International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research (E-ISSN: 2455-9318)

A study to assess the effect of Stress and Emotional Intelligence on Quality of Life of Nurses working in a tertiary care hospital in West Bengal

Meenakshi Manocha, Sherin PK — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:16:37 +0000

Background & Aim: Nursing is a stressful job. It requires dedication, sincerity and compassion for the sick. These qualities put the nurses under tremendous work pressure which hampers their quality of life. The experience to handle stressful situations develops with maturity of taking decisions, keeping self-updated and the confidence of balancing work life situations. The present study aimed to identify the impact of stress and emotional intelligence on the quality of life of nurses.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 50 female nurses from a tertiary care hospital, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected online. Emotional intelligence was assessed with the Quick Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment questionnaire, stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and quality of life was evaluated with the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.

Result: The majority of nurses were in the 25–30 years age group (26%), while 20% were between 46 and 50 years old. The mean years of experience among the participants was 8.3 years (SD = 2.6; median = 7.5; range: 8–14 years). The Perceived Stress Scale results showed that the study participants experienced moderate to high levels of stress. The mean scores as per the domains such as physical, psychological, social, environmental and spiritual health was 7.8 ± 2.07, 18.56 ± 3.72, 11.60 ± 1.98, 31.92 ± 4.80 and 2.0 ± 0.67. Higher scores indicate higher quality of life. It was seen that > 50% participants required strengthening their Emotional Quotient for effective functioning, < 25%required attention and development of their EQ while 4-20% had enhanced skills and were able to use this as their strength for betterment of others and weaker areas. The Spearman’s rho analysis identified that stress had negative impact on the domains of QoL i.e. social relationship, environment and spiritual domain were found statistically significant with p< 0.05. it was also identified that EI domain of relationship management was significantly correlated (p <0.001) with the QoL domain of Psychology. It was found that independent variables like Age (21.425, p< 0.04) with Emotional Awareness, while Marital status (13.250, p< 0.05) and No. of Children (10.834, p<0.05) were significantly correlated with the Emotional Management Domain.

Conclusion: According to the study’s findings, stress and emotional intelligence (EI) have an impact on nurses’ quality of life (QoL). Because nurses deal with patients and coworkers on a regular basis, emotional intelligence (EI) is particularly important in the healthcare industry. Higher EI levels may thereby increase nurses’ empathy and fortitude, fostering a more encouraging and supportive workplace.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202604

How to cite this article:
Manocha M, Sherin P K. A study to assess the effect of Stress and Emotional Intelligence on Quality of Life of Nurses working in a tertiary care hospital in West Bengal. Int J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(2):1-7.

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPACR) among males in selected community of New Delhi

Nargis Khatoon, Manju Chhugani, Jahanara Rahman — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:28:05 +0000

Introduction: BPACR is a key component of internationally acknowledged safe motherhood programs, which helps to promote the prompt utilization of specialized maternal and neonatal health care and to reduce delays that happens when mothers in labor experience obstetric complications.

Objective: The essential goal of study is to survey the knowledge and attitude with respect to BPACR among males.

Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted and data was collected from 100 married males whose wives were pregnant and who were attending Primary Health Centre of Tughlakabad, New Delhi, using standardized knowledge questionnaire from BPACR matrix by Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2004) and attitude scale.

Results: Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential measurements concerning frequency, percentage, mean, median and standard deviation which revealed that out of 100 males, 90% had adequate knowledge, 10% had inadequate knowledge. More than half i.e., 65% had a neutral attitude, 34% had a favorable attitude and only 1% had an unfavorable attitude regarding BPACR.

Conclusion: The study concluded that community participation and medical care suppliers together can work in the space of maternal and child health wellbeing ought to work together to enhance the male’s attitude regarding BPACR.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202605

How to cite this article:
Khatoon N, Chhugani M,Rahman J. A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (Bpacr) among Males in Selected Community of New Delhi. Int J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(2):8-14.

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge related to career options and perceived stress related to career among nursing students at a selected college of nursing, New Delhi

Asha Sharma, Deepika Kumari — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION: Nursing is a profession that demands significant intelligence, motivation, and determination, as stated by Karen Davison. They dedicate their lives to caring for mothers and children, administering lifesaving immunizations and health guidance, attending to the elderly, and generally addressing everyday health needs. Often, they serve as the first and only source of care within their communities.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding career options, evaluate the perceived stress level related to career decision-making and to develop and disseminate the informational pamphlet on career options and stress management interventions among nursing students in selected college of nursing, New Delhi.

METHODS: Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design were use for the proposed study. A total number of 297 samples (Nursing students) were taken through convenient sampling technique from 18 years to 25 years of selected college of nursing, New Delhi in the month of December 2025 structures questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge related to career options and standardized Likert scale Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data.

RESULT: The findings revealed that a significant majority of students demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding career-related options. Out of 297 respondents, 75.08% exhibited good knowledge, while 21.54% possessed an average level of awareness, and only 3.36% showed poor knowledge in selecting appropriate career paths. Regarding perceived stress related to career decision-making, the results indicated a varied response. Approximately 24.24% of students agreed that they experienced stress concerning their career options, and 5.72% strongly agreed with feeling such pressure. In contrast, 32.65% of the students remained neutral, 20.87% disagreed, and 14.47% strongly disagreed

CONCLUSION: The result suggests that most students possess a reasonably sound understanding of available career pathways, which serves as a strong foundation for informed decision-making. However, the findings also reveal notable levels of perceived stress associated with career selection. While a considerable segment of students reported experiencing stress or pressure although this mixed pattern indicates that it is not universally experienced at high intensity.