STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AMONG NIGHT SHIFT NURSES IN SELECTED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN OWO, ONDO STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Stress is an uncomfortable feeling experienced by individuals that is too demanding and a threat to their well-being. This study aimed to assess the stress management practice among night shift nurses in selected primary health centers in Owo, Ondo State. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted for this study. A pre-tested, well-structured self-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. A sample size of 62 nurses were selected. The Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 was used for Data analysis. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Validity and reliability (Cron Bach's Alpha value of 0.82) were ensured. A total of 62 nurses were selected for the study. The mean age of participants was 36±0.652 years. The study showed that all the respondents (100%) reported that shortage of staff is a source of stress. The findings from this study shows that there is a significant relationship between the years of experience and the stress management practices utilized (x?= 11.997; df=1; p
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