JCNRJournal of Clinical and Nursing Research2208-36852208-3693Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcnr.v9i2.9779ArticleWork Stressor and Turnover Intentions Among Chinese Obstetrical Nurseshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCNR/9/2/10.26689/jcnr.v9i2.9779LiHan,AbriamJerry A.2025922025-03-06This study focuses on the relationship between job stress and intention to leave among obstetric (OB) nurses in the context of China‘s birth policy adjustment, and provides a scientific basis for policymakers and healthcare administrators. This study used a non-experimental descriptive correlation design with a purposive sampling of 230 OB nurses from three tertiary hospitals in Jinan, Shandong Province. Participants were surveyed using three questionnaires and descriptive analysis; ANOVA and correlation analyses were used to analyze the relationship between participants‘ stressor levels and turnover intention. Pearson‘s correlation coefficient analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between nurses‘ work stressors and turnover intention, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.53, a moderate positive correlation (P < 0.001). Based on the survey data from three tertiary hospitals in Shandong Province, the obstetric nurses group has a medium level of work stressors, but a high turnover intention, highlighting the professional identity crisis.

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