ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LEVEL OF NURSES' DEPRESSION AT X HOSPITAL MEDAN IN 2024

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the level of depression in nurses at XGeneral Hospital Medan in 2024. Using a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design, the study involved 246 nurses as samples. Data analysis was carried out univariately, bivariately, and multivariately. The results showed that the majority of respondents were aged 36–45 years, female, had a bachelor's degree, and had a work period of less than 3 years. The variables that significantly influenced the level of depression were workload, physical environment, role conflict, and superior supervision, with workload as the most dominant factor. Meanwhile, length of service did not significantly influence the level of depression. Most nurses experienced minor depression (67.5%). These results emphasize the importance of hospital management's attention to work factors that can trigger psychological stress. It is recommended that X General Hospital Medan improve workload management, create a comfortable work environment, manage role conflict effectively, and improve the supervision system to maintain nurses' mental health and the quality of health services.