Assessment of Mental Health Levels Among Nurses – A Field Study

This study aimed to assess the level of mental health among nurses working in the Hemodialysis and Nephrology Unit at Belkheir Nour El-Din Hospital in Tiaret. The evaluation focused on several dimensions, including self-acceptance, general commitment, happiness, psychological stress, and positive behaviors. To achieve the study’s objectives, the descriptive method was employed, and the study was conducted on a sample of 50 nurses (male and female). The following results were obtained: First, the mental health level is average among nurses in the Hemodialysis and Nephrology Unit. Second, the self-acceptance level is average among these nurses. Third, the psychological stress level is average among them. Fourth, the happiness level is average as well. Fifth, the positive behavior level is average among nurses. Sixth, there are differences in the level of mental health among nurses based on the gender variable. Seventh, there are no differences in mental health level based on seniority. Last, but no least, there are differences in mental health level based on the age variable.