Factors affecting nurses' attitudes towards risks in the work environment: A cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Occupational Health
• Risk Management

Background:

• Nurses' perceptions of workplace risks are critical for effective risk management.
• These attitudes directly influence healthcare worker safety and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the determinants of nurses' attitudes toward risks in their work environment.
• To identify factors influencing nurses' risk perception and management behaviors.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study involving 338 nurses across public, university, and private hospitals.
• Data collection utilized a Personal Information Form and the Nurses' Attitudes Towards Work Environment Risks Scale.

Main Results:

• Nurses exhibited a positive stance towards workplace risks.
• Key influencing factors included institution type, gender, risk management training, injury history, perceived unavoidability of risks, workplace violence, biological hazards, and adherence to safety precautions.

Conclusions:

• Nurses' attitudes toward workplace risks are shaped by a combination of personal and institutional elements.
• Understanding these factors is essential for developing targeted strategies to improve workplace safety and risk management in nursing.