Work-Related Stress On Nurses’ Mental Health: Basis for an Advocacy Program

References

[1] Azkiyah, Z., Fuad, N., & Matin, M. (2024). The Influence of Transparency and Trust on Parental Participation in MTS Negeri Cakung District, East Jakarta. https://doi.org/10.17977/um025v9i12024p123

[2] Bakhshi, S., Zadeh, M. A., & Sadeghi, A. (2020). Occupational stress and unhealthy coping behaviors among nurses: A cross-sectional study. Work, 65(1), 211–219. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-203166

[3] Bennner, P. (1982). From novice to expert. American Journal of Nursing, 82(3), 402–407.

[4] Blegen, M., Goode, C. J., Park, S. H., Vaughn, T., & Spetz, J. (2021). Baccalaureate education in nursing and patient outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Administration, 51(7–8), 377–383. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001037 https://journals.lww.com/jonajournal/toc/2021/06000

[5] Dall’Ora, C., Ball, J., Recio-Saucedo, A., & Griffiths, P. (2020). Characteristics of shift work and their impact on employee performance and wellbeing: A systematic review. BMJ Open, 10(9), e037599. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037599

[6] Deloitte. (2025). 2025 Deloitte global Gen Z and millennial survey. Deloitte Insights. https://www2.deloitte.com

[7] De Jager, F. (2024, December 26). 81+ troubling workplace stress statistics [Updated for 2025]. SSR. https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com/blog/workplace-stress-statistics

[8] De Jager, F. (2024, December 26). Troubling workplace stress statistics (updated for 2025). SelectSoftware Reviews. https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com/blog/workplace-stress-statistics

[9] De Diego-Cordero, R., Iglesias-Romo, M., Badanta, B., Lucchetti, G., & Vega-Escaño, J. (2022). Burnout and spirituality among nurses: A scoping review. Explore, 18(5), 612–620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2021.08.001

[10] Giannakopoulos, N., Sakas, D., & Kanellos, T. (2025). Implication of Digital Marketing in the Supply Chain Finance of the Beverage Industry. International Journal of Financial Studies, 13(4), 189.

[11] Gao, Y., Ou, J., Cao, H., & Lv, F. (2026). Association between nursing work environment and decision fatigue among clinical nurses: a moderated mediation analysis on the roles of job stress and resilience. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1676964. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1676964

[12] Gao, Y., Ou, J., Cao, H., & Lv, F. (2026). Association between nursing work environment and decision fatigue among clinical nurses: A moderated mediation analysis on the roles of job stress and resilience. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1676964. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1676964

[13] Gallup. (2022). State of the global workplace 2022 report. Gallup.https://www.gallup.com

[14] Hassard, J., Teoh, K.R.H., Visockaite, G., Dewe, P., Cox, T.(2020).The cost of work-related stress in society: A systematic review. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology,23(1), 1-17. Hhtps://doi.or/10.1037/ocp0000069https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28358567/

[15] Hobfoll, S.E.,Halbesleben, J., Neveu,J.-P.,&Westman,M (2021). Conservation of resources in the organizational context. The reality of resources and their consequences. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior,5,103128. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-032117-104640

[16] Jin, X., et al. (2025). Occupational stress, coping strategies, and mental health among clinical nurses in hospitals: A mediation analysis. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, Article 1537120. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1537120

[17] Magnavita, N., Capitanelli, I., & Meloni, F. (2021). Work-related stress, occupational burnout, job satisfaction, and general health of nurses: A cross-sectional study. Healthcare (Basel), 9(6), 763. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9060763s

[18] National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2021). The nursing workforce — The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a path to achieve health equity. National Academies Press. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573922/

[19] Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021). Income and expenditure statistics. https://psa.gov.ph

[20] Royandoyan, R. (2022, June 15). Filipino workers among the most stressed in Southeast Asia—Gallup survey. The Philippine Star. https://www.philstar.com

[21] Salvagioni, D. A. J., Melanda, F. N., Mesas, A. E., González, A. D., Gabani, F. L., & Andrade, S. M. (2021). Physical, psychological, and occupational consequences of job burnout: A systematic review of prospective studies. PLoS ONE, 16(9), e0257360. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257360

[22] Shamsan et al., 2022. Level of Anxiety and Depression among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic https://peerj.com/articles/14246/

[23] Stengård, J, Leineweber, C, Virtanen, M, Westerlund, H, and Wang, HX. Do Good Psychosocial Working Conditions Prolong Working Lives? Findings From the Prospective Study in Sweden. Eur J Ageing (2021) 19:677–88. doi:10.1007/s10433-021-00672-0 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36052189/

[24] Silver et al., 2022. Prepandemic Mental Health and Well-being: Differences Within the Health Care Workforce and the Need for Targeted Resources. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36472564/

[25] World Health Organization. (2021). Mental health at work. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work

[26] Xanthopoulou, D., Bakker, A. B., Demerouti, E., & Schaufeli, W. B. (2021). The role of personal resources in the job demands–resources model. International Journal of Stress Management, 14(2), 121–141. https://doi.org/10.1037/1072-5245.14.2.121

[27] Zhang, Y., Duffy, J. F., & De Castillero, E. R. (2022). Do sleep disturbances mediate the association between work stress and depressive symptoms among nurses? Sleep Health, 8(1), 59–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2021.08.003

@article{1717252,
      author = {Beverly B. Molina, April G. Alap},
      title = {Work-Related Stress On Nurses’ Mental Health: Basis for an Advocacy Program},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {11},
      pages = {206-233},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717252.pdf},
      abstract = {Work-related stress is widely recognized as a critical factor influencing nurses’ mental health, affecting both their well-being and professional functioning. In response to this concern, the study employed a descriptive–correlational research design to examine the perceived effects of work-related stress across cognitive functional abilities, lifestyle and health behaviors, and social and occupational functioning, as well as nurses’ coping beliefs. It also explored differences and relationships between stress effects and selected profile variables. Using a purposive–incidental sampling technique, 56 staff nurses were selected from a total population of 102 nurses in a selected hospital in Urdaneta City. Only frontline nurses directly involved in patient care were included to ensure the data's relevance. The respondents were predominantly middle-aged, female, single, and Roman Catholic, mostly Bachelor’s degree holders, belonging to a lower-middle- to middle-income group, assigned mainly to ward areas, and largely early in their careers. The findings reveal that work-related stress exerts a moderate, multidimensional impact on nurses’ mental health, with more pronounced effects on cognitive functioning and lifestyle behaviors. In contrast, social and occupational functioning are less affected. Despite this, nurses demonstrate strong coping beliefs, particularly in managing emotions and sustaining coping strategies, although challenges remain in maintaining optimal job performance under stress. The study concludes that stress experiences vary by professional context and level of experience rather than by general demographic factors, highlighting the vulnerability of early-career nurses and those in high-demand clinical areas. Accordingly, it is recommended that a targeted advocacy program be implemented, focusing on stress management training, mentorship, lifestyle and wellness interventions, and organizational support systems such as adequate staffing and flexible scheduling. These strategies are essential for enhancing nurses’ well-being, strengthening coping capacity, and improving overall professional performance.},
      keywords = {Work-related Stress, Mental Health, Advocacy Program},
      month = {May},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717252}
  }