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Relationship between personality traits and self-control in emergency nurses in western Iran
Safura Safavi, Amir Jalali, Mohammadjavad Veisimiankali , Nader Salari , Somayeh Fallah , Tayebeh Mahvar ,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (6-2025)
Abstract
Background: Personality traits significantly influence professional and occupational behaviors, allowing for the prediction of specific actions in various work-related contexts. Additionally, these traits play a crucial role in the development of self-control. This study aimed to evaluate personality traits and their association with self-control among nurses working in the emergency departments (EDs) of hospitals.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kermanshah, Western Iran, in 2022. The study sample comprised 154 nurses working in the EDs, selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory and the Nikmanesh Self-Control Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, ANOVA for group comparisons, and Pearson’s correlation, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.5±6.2 years (range: 23 to 54). The findings showed that there was a significant correlation between the components of personality traits and restraint in nurses (P<0.001). Personality traits can explain restraint in nurses working in EDs. All subscales of restraint were also significantly correlated with negative personality traits, except impulsivity and risk-taking.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that personality traits significantly influence the self-control of nurses. Notably, stronger personality traits in all dimensions, except neuroticism, are inversely related to the self-control scores of nurses. Consequently, measures should be taken to improve the performance and job quality of nurses.
 

Intensive care unit nurses’ perceived Barriers to Optimal Pain management: A cross-sectional study in Tanzania
Banafsheh Ghorbani , Joel Simbeye , Majed Dehghani , Fatemeh Bahramnezhad ,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (6-2025)
Abstract

Background: Inadequate pain management among critically ill nonverbal patients in ICUs is a significant public health issue that can lead to prolonged mechanical ventilation and poor quality of life. Critical care nurses play a vital role in mediating pain management, and identifying barriers they face is essential for developing effective pain relief policies. This study aimed to assess nurses' perceived barriers to pain management in ICUs.
Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design, adhering to STROBE reporting guidelines, and was conducted from January to May 2022 across four national referral hospitals in Tanzania, including university-affiliated and public hospitals. It utilized the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) barrier tool to assess critical care nurses' perceived barriers to pain management in the ICU, with data analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. A total of 202 nurses were recruited through census sampling. Data collection involved demographic questionnaires alongside the ECOG barrier tool to evaluate the challenges faced by nurses in managing pain effectively.
Results: The findings revealed that there were perceived nurse barriers related to medical staff and patients with the overall mean 4.57± 1.25 and 3.90±1.17 respectively.  ICU nurses did not perceive barriers related to the healthcare system with an overall mean 2.33±0.78.
Conclusion: Critical care nurses perceive barriers related to medical staff and patients as significant obstacles to effective pain management in ICUs. Intensive training on diagnosis and assessment, along with the use of tools like the Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) and Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT), is essential for improving outcomes. Additionally, integrating patients' cultural backgrounds into pain assessments is crucial for effective management.
 


Fertility intentions for a second child and related factors among Chinese nurses: A cross-sectional study
Jialu Li, Yue Zhao , Maoyun Miao , Yaqi Huang , Zhichao Liu , Guiyu Qu , Shixiang Chen ,
Volume 22, Issue 3 (9-2025)
Abstract
Background: The reproductive willingness of women of childbearing age and its related factors is key to coping with the change in population structure. This study aimed to explore fertility intention and associated factors for having a second child among Chinese nurses.
Methods: A cross-sectional multi-center study was conducted in three hospitals in Shandong, China, from November 2023 to January 2024. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling among female nurses. The survey was conducted face to face, enabling participants to ask questions and clarify difficulties with the questionnaire.
Data were analyzed via IBM SPSS 19.0. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to clarify the determinants of respondents’ fertility intention (yes, no, or not sure), with a p-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Results: Overall, 39.2% of participants reported that they would not have a second child under the current birth policy, which accounted for the highest proportion. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that those with higher work-family conflict, higher income, and late pregnancy were more likely to report a negative response toward fertility intention for a second child.
Conclusion: Family economic condition, age of the first child, and overloaded work were found to be significant influencing factors of Chinese nurses’ fertility intention to have a second child. Existing policies in China should continue to be implemented, including policy support and ideological guidance, to ensure that nurses have fewer worries when deciding to give birth to their second child. Limited by the cross-sectional study design, more qualitative studies are needed to explore barriers among populations who do not intend to have a second child.
 

Organizational climate and presenteeism orientation in nurses: A cross-sectional study
Shahrbanoo Kool , Ali Soheily , Jan Domaradzki , Reza Jahanshahi , Akram Sanagoo , Leila Jouybari ,
Volume 22, Issue 4 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background: Organizational climate strongly influences job performance and well-being in healthcare. An unfavorable climate may increase presenteeism, defined as attending work despite illness, symptoms, or reduced physical or mental capacity, often resulting in decreased productivity and potential risks to patient safety, particularly among nurses. This study examined the relationship between organizational climate and presenteeism in Iranian nurses.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2025 among 327 nurses working in selected hospitals affiliated with Golestan University of Medical Sciences, recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Halpin and Croft Organizational Climate Questionnaire, and the Nursing Presenteeism Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and multivariable linear regression were applied. Model assumptions were examined, and a significance level of P < 0.05 was considered.
Results: The mean age of participants was 33.91 ± 6.75 years, with an average work experience of 9.56 ± 6.30 years. The mean ± SD scores of organizational climates and presenteeism were 99.21 ± 9.24 and 40.89 ± 7.32, respectively. Correlation analysis showed a significant negative correlation between organizational climate and presenteeism (R = -0.156, P = 0.005). Regression analysis (performed on log-transformed presenteeism scores to correct non-normality) indicated that organizational climate was a significant negative predictor of presenteeism (β = -0.220, P < 0.001), whereas older age was associated with higher presenteeism (β = 0.159, P = 0.008).
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that a more positive organizational climate is modestly correlated with reduced presenteeism among nurses; however, the effect size was small. These findings highlight the importance of organizational and managerial strategies, suggesting that improving the work climate may help reduce presenteeism and promote nurse well-being.

Survey of workplace bullying among nurses working and related factors in the Emergency Departments of hospitals in Nasiriyah, Iraq
Halah Abdalhussein Obaid , Parya Vakilian , Fatemeh Rafiei , Mokhtar Mahmoudi ,
Volume 22, Issue 4 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background: Workplace bullying among nurses is a prevalent problem with well-documented adverse effects on mental health, job satisfaction, and the quality of patient care. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of workplace bullying among nurses working in Emergency Departments.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 among 242 nurses working in the Emergency Departments of four hospitals in Nasiriyah, Iraq. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire and the Negative Acts Questionnaire (NAQ). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) and inferential statistical tests (independent t-test and one-way ANOVA) were applied, along with stepwise multiple regression analysis.
Results: The mean ± standard deviation of the total bullying score was 50.40 ± 14.52. The mean ± standard deviation of the occupational dimension was 20.32 ± 7.56, the individual dimension was 10.26 ± 4.30, and the physical dimension was 9.92 ± 4.07. Based on the regression results, work experience in the Emergency Department (β = -0.148, 95% CI: -1.163 to -0.094, P = 0.021) and interest in working in the current department (β = -0.131, 95% CI: -10.466 to -0.238, P = 0.04) had a negative and significant effect on workplace bullying.
Conclusion: The findings showed that although the mean bullying scores were at a low level, planning for their further reduction is necessary. These results emphasize the need for preventive measures such as training and retraining, establishing a safe reporting environment, and addressing the perpetrators of bullying.
 

Nurses’ perceptions of corporate social responsibility and associated factors in the hospitals of Golestan province, Iran
Michael Alaghi , Mohammad Aref Kor , Maryam Maleka , Ali Moradi , Hamideh Feghhi , Fatemeh Mehravar ,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (5-2026)
Abstract
Background: Nurses' perceptions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Iranian hospitals remain underexplored, particularly where formal CSR education is limited for academic nurses. Nurses' understanding of CSR-as conceptualized by Carroll's pyramid encompassing economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities-is crucial as they translate organizational commitments into patient care quality and safety. This study examined nurses’ perceptions of CSR and the associated factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 among 309 nurses from 12 hospitals affiliated with Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Participants were selected using stratified proportional sampling by hospital size with convenience sampling within strata. Organizational-level CSR was assessed using Carroll's CSR questionnaire (20 items; Cronbach's α=0.89; four dimensions; 5-point Likert scale, score range: 20-100). Associations between CSR scores and demographic factors (Age, gender, marital status, education, and ethnicity) and occupational factors (Work experience, clinical unit, and job title) were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Group differences were examined using one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression was used to identify factors independently associated with total CSR scores.
Results: The mean total CSR score was 72.39 ± 13.22 (Economic: 17.32 ± 3.67; legal: 18.68 ± 3.56; ethical: 18.35 ± 3.74; philanthropic: 18.04 ± 4.37). Significant associations were found with marital status (p=0.024, higher in single nurses), clinical unit (p=0.006, lowest in orthopedic, highest in dialysis/management units), and a weak negative correlation with age (r= -0.132, p=0.020) and work experience (r=-0.116, p=0.041). Multiple linear regression showed that marital status was independently associated with CSR scores (β = 0.120, p = 0.032). Compared with nurses in internal–surgical units, those working in orthopedic (β = -0.223, p < 0.001), emergency (β = -0.135, p = 0.040), and neonatal units (β = -0.113, p = 0.037) had significantly lower CSR scores. The model explained 12.1% of variance (adjusted R² = 0.121)
Conclusion: Nurses in hospitals demonstrated generally positive perceptions of corporate social responsibility. These perceptions were influenced more strongly by workplace factors-particularly the type of clinical unit-than by personal demographic characteristics. Improving organizational conditions and promoting ethical leadership may further enhance CSR awareness, professional performance, and the quality of patient care.

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