping strategies adopted by nurses in government and private hospitals
| Coping Strategies of Stress | Type of Hospital | X2 (P value) | AOR (95% CI) P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government (%) | Private (%) | |||
| Use positive self-talk to cope | ||||
| Yes | 101 (45.9) | 119 (54.1) | 4.29 (0.038) | 1.37 (0.86, 2.18) 0.190 |
| No | 88 (56.8) | 67 (43.2) | Ref: | |
| Seek family and friends support to cope | ||||
| Yes | 72 (43.1) | 95 (56.9) | 6.39 (0.011) | 1.40 (1.06, 2.89) 0.0021 |
| No | 117 (56.3) | 91 (43.7) | Ref: | |
| I try to control my emotions | ||||
| Yes | 95 (48.0) | 103 (52.0) | 0.98 (0.321) | 0.80 (0.48, 1.34) 0.394 |
| No | 94 (53.1) | 83 (46.9) | Ref: | |
| I reward myself to relieve stress | ||||
| Yes | 91 (44.8) | 112 (55.2) | 750 (0.019) | 2.18 (1.01, 4.70) 0.047 |
| No | 98 (57.0) | 74 (43.0) | Ref: | |
| I avoid stressful situation | ||||
| Yes | 61 (40.4) | 90 (59.6) | 10.12 (0.001) | 1.61 (1.02, 2.514) 0.042 |
| No | 128 (57.1) | 96 (42.9) | Ref: | |
(Data source: Field survey, 2025)