Occupational stress among nurses in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: a comparative cross-sectional study of government and private hospitals

Key Points

• Occupational stress levels differ between government and private hospitals, impacting nurse well-being.
• Findings indicate that nurses in government hospitals report higher stress levels compared to their private counterparts.
• This cross-sectional study gathered data from multiple facilities in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to analyze occupational stress.
• Understanding these stress levels can inform strategies to improve nurses' working conditions and overall healthcare delivery.