Table 5.
Predictors of occupational stress among nurses
| Variables | Frequency (N = 375) | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
| Do patient deaths affect you at work | ||
| Yes | 304 | 81.1 |
| No | 71 | 18.9 |
| Do you work with inadequate resources | ||
| Yes | 229 | 61.1 |
| No | 146 | 38.9 |
| Are qualified staff available when needed | ||
| Yes | 266 | 70.9 |
| No | 109 | 29.1 |
| Are you supervised by senior staff | ||
| Yes | 232 | 61.9 |
| No | 143 | 38.1 |
| Do you face family-related challenges | ||
| Yes | 218 | 58.1 |
| No | 157 | 41.9 |
| Are you free to choose your work methods | ||
| Yes | 210 | 56.0 |
| No | 165 | 44.0 |
| Is your workload heavy per shift | ||
| Yes | 261 | 69.6 |
| No | 114 | 30.4 |
| Are you recognized for good work | ||
| Yes | 219 | 58.4 |
| No | 156 | 41.6 |
| Are you paid for overtime work | ||
| Yes | 144 | 38.4 |
| No | 231 | 61.6 |
| Are you dissatisfied with colleagues’ attitudes | ||
| Yes | 181 | 48.3 |
| No | 194 | 51.7 |
| Are you satisfied with your salary | ||
| Yes | 134 | 35.7 |
| No | 241 | 64.3 |
(Data source: Field survey, 2025)