Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions
ObjectivesPsychosocial risks significantly affect the physical and mental health of workers, especially in the healthcare sector. This study assesses psychosocial risks in a sample of Spanish nurses by applying the ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA questionnaire.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conduct...
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| author | Ángela Narbona-Gálvez Juan Gómez-Salgado Juan Gómez-Salgado Carlos Ruiz-Frutos Carlos Ruiz-Frutos Diego Ayuso-Murillo Guadalupe Fontán-Vinagre Guadalupe Fontán-Vinagre Javier Fagundo-Rivera Rocío Palomo-Gómez Azahara Ruger-Navarrete Regina Allande-Cussó |
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| description | ObjectivesPsychosocial risks significantly affect the physical and mental health of workers, especially in the healthcare sector. This study assesses psychosocial risks in a sample of Spanish nurses by applying the ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA questionnaire.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 2,765 nurses working in Spain. Sociodemographic, occupational, and psychosocial variables were assessed using the ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA questionnaire. Data were collected through a digital form distributed through social networks and professional channels.ResultsSignificant differences were found in ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA scores according to socio-demographic and employment variables. Younger age and job instability were associated with higher levels of stress, while stable contracts were correlated with lower perceived risks.ConclusionThe study highlights the relationship between psychosocial risks and socio-demographic and occupational factors. Youth and job instability are linked to higher levels of stress, while job stability reduces these risks. Interventions to improve working conditions and support younger professionals are recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-32a00d656ba44e059ea51a041731dc8d2025-08-20T01:54:12ZengFrontiers Media S.A.International Journal of Public Health1661-85642025-05-017010.3389/ijph.2025.16083301608330Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working ConditionsÁngela Narbona-Gálvez0Juan Gómez-Salgado1Juan Gómez-Salgado2Carlos Ruiz-Frutos3Carlos Ruiz-Frutos4Diego Ayuso-Murillo5Guadalupe Fontán-Vinagre6Guadalupe Fontán-Vinagre7Javier Fagundo-Rivera8Rocío Palomo-Gómez9Azahara Ruger-Navarrete10Regina Allande-Cussó11School of Doctorate, University of Huelva, Huelva, SpainDepartment of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, SpainEscuela de Posgrado, Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Guayas, EcuadorDepartment of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, SpainEscuela de Posgrado, Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Guayas, EcuadorGeneral Nursing Council of Spain, Madrid, SpainGeneral Nursing Council of Spain, Madrid, SpainSpanish Institute for Nursing Research, Madrid, SpainCentro Universitario de Enfermería Cruz Roja, University of Seville, Seville, SpainDepartment of Obstetrics, Hospital La Línea de la Concepción, Andusian Health Service, Cádiz, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences of Ceuta, University of Granada, Granada, SpainDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, SpainObjectivesPsychosocial risks significantly affect the physical and mental health of workers, especially in the healthcare sector. This study assesses psychosocial risks in a sample of Spanish nurses by applying the ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA questionnaire.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 2,765 nurses working in Spain. Sociodemographic, occupational, and psychosocial variables were assessed using the ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA questionnaire. Data were collected through a digital form distributed through social networks and professional channels.ResultsSignificant differences were found in ISTAS_ENFERMERÍA scores according to socio-demographic and employment variables. Younger age and job instability were associated with higher levels of stress, while stable contracts were correlated with lower perceived risks.ConclusionThe study highlights the relationship between psychosocial risks and socio-demographic and occupational factors. Youth and job instability are linked to higher levels of stress, while job stability reduces these risks. Interventions to improve working conditions and support younger professionals are recommended.https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2025.1608330/fullpsychosocial risk factorsnursesoccupational stressoccupational healthworking conditions |
| spellingShingle | Ángela Narbona-Gálvez Juan Gómez-Salgado Juan Gómez-Salgado Carlos Ruiz-Frutos Carlos Ruiz-Frutos Diego Ayuso-Murillo Guadalupe Fontán-Vinagre Guadalupe Fontán-Vinagre Javier Fagundo-Rivera Rocío Palomo-Gómez Azahara Ruger-Navarrete Regina Allande-Cussó Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions International Journal of Public Health psychosocial risk factors nurses occupational stress occupational health working conditions |
| title | Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions |
| title_full | Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions |
| title_fullStr | Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions |
| title_short | Psychosocial Risks in Spanish Nursing: Relationship With Stability and Working Conditions |
| title_sort | psychosocial risks in spanish nursing relationship with stability and working conditions |
| topic | psychosocial risk factors nurses occupational stress occupational health working conditions |
| url | https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2025.1608330/full |
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