Work-Related Stress: Its Link on Health Status of Nurses at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital

Abstract

This research examined the correlation between work-related stress and nurses' health status examines how occupational stress impacts their overall well-being, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital. It specifically assessed the degree of stress experienced and whether significant differences existed in stress levels and health conditions based on demographic factors. Utilizing using a cross-sectional approach, the study aimed to assess the relationship between work-related stress and the health status of nurses at a specific point in time involved 100 nurses participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure that those included had relevant experience and met specific criteria aligned with the study’s objectives. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentage, were used to summarize the demographic profile of the respondents and key variables in the study, weighted mean, and standard deviation) descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentage, were used to present the demographic characteristics of the respondents. Inferential statistics, such as the independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation, were employed to examine differences and relationships between work-related stress and the health status of nurses coefficient, all interpreted at a all inferential statistical tests were conducted at the 0.05 level of significance to determine whether observed differences or relationships were statistically meaningful. The results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in work-related stress and health status across demographic variables such as age, gender, and educational attainment most participants were female, aged below the majority of respondents were within the age range of 30 to 40 years, representing a key segment of the nursing workforce included in the study, with a bachelor’s degree, and had been in service for three years or less. Additionally, nurses generally reported experiencing the findings underscore the importance of fostering a supportive and healthy work environment to promote nurses' well-being and reduce work-related stress. No significant differences in work-related stress and health status were found when the data were grouped according to age, gender, educational attainment, or length of service. However, a moderately positive and a statistically significant correlation was found between work-related stress and the overall health status of nurses, indicating that higher stress levels are associated with poorer health outcomes stress and health status. These findings align with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which highlights how unmet psychological and safety needs due to workplace stressors can impact overall well-being. Similarly, the Roy Adaptation Model offers a lens through which the stress responses and coping strategies of nurses can be understood. The study emphasizes the necessity of enforcing workplace policies and employee support programs aimed at minimizing stress and promoting better health outcomes among nursing professionals.