Table 8.

Effects of occupational stress among nurses

Variables	Frequency (N = 375)	Percentage %
Experience physical health problems like body pain
Yes	307	81.9
No	68	18.1
Do you have mental health challenges
Yes	136	36.3
No	239	63.7
Has patient care reduced in your facility
Yes	222	59.2
No	153	40.8
Is nurse absenteeism high in your facility
Yes	170	45.3
No	205	54.7
Is staff turnover high in your facility
Yes	202	53.9
No	173	46.1

(Data source: Field survey, 2025)