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Work engagement status of registered nurses in pediatric units in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study

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  • Manal F Alharbi
  • Reham Z Alrwaitey

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the work engagement status of registered pediatric nurses and its relationship with personal- and work-related variables in selected hospitals. Personal- and work-related factors generally influence work engagement. However, data on work engagement in pediatric clinical practice are limited. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design, including 230 registered nurses working in pediatric units in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. A non-probability approach (convenience sampling) was adopted in recruiting the sample. Eight personal- and work-related variables were examined using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale shortened 9-item version. Results: The overall mean scale score was 4.54 (standard deviation = 0.95). The dedication subscale showed the highest mean score (4.84), followed by the absorption (4.48) and vigor subscales (4.29). A higher work engagement score was associated with an older age (H = 17.892; p 10 years) (H = 18.435; p

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  • Manal F Alharbi & Reham Z Alrwaitey, 2023. "Work engagement status of registered nurses in pediatric units in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(3), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0283213
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283213
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    1. Qiaoqin Wan & Weijiao Zhou & Zhaoyang Li & Shaomei Shang & Fang Yu, 2018. "Work engagement and its predictors in registered nurses: A cross‐sectional design," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 20(4), pages 415-421, December.
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