Occupational stressResearch has demonstrated that the sources of occu- pational stress, its levels and its effects vary greatly depending on local forces such as the nature of work, work setting and cultural orientation. Thus, significant differences in occupational stress among nurses in dif- ferent countries may exist owing to different work settings and levels of social support (Evans 2002). Organizational support and perceived social support are associated with decreased occupational stress (Ab- uAlRub 2004, Jenkins & Elliott 2004). In addition to social support, the support perceived by the individual from the organization is an important factor associated with occupational stress. The organization may be instrumental in reducing job demands by improving the availability of resources such as equipment, adequate staffing, and promoting policies that facilitate work performance. Understanding the perception of social and organizational support among nurses will aide stakeholders to develop programmes that enhance job satisfaction.
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