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Prevalence and contextual factors associated with compassion fatigue among nurses in northern Uganda

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  • Amir Kabunga
  • Lucas Goodgame Anyayo
  • Ponsiano Okalo
  • Brenda Apili
  • Viola Nalwoga
  • Samson Udho

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Background: Compassion fatigue is associated with negative consequences that undermine workplace performance. However, literature is scarce on compassion fatigue among nurses in the context of Uganda who are at higher risk of compassion fatigue owed to the nature of their occupation and the unfavorable work environment. We aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of compassion fatigue among nurses in Northern Uganda. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 395 randomly selected nurses from two referral and four general hospitals in Northern Uganda. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, and logistic regression at a 95% level of significance in SPSS version 25. Results: Of 395 nurses who took part in the study, 58.2% were female, 39.8% had a diploma, 47.1% were single, and 32.4% had worked for between 11–15 years. Close to 50% of the nurses experienced compassion fatigue. The predictors of compassion fatigue among the participants were; workplace bullying (AOR: 3.83; 95% CI: 1.99–7.36; p =

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  • Amir Kabunga & Lucas Goodgame Anyayo & Ponsiano Okalo & Brenda Apili & Viola Nalwoga & Samson Udho, 2021. "Prevalence and contextual factors associated with compassion fatigue among nurses in northern Uganda," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(9), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0257833
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257833
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    1. Amir Kabunga & Eustes Kigongo & Raymond Tumwesigye & Samson Udho & Marvin Musinguzi & Walter Acup & Anna Grace Auma & Anne Ruth Akello & Ponsiano Okalo & Jannat Nabaziwa & Enos Mwirotsi Shikanga, 2024. "A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa," PLOS Global Public Health, Public Library of Science, vol. 4(6), pages 1-15, June.
    2. Amir Kabunga & Eustes Kigongo & Marvin Musinguzi & Raymond Tumwesigye & Anne Ruth Akello & Walter Acup & Mary Gorretti Asiimwe & Viola Nalwoga, 2024. "Level of burnout and associated factors among healthcare workers in central Uganda: A facility-based cross-sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(10), pages 1-14, October.

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