October 9, 2025Open Access

Occupational Stress among Nurses in Ghana: A Comparative study between Government and Private Hospitals in the Ashanti Region

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Comparative study reveals higher occupational stress in government hospitals than private ones in Ghana.

High occupational stress affects over 51% of nurses, particularly in government hospitals where stress levels are notably elevated.
Nurses in government hospitals are 2.43 times more likely to experience high stress levels compared to those in private hospitals.
Major stressors include heavy workloads, inadequate resources, and unsatisfactory salaries, impacting patient care attitudes significantly.
Coping strategies among nurses involve adopting time management techniques, engaging in hobbies, and relying on peer support.

Boasiako et al. (2025) studied this question.

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