Proportion and factors associated with moderate to high stress levels among nursing officers in teaching hospital Kalutara

Abstract

Nursing is a stressful profession that makes healthcare workers under substantial pressure, which impacts their well-being and work performance. In Sri Lanka, nurses make up the largest share of the hospital workforce, hence it is essential to keep their performance at maximum. Various factors, such as workload, socio-economic status, relationships, and family problems, contribute to higher stress levels. While previous studies mainly have been conducted at the National Hospital, limited information is available from other tertiary settings.