THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ON JOB STRESS AND MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AMONGS REGISTERED NURSES IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Job stress and menopausal symptoms are prevalent among registered nurses, affecting their quality of life and job performance. The effectiveness of stress management programs in mitigating these issues has been under-explored in this demographic. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a stress management program on job stress and menopausal symptoms among registered nurses in private hospitals. A quasi-experimental design with a sample of 74 registered nurses was used. Participants underwent a stress management intervention, and data on job stress and menopausal symptoms were collected using validated scales before and after the intervention. Paired sample t-tests and Spearman’s correlation coefficients were employed to analyse the data. The intervention significantly reduced job stress and menopausal symptoms (p < 0.001). A strong positive correlation was found between pre- and post-intervention scores for job stress (r = 0.729) and menopausal symptoms (r = 0.884). The results suggest that the intervention was effective in reducing both job stress and menopausal symptoms. The stress management program significantly reduced job stress and menopausal symptoms among registered nurses. These findings underscore the importance of implementing such programs to improve nurses' well-being and job performance. Further research is recommended to explore long-term effects and applicability in different settings.