Effects of psychological distress on health anxiety among nurses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI:10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.6

Salwa D A Mohammed, Alwia S O Zobair, Zainab M O Kodai, Mohammed Almansour

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Abstract

Nurses often experience high levels of psychological distress due to stressful work environments, which can lead to increased health anxiety. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of psychological distress on health anxiety among nurses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A descriptive-survey research design was used, with a sample of 311 nurses selected through simple random sampling from a population of 1630 nurses. Data were collected using the Salkovskis and Warwick Health Anxiety Questionnaire and the Kessler et al. Psychological Distress Questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaires was confirmed with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.84 and 0.79, respectively. Data analysis was performed using linear regression via SPSS software. The results showed a significant positive effect of psychological distress on health anxiety. These findings highlight the importance of psychological support and interventions in reducing health anxiety among nurses and improving their overall well-being.

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心理困扰对沙特阿拉伯利雅得护士健康焦虑的影响

由于紧张的工作环境，护士经常经历高度的心理困扰，这可能导致健康焦虑的增加。本研究的目的是调查心理困扰对沙特阿拉伯利雅得护士健康焦虑的影响。采用描述性调查研究设计，通过简单随机抽样从1630名护士中抽取311名护士。使用Salkovskis和Warwick健康焦虑问卷以及Kessler等人收集数据。心理困扰问卷。问卷的信度分别为0.84和0.79。数据采用SPSS软件进行线性回归分析。结果显示，心理困扰对健康焦虑有显著的正向影响。这些发现强调了心理支持和干预在减少护士健康焦虑和改善其整体幸福感方面的重要性。

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African journal of reproductive health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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1.20

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10.00%

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期刊介绍： The African Journal of Reproductive Health is a multidisciplinary and international journal that publishes original research, comprehensive review articles, short reports, and commentaries on reproductive heath in Africa. The journal strives to provide a forum for African authors, as well as others working in Africa, to share findings on all aspects of reproductive health, and to disseminate innovative, relevant and useful information on reproductive health throughout the continent.