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Introduction: Stressed people are physically, psychologically, and behaviorally damaged. This study aimed to investigate the effect of job stress on nurses' caring behaviors and quality of life related to their health during Coronavirus pandemic. Method(s): The present study is an applied and analytical research conducted cross-sectionally in 2021. The study's statistical population was 740 nurses from the hospitals of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. The authors randomly selected a sample of 253 nurses using Cochran's formula. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire. The structural equation model test analyzed the collected data to measure the research hypotheses using SPSS 22 and Amos 22 software. Result(s): The standard coefficient value between stress and caring behavior is -0.47, and the significant value (t-value) is greater than 1.96 (equal to 5.350) at 95% level;therefore, the relationship between these two variables was found significant. Moreover, the standard coefficient value between job stress and quality of work life is -0.55, and the significant value (t-value) is greater than 1.96 (equal to 6.488) at the 95% level, showing a significant relationship between these two variables. Conclusion(s): Considering the obtained results, it is necessary to develop effective strategies, such as staff participation in decision-making, supervisory support, and reducing work pressure for improving working conditions and reducing nurses' occupational stress.Copyright © 2023,Sadra Medical Sciences Journal. All Rights Reserved.
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Background: The sudden outbreak of the novel coronavirus has caused a wave of concern throughout society and among medical staff members. Consecutive peaks, persistent stress, along with disorders caused by work shifts lead to physical weakness and psychological complications over time. the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of work shifts under Covid-19 conditions on the emotional exhaustion of medical staff members with the mediating role of stress of Covid-19 infection. Methods: This applied and descriptive field research was conducted cross-sectionally in 2020. The statistical population included 250 nurses from Imam Khomeini Hospital in Amol city, Iran. A total of 150 individuals were selected using Morgan Table and simple random sampling methods. A standard questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability was used as the data collection instrument. To perform data analysis, the structural equation modeling method was used to measure the fit of the research model and test the hypotheses in SPSS ver. 22 and Amos ver. 22 software. Results: The results showed that disorders caused by work shifts had a significant effect on the emotional exhaustion and stress of Covid-19 infection in nurses on a medical staff. Stress of Covid-19 infection had a significant effect on nurses’ emotional fatigue. The mediating role of stress of Covid-19 infection in the relationship between work shifts and emotional exhaustion was also confirmed. Conclusion: The transmission rates of different types of Covid-19 mutations with consecutive peaks have caused constant stress in nurses. Related disorders caused by work shifts and the large number of patients and hospitalizations will lead to a lack of energy and of concentration in nurses, which in turn will lead to poor performance, reduced quality of life, and ultimately emotional fatigue. 2022© The Authors. Published by JRSR. All rights reserved.