Implications for further research
The results of this study highlight the fact that nursing
experience and family responsibility influence hospital
nurses perception of occupational stress, job satisfaction
and job performance in Uganda. Furthermore, it
indicates that there are differences in perception of
occupational stress, job satisfaction and job performance
among nurses in public and those in private notfor-profit
hospitals. Therefore, further research on
organizational factors which influence job satisfaction
and job performance in public vs. private not-for-profit
hospitals in Uganda is recommended. In addition,
research on how family and or social support influences
nurses perception of occupational stress, job satisfaction
and job performance is recommended.
Acknowledgements
The following are acknowledged for the scholarship awards
which enabled the principal researcher to complete her Doctoral
Program and research: UAB-ICER Training Grant, Sigma
Theta Tau Nu Chapter, The Gladys Farmer Colvin
Memorial Scholarship, Makerere University Staff Development
and Training Division and Makerere University School
of Graduate Studies.