ISSN: 2576-0319
Authors: Lopatkiewicz AL, Guzak B* and Krzych-Falta E
Objective: The main aim of the study was to assess the psychosomatic health status of psychiatric nurses based on sociodemographic variables. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted at the Mazovian Provincial Hospital in Ząbki on a group of 101 individuals working in nursing positions. All participants gave voluntary and free consent to participate in the study. The study obtained approval from the bioethical committee. The health status of the respondents was assessed using a standardized, validated GHQ-28 questionnaire. The level of significance was set at p=0.05. Results: Social dysfunction among participants increased with age and length of employment at the current workplace (p < 0.05). Significantly higher scores (p < 0.05) in this area were observed in individuals in marital relationships and those with higher education. The intensity of anxiety and insomnia was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in individuals in marital relationships, respondents with secondary education, and those with a total work experience exceeding 30 years and over 15 years in the current workplace. The intensity of depressive symptoms was associated with a lack of higher education among respondents. The factor with the greatest impact on somatic symptoms among surveyed nurses (p < 0.05) was age over 50. Conclusions: There is a significant association between the intensity of somatic symptoms, anxiety, insomnia, and functional disorders and the age of participants. There is a significant association between the intensity of anxiety and insomnia symptoms, functional impairments, and the marital status of participants. There is a significant association between the intensity of depressive symptoms, anxiety, insomnia, and social dysfunction and the education level of participants.
Keywords: Mental Health; Psychiatric Nursing; GHQ-28
