Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to assess the perceived stress in male and female nurses working in ICU.

According to the World Health Organization, stress is a significant problem of our times and affects both physical as well as the mental health of people. ... Stress coping methods are the cognitive, behavioral and psychological efforts to deal with stress.

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