Home roles, stress and coping among female nurses in selected hospitals in Kampala Uganda

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between home roles, stress and coping strategies among 100 nurses in Kampala selected using stratified and random sampling techniques. Data was analyzed using Spearman rank order correlation and regression used to test coping as a moderation in the relationship between home roles and stress. Results revealed that home roles are not significantly related. However, results also revealed that both home roles and stress were both significantly related to coping strategies. Results revealed that coping predicts insignificant effect on the relationship between home roles and stress. Also, the relationship between home roles and stress was inverse. This study finding explores strategies that could aid nurses to deal with work stress, strengthen nurses and clients’ relationship which ultimately could influence effective Counselling and Psychotherapy.