Assessment Of Work Related-Strain, Perceived Stress And Job Satisfaction Among Nurses

This study was carried out to examine work related-strain, perceived stress and job satisfaction among nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State. The study was carried out to identify the factors which associated with work related-strain and stress among nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State, ascertain the extent work related-strain and stress affects the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State, and identify other factors which can improve the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selected 160 respondents and 141 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables, and mean scores. While the hypotheses was tested Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the factors which associated with work related-strain and stress among nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State includes: working period in the profession, workload, operating conditions, role duality, use of sophisticated technologies, and attitude of patients. Furthermore the study revealed that he extent work related-strain and stress affects the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State is high. Therefore, it is recommended that adopting effective relaxation programs and strategies to reduce amount of job stress. Thus, this will increase job satisfaction which will be reflected on patient care quality. To mention but a few.

The main objective of this study is to examine the work related-strain, perceived stress and job satisfaction among nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State. Specifically, we aim to:

1. Identify the factors which associated with work related-strain and stress among nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State.
2. Ascertain the extent work related-strain and stress affects the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State.
3. Identify other factors which can improve the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State

The questions that the study will seek to be answered are;

1. What the factors which associated with work related-strain and stress among nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State?
2. What is the extent work related-strain and stress affects the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State?
3. What are other factors which can improve the job satisfaction of nurses working in selected health facilities in Oyo State?

Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organizations of the Study

Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review

Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE

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