Assessment of Psychological Well-being among Nurses Working at Mental Health Hospitals in Assiut Governorate

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1 Nursing Specialist at Assiut Mental Health Hospital, Faculty of Nursing- Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

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Background: Psychological well-being significantly affects nurses' performance and job satisfaction, particularly in mental health settings. The demanding nature of their work often leads to stress, which may impact their psychological well-being. Aim: To assess psychological well-being among nurses working at mental health hospitals in Assiut Governorate and determine its correlates. Study design: A cross-sectional study was adopted in the present study. Setting: The present study was conducted in Assiut Governorate, targeting the population from three mental health hospitals: two belong to the Ministry of Health (Mental Health Hospital and El-wan Hospital) and the other belongs to university hospitals. Sample: A convenience sample of 200 nurses was included in the current study. Tools: Tool I: Demographic data, Tool II: socioeconomic status scale, Tool III: Ryff's psychological well-being scale. Results: The results showed that (51%) of the participants had a moderate level of psychological well-being, while (49%) exhibited a favorable level. The overall score of psychological well-being was 4.32 ± 0.46. Linear regression revealed that males, those working in university hospitals, and those with high socioeconomic scores had higher psychological well-being scores. Conclusions: Mental health nurses had moderate (51%) to favorable (49%) psychological well-being, with lower autonomy and purpose in life. Key predictors included being male, working in a university hospital, and having a high socioeconomic level. Recommendations: Provide counseling and peer support to help nurses manage emotional challenges. Conduct studies on factors affecting psychological well-being and compare them across different healthcare settings.

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