Bullying among Staff Nurses and Its Relationship to Psychological Distress and Organizational Commitment during Covid-19 Pandemic

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing Beni Suef University, Egypt.

2 Lecturer of Psychatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Beni Suef University, Egypt.

3 Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing Beni Suef University, Egypt

Abstract

Context: Workplace bullying is a complex phenomenon and considered one of the most common
work-related psychological problems. All health organizations must be aware that it affects both
nursing staff and patients. Aim: This study aimed to investigate bullying and its relation to
psychological distress, and Organizational Commitment among Staff Nurses during Covid -19
Pandemic. Methods A descriptive correlational research design was exploited. Setting: This study
was implemented at Beni-Suef University Hospitals' critical care units. Subjects: were a convenient
sample (n =285) of staff nurses who were working at the mentioned study place. Tools: Four tools
were used for data collection. The first tool was personal and job characteristics data Sheet. The
second tool was negative acts questionnaire (22 items), the third tool was Kessler Psychological
Distress Scale (10 items), and the fourth tool was Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (18
items). Results: The current study revealed that the mean age of staff nurses was (35.75±8.88). The
study showed that there were high levels of bullying and psychological distress among nurses with
mean scores (87.10, 35.09) respectively, while the level of organizational commitment was
moderate with a mean score (56.96). Furthermore, There was statistical significant positive
correlation between bullying and psychological distress (r=0.44, p=0.001). There was statistical
significant negative correlation between psychological distress and commitment (r=-0.39, p=0.003).
Also, there was statistical significant negative correlation between bullying and organizational
commitment (r=-0.43, p=0.004). Conclusion: The study concluded that there was a positive
correlation between bullying and psychological distress, while there was a negative correlation
between bullying and commitment. The study recommended that preventing or reducing workplace
bullying may be effective in improving the psychological status of healthcare professionals
especially nurses during covid-19 pandemic.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 1
March 2022
Pages 1439-1443

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