The Link between Workplace Safety Climate and Job Performance among Nursing Staff: A Correlational Study

Background: Workplace safety climate and job performance are closely related. A positive safety climate is associated with better job performance, particularly in health care settings.       Objectives: The study aims to investigate the relationship of workplace safety climate and job performance...

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Main Authors: Zineelabdine Salih Mahdi, Selman Hussain Faris
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Language:English
Published: University of Kufa, Faculty of Nursing 2024-10-01
Series:Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
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Online Access:https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/16611
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description Background: Workplace safety climate and job performance are closely related. A positive safety climate is associated with better job performance, particularly in health care settings.       Objectives: The study aims to investigate the relationship of workplace safety climate and job performance among nursing staff.       Methodology: Correlation study design research used in the present study among 250 nurses choosing from Imam Hussein Hospital in Karbala Governorate which is located south of Iraq, about 105 km2 away from the capital, Baghdad. The study has been carried out during the period 17th September 2023 to 16th January 2024. Using questionnaire prepared and modified by the researcher.                                                                                   Results: The majority of nursing staff are females between the ages of 20 and 29, married, with diploma qualification and their monthly income is barely enough to cover their expenses. They reside in urban areas. Professionally, the majority of them had experience ranging from 1 to 5 years, and most of them work in surgical departments for 6-8 hours a day and do not work overtime. Health-wise, most of nurse’s sleep for 5-7 hours daily and do not suffer from any chronic diseases. There is significant relationship between workplace safety climate and job performance among nursing staff.          Conclusion: The significant relationship between the two factors and emphasizing the importance of improving safety climates for enhanced job performance and better health outcomes in healthcare settings
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spelling doaj-art-37f44d1a58b24d18a7f9904663ecf1d72025-08-20T02:15:45ZengUniversity of Kufa, Faculty of NursingKufa Journal for Nursing Sciences2223-40552521-86382024-10-0114210.36321/kjns.vi20242.16611The Link between Workplace Safety Climate and Job Performance among Nursing Staff: A Correlational StudyZineelabdine Salih Mahdi0Selman Hussain Faris1University of Karbala, College of Nursing, Department of Community Health Nursing, Karbala, Iraq.University of Karbala, College of Nursing, Department of Community Health Nursing, Karbala, Iraq. Background: Workplace safety climate and job performance are closely related. A positive safety climate is associated with better job performance, particularly in health care settings.       Objectives: The study aims to investigate the relationship of workplace safety climate and job performance among nursing staff.       Methodology: Correlation study design research used in the present study among 250 nurses choosing from Imam Hussein Hospital in Karbala Governorate which is located south of Iraq, about 105 km2 away from the capital, Baghdad. The study has been carried out during the period 17th September 2023 to 16th January 2024. Using questionnaire prepared and modified by the researcher.                                                                                   Results: The majority of nursing staff are females between the ages of 20 and 29, married, with diploma qualification and their monthly income is barely enough to cover their expenses. They reside in urban areas. Professionally, the majority of them had experience ranging from 1 to 5 years, and most of them work in surgical departments for 6-8 hours a day and do not work overtime. Health-wise, most of nurse’s sleep for 5-7 hours daily and do not suffer from any chronic diseases. There is significant relationship between workplace safety climate and job performance among nursing staff.          Conclusion: The significant relationship between the two factors and emphasizing the importance of improving safety climates for enhanced job performance and better health outcomes in healthcare settings https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/16611Workplace Safety Climatejob performancenursing staff
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