The Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Presenteeism among Clinical Nurses in Hubei Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Hui Qin
Abstract
Aim: This study investigated the presenteeism of Chinese clinical nurses in Hubei province and its influencing factors. Design: A cross-sectional design. Methods: A total of 2222 clinical nurses in Hubei province were investigated from October to December 2023. The presenteeism level was measured by using the Stand ford Presenteeism Scale, the sociodemographic data, Inclusive leadership and organizational support was measured using a self-made structured questionnaire, Inclusive Leadership Scale, Organizational Support Scale. Descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, correlation analysis and Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate factors affecting the presenteeism of clinical nurses. Results: The scores for the clinical nurses in presenteeism, inclusive leadership and organizational support were (16.95±3.27), (36.14±5.02) and (50.17±7.64), respectively. There were differences in Age, educational background, marital status, Childlessness status, establishment type, professional title, position, length of service, department category on nurses’ presenteeism, but no differences in gender, exercise frequency, physical condition, and religious beliefs. Correlation analysis showed that nurses' perceived inclusive leadership and organizational support are negatively correlated with presenteeism, Stepwise multiple linear regression showed that marital status Employment method Professional title number of night shifts inclusive leadership and organizational support are the influencing factors of implicit absenteeism among clinical nurses.