Author(s):
Pratyush Kumar Sahu, Ranjulata Mallik, Krutideepa Mohanty, Sathish Rajamani
Email(s):
sat2careu@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00043 
Address:
Pratyush Kumar Sahu1, Ranjulata Mallik2, Krutideepa Mohanty3, Sathish Rajamani4
1Community Health Officer (Nursing Officer), Kankadasoda - Aam,
Community Health Centre, Parjang, Dhenkanal, Odisha.
2Sr. Tutor, College of Nursing, VIMSAR, Burla.
3Principal, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, VIMSAR, Burla.
4Professor, School of Nursing, DRIEMS University, Cuttack. Odisha.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Background of the study: Nursing is a vital profession within the healthcare system, characterised by nursing officers dedicated to providing optimal patient care and improving quality of life. The unpredictable nature of healthcare contributes to considerable occupational stress, especially in India, where low nurse-to-patient ratios intensify the issue, leading to reduced job satisfaction. Objectives: This study seeks to evaluate the prevalence and intensity of stress and job satisfaction among nursing officers at VIMSAR Hospital in Sambalpur, India. Methodology: A sample of 100 nursing officers was selected through non-probability purposive sampling, and a descriptive research design with a quantitative approach was employed. The participants' stress levels and job satisfaction were assessed using a structured questionnaire. Results: Most of the people that took part were women (75%) and were between the ages of 21 and 30(33%). A large number of them (53%) had a Diploma in Nursing and were married (70%). Alarmingly, 59% said they were very stressed, and 41% said they were moderately stressed. No one said they were not stressed at all. On the other hand, job satisfaction was very high, with 81% of people agreeing with good things about their jobs. Conclusion: Gender significantly influenced stress levels (p = 0.047) and job satisfaction (p = 0.040), according to statistical analysis. The Pearson correlation indicated a significant negative association between stress and job satisfaction (correlation coefficient = -0.275, p = 0.006). The findings suggest a correlation between heightened job satisfaction and diminished stress levels. Therefore, cultivating a supportive work environment is crucial for enhancing job satisfaction and reducing stress among nursing officers, which in turn improves healthcare outcomes.
Cite this article:
Pratyush Kumar Sahu1, Ranjulata Mallik2, Krutideepa Mohanty3, Sathish Rajamani. Exploring the Balance: Assessing Stress Levels and Job Satisfaction among Nursing Officers at selected Hospitals in Sambalpur. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2025;13(4):236-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00043
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Pratyush Kumar Sahu1, Ranjulata Mallik2, Krutideepa Mohanty3, Sathish Rajamani. Exploring the Balance: Assessing Stress Levels and Job Satisfaction among Nursing Officers at selected Hospitals in Sambalpur. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2025;13(4):236-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00043 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-13-4-7
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