Bullying among nurses and its effect on their turnover intention at Menoufia University Hospitals

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 B.SC in nursing sciences

2 professor of Nursing Administration,Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

3 professor of Nursing Administration ,Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

Abstract

Background: Workplace Bullying is becoming an important public health problem that is concerning physicians and health team members. Bullying has been advocated as an important factor that effect on nursing turnover at the workplace. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the workplace bullying among nurses and its effect on their turnover intention. Design: A descriptive correlational research design was conducted at Menoufia University Hospitals at Shebin-ELkom. Sampling: A convenience sample of 295 nurses was included in this study. Results: Revealed that nurses had exposed to workplace bullying moderately and more than half of the studied nurses had intention to turnover. Conclusion: There was a positive highly statistical correlation between nurse's exposure to bullying and their turnover intention. Recommendation: Develop strategies and policies to develop the necessary vision to engage and retain talented nurses.

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