Work autonomy and its associated factors among nurses working in South Gondar zone public hospitals, Amhara regional state, Northcentral Ethiopia: Institution-based cross-sectional study
While over half of nurses reported good work autonomy, critical barriers such as insufficient resources and intent to leavethe nursing profession hindered optimal autonomy. Enhancing nurse autonomy through targeted training and improved work experience is essential to advancing nursing practice and healthcare outcomes in the region.
Authors
- Astewle Andargie Baye
- Yeshiambaw Eshetie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7908-4619)
- Mengistu Ewunetu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9984-9562)
- Yirgalem Abere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6821-8681)
- Demewoz Kefale
- Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen
- Abraham Tsedalu Amare
- Bekalu Mekonen Belay
- Gebrie Kassaw Yirga
- Masresha Kassaw Ewinetu
Institutions
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339208
- Primary Topic
- Nursing education and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00