The influence of horizontal violence on intention to leave among Jordanian nurses: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To determine nurses' perception of horizontal violence and its relationship with intention to leave among Jordanian nurses.

Background

Horizontal violence is detrimental to healthcare organizations. Healthcare employees who are victims of horizontal violence may become unable to perform well, living with severe stress. Few studies in the world and no study in Jordan has examined the influence of horizontal violence on intent to stay among nurses.

Method

A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study design was used in this study.

Result

520 registered nurses were recruited, and 436 surveys were returned, resulting in an 83% response rate. The findings showed that, horizontal violence is moderate among nurses in Jordan. The mean score for nurse's intent

SUBMITTER: Al-Nawafleh AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554039 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature