Knowledge And Preventive Practices on Dengue Among Residents in Tagbilaran City

Abstract

In hospitals, leadership is crucial in developing successful teamwork, enhancing nurse satisfaction, and providing high-quality patient care. The goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between the leadership styles of staff nurses working in hospitals in the First District of Bohol, Philippines, and their work environment. To gather information on organizational climate and leadership styles, the study used a descriptive-normative survey approach and a quantitative descriptive-correlational design. Participants got standardized questionnaires. The evaluation was undertaken in partnership with 53 nurses from three district hospitals in Maribojoc, Loon, and Catigbian. Participants were chosen at random.  Frequency counts, percentages, and chi-square tests of association were used to assess relationships between workplace parameters, perceived leadership styles, and demographic traits. The results suggest that nurses regularly employed a blend of autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles, consistent with adaptive leadership principles. Overall, the work environment scored well, demonstrating solid organizational structures, cohesive cooperation, well-defined norms, and high standards of excellence. The statistical analysis indicates no significant association (p = 0.937) between the general work environment and leadership styles.  Similarly, most demographic characteristics were not substantially associated with leadership styles, except for assignment (p = 0.035). The findings imply that, although people have sound judgments about leadership styles, broader organizational and contextual factors may have a stronger impact on nurses' job experiences. Some recommendations include strengthening leadership development and developing management methods suited to each unit.