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Resilience, Quality of Life, and Minor Mental Disorders in Nursing Professionals: A Study in Challenging Work Environments

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  • Emerson Roberto dos Santos

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Marco Antonio Ribeiro Filho

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Weslley dos Santos Borges

    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Brazil, Fernandópolis 15600-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • William Donegá Martinez

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • João Daniel de Souza Menezes

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Matheus Querino da Silva

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • André Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão

    (University of Santo Amaro (UNISA), São Paulo 04743-030, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Renato Mendonça Ribeiro

    (Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, USP, Ribeirão Preto 14040-902, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Flávia Cristina Custódio

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Geovanna Mohieddine Felix Pereira

    (University Nove de Julho, São Paulo 01504-001, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Jéssica Gisleine de Oliveira

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Alex Bertolazzo Quitério

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Rauer Ferreira Franco

    (University of Brazil, Fernandópolis 15600-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Amanda Oliva Spaziani

    (University of Brazil, Fernandópolis 15600-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Ana Paula Bernardes da Rosa

    (Centro Universitário do Norte de São Paulo (UNORTE), São Jose do Rio Preto 15020-040, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Rodrigo Soares Ribeiro

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Nayara Tedeschi Fernandes Furtile

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Daniele Nunes Longhi Aleixo

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Tânia Cassiano Garcia Gonçalves

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • João Júnior Gomes

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Adriana Pelegrini dos Santos Pereira

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Fernando Nestor Facio Júnior

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Marli de Carvalho Jerico

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Josimerci Ittavo Lamana Faria

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Maysa Alahmar Bianchin

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Luís Cesar Fava Spessoto

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Maria Helena Pinto

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Rita de Cássia Helú Mendonça Ribeiro

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Daniele Alcalá Pompeo

    (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Antônio Hélio Oliani

    (University Hospital Center Cova da Beira, University of Beira Interior, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Denise Cristina Móz Vaz Oliani

    (University Hospital Center Cova da Beira, University of Beira Interior, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Júlio César André

    (Center for Studies and Development of Health Education (CEDES), Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 5416, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Daniela Comelis Bertolin

    (União das Faculdades os Grandes Lagos (UNILAGO), São José do Rio Preto 15030-070, São Paulo, Brazil)

Abstract

Introduction: The mental health of nursing professionals is an escalating global concern, particularly due to the inherently challenging work conditions they frequently encounter. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Minor Mental Disorders (MMD) and resilience levels among nursing professionals, analyzing the relationship between these constructs and identifying resilience’s potential protective role. Methods: This was a quantitative, descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 203 nursing professionals (including nursing assistants, technicians, and nurses) from two healthcare institutions in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected between August and October 2019. Instruments utilized included a sociodemographic and professional questionnaire, the Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) for MMD screening, and the Wagnild & Young Resilience Scale. Results: The overall prevalence of MMD in the studied sample was 31.0%. Mean scores for the SRQ-20 domains were observed as follows: Depressive/Anxious Mood (1.33), Somatic Symptoms (1.63), Reduced Vital Energy (1.77), and Depressive Thoughts (0.39). A key finding indicated that resilience did not demonstrate a significant direct predictive role on MMDs when the effect of quality of life was controlled. However, resilience showed a significant positive correlation with Quality of Life (QoL) (coef. = 0.515; p < 0.001). Furthermore, QoL emerged as a robust and statistically significant negative association with all dimensions of MMD. Discussion: These findings suggest that resilience may function as an indirect moderator or precursor to QoL, with QoL, in turn, exerting a more direct and substantial influence on the reduction of MMDs. This integrated perspective aligns with the understanding that resilience contributes to a more adaptive assessment of stressors and, consequently, to better QoL, thereby minimizing the detrimental effects of stress on mental health. Conclusion: This study reaffirms the high prevalence of Minor Mental Disorders among nursing professionals, highlighting Quality of Life as a primary target for interventions aimed at promoting mental well-being. It also emphasizes resilience as a valuable individual resource that indirectly supports mental health by enhancing QoL. A holistic understanding of occupational stressors, psychosocial, and biological mechanisms is crucial for developing effective and targeted support strategies for these essential professionals.

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  • Emerson Roberto dos Santos & Marco Antonio Ribeiro Filho & Weslley dos Santos Borges & William Donegá Martinez & João Daniel de Souza Menezes & Matheus Querino da Silva & André Bavaresco Gonçalves Cri, 2025. "Resilience, Quality of Life, and Minor Mental Disorders in Nursing Professionals: A Study in Challenging Work Environments," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(9), pages 1-27, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:9:p:1375-:d:1738966
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