Occupational stress, job satisfaction, and intention to leave among critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic
A cross-sectional study in Lebanon
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22066584 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Manar Bani-Hani (Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan), Suhair Al-Ghabeesh (Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan), Ahmad Rayan (0000-0002-8377-2297, Zarqa University), Patricia Tai (0000-0001-7700-776X, University of Saskatchewan), Mirna Fawaz (0000-0002-2058-8572, Beirut Arab University), Zeina Salloum (Beirut Arab University), Hanan Alyami (0000-0003-4649-8919, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 1814217-1814217 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-29 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1814217 |
| PMID | 42293636 |
| OpenAlex | W7162812818 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 47 |
Background: In the context of an ongoing nursing shortage and severe economic crisis in Lebanon, the COVID-19 pandemic placed significant strain on the Lebanese healthcare system, particularly affecting frontline nurses' psychological well-being and work conditions. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between occupational stress, job satisfaction, and intention to leave among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients in Lebanon. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was conducted among a convenience sample of 112 critical care nurses working in a university hospital in Lebanon. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that included the MERS-CoV Staff Survey and the McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS). Results: Findings revealed high levels of occupational stress and moderate levels of job satisfaction among participants. More than half of the nurses reported an intention to leave their current position. A significant negative relationship was found between stress related to infection stigma and job satisfaction. Conclusion: These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted mental health and organizational support interventions to improve nurse retention and well-being, particularly in resource-constrained healthcare settings. Future research should consider broader socio-political factors influencing nurses' work environments in Lebanon
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