Azer, M., Mohamed, N., Shafik Abdel-Salam, D., Abd El-Aziz, A. (2025). Assessment of Psychological Well-being among Nurses Working at Mental Health Hospitals in Assiut Governorate. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(52), 261-271. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374448.2051
Maria Adel Thabet Azer; Naglaa Abd El-Megied Mohamed; Doaa Mazen Mohamed Shafik Abdel-Salam; Azza Mohamed Abd El-Aziz. "Assessment of Psychological Well-being among Nurses Working at Mental Health Hospitals in Assiut Governorate". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13, 52, 2025, 261-271. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374448.2051
Azer, M., Mohamed, N., Shafik Abdel-Salam, D., Abd El-Aziz, A. (2025). 'Assessment of Psychological Well-being among Nurses Working at Mental Health Hospitals in Assiut Governorate', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(52), pp. 261-271. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374448.2051
Azer, M., Mohamed, N., Shafik Abdel-Salam, D., Abd El-Aziz, A. Assessment of Psychological Well-being among Nurses Working at Mental Health Hospitals in Assiut Governorate. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2025; 13(52): 261-271. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374448.2051
Assessment of Psychological Well-being among Nurses Working at Mental Health Hospitals in Assiut Governorate
1Nursing Specialist at Assiut Mental Health Hospital, Faculty of Nursing- Assiut University, Egypt.
2Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
4Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
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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