Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회)
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Study on Fatigue, Stress and Burnout of Pregnant Nurses

임신한 간호사의 피로, 스트레스 및 소진에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Ja-Sook (Graduate School, Department of Nursing, Dongkang College · Graduate School, College of Nursing, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Young-Sook (College of Nursing, Chonnam National University · Chonnam Research Institute of Nursing Science)
  • 김자숙 (동강대학교 간호학과.전남대학교 간호대학 대학원) ;
  • 이영숙 (전남대학교 간호대학 대학원.간호과학연구소)
  • Received : 2013.06.10
  • Accepted : 2013.08.12
  • Published : 2013.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study is a correlative study to assess the relationships of fatigue, stress, and burnout among the pregnant nurses in hospital. Methods: The subjects in this study were 103 nurses aged between 22 and 40 who were confirmed as pregnant by the OBGY (Obstetrics and Gynecology) hospital and working at medical facilities located in J-province of G city during the period of July 15 through September 15, 2010. Results: The level of fatigue of pregnant nurses showed an average of 5.60 out of 10 points, and the level of stress showed an average of 25.91. In terms of burnout, the average was 2.72 out of 5 points. The results of the correlative study to assess relationships among fatigue, stress and burnout showed significant positive correlation between burnout and fatigue (r=.47, p<.001) and stress (r=.53, p<.001) and between stress and fatigue (r=.58, p<.001). Therefore, the results show that increased level of fatigue and stress leads to increased level of burnout. Conclusion: The results of the study showed that higher level of fatigue and stress led to higher level of burnout. Therefore, to minimize the burnout of pregnant nurses, many efforts are required in the hospital policy and for the strategies to reduce burnout.

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