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The Impact of Work Values and Communication Competence on Presenteeism of Al-Jawf Nurses
(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alazmi, Raed; Rayan, Ahmed
Background: Presenteeism is a critical issue in healthcare, particularly among nurses who are responsible for providing quality care under challenging conditions. Work values and communication competence play significant roles in shaping nurse behavior and performance, with strong work values linked to job satisfaction and professionalism, while communication competence ensures efficient collaboration and patient care. However, the interplay between these variables and their collective impact on presenteeism in nursing remains underexplored, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context. Aim: This study aims to explore the impact of work values and communication competence on presenteeism among nurses in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia. The study investigates if these variables could predict of presenteeism. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational design was employed to examine the relationships between work values, communication competence, XVI presenteeism, among nurses working in three major healthcare facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A sample of 152 full-time registered nurses was recruited using a convenience sampling method. Data as collected through validated instruments, including the Work Values and Attitude Scale, the Communication Competence Scale (CCS), and the Presenteeism Scale in Nursing. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t-tests, and multivariate regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results A total of 152 nurses participated in the study. The mean scores for work values, communication competence, and presenteeism were 62.3 (SD = 7.78), 114.6 (SD = 8.17), and 40.6 (SD = 13.9), respectively. Communication competence showed a strong inverse correlation with presenteeism across all domains (r = -0.49 to -0.51, p < 0.001). Longer work hours were unexpectedly associated with lower presenteeism scores (r = -0.25, p = 0.002), while higher income predicted lower physical presenteeism (r = -0.19, p = 0.021). Nurses living in rural areas and Saudi nationals reported significantly higher presenteeism compared to their counterparts (p = 0.035 and p = 0.048, respectively). Hierarchical regression confirmed communication competence as the strongest independent negative predictor of presenteeism (β = -0.45, p < 0.001), followed by nationality (β = 7.17, p = 0.012). Conclusion XVII Communication competence emerged as a key protective factor against presenteeism among nurses, highlighting its critical role in maintaining workforce effectiveness and patient care quality. The findings also underscore the influence of sociodemographic factors, such as nationality and place of residence, on presenteeism levels. Targeted interventions to enhance communication skills and address contextual challenges, particularly in rural and culturally diverse settings, may help reduce presenteeism and improve healthcare delivery. Keywords: work values, communication competence, presenteeism, Saudi Arabia
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