A three-point Likkert scale was used where low stress = 1,
moderate stress = 2, and extreme stress = 3. The total number of
statements included in the scale was 15; whereas, the total
mean score was calculated by summating all statements for
every nurse then dividing the total by 15. Cut-off points of the
scale were as follows; low stress : 1 to < 1.99, moderate stress: 2
to < 2.99; high stress : 3