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  • Healthcare professionals face significant stress and burnout, increasing susceptibility to alcohol misuse.
  • High alcohol consumption rates in certain regions exacerbate this risk for health workers.
  • Healthcare organizations should implement evidence-based strategies to support staff well-being and prevent burnout.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between burnout and alcohol misuse among nurses.
  • To identify the prevalence of secondary trauma and its relation to alcohol use in nurses.
  • To inform the development of targeted interventions for healthcare professionals in high-risk environments.

Main Methods:

  • A convenience sample of 82 nurses completed online surveys.
  • Utilized the Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire (Pro-QOL) and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
  • Data were collected via RedCap from nurses and graduate students within one institution.

Main Results:

  • A medium association was found between burnout scores and AUDIT scores (η = 0.506).
  • Secondary trauma scores showed a small association with AUDIT scores (η = 0.304), with 26.5% of participants scoring high on the Pro-QOL Health subscale.
  • Findings indicate a link between job-related stress, trauma, and alcohol misuse in nurses.

Conclusions:

  • Regular assessment tools are needed to monitor nurses' well-being and identify substance misuse risks.
  • Alcohol misuse among healthcare professionals in high-consumption communities should be recognized as an occupational hazard.
  • Further research is essential to understand predictors of substance misuse and develop culturally appropriate interventions based on demographics and community setting.