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An Intersectional Analysis of Moral Distress and Intention to Leave Employment Among Long-Term Care Providers in British Columbia.

Authors :
Smith, Julia
Tiwana, Muhammad Haaris
Samji, Hasina
Morgan, Rosemary
Purewal, Simran
Delgado-Ron, Jorge Andres
Source :
Journal of Aging & Health. Nov2023, p1.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

<bold>Objectives:</bold> In this study, we aimed to explore the relationship between intersectional inequities and moral distress among those working in Long-Term Care (LTC) in British Columbia, Canada. <bold>Methods:</bold> This was a cross-sectional and retrospective study. We assessed moral distress, of 1678 respondents, using a modified Moral Distress Scale, and an equivalent distress mitigation score, at the intersections of gender and racial/ethnic identity. Then, we explored which worker attributes were more predictive of intention to leave work. <bold>Results:</bold> We found notable difference in experiences of moral distress across intersecting identities, including high moral distress scores among Indigenous men and women, and white women. Significant differences in mitigation scores were also found by intersectional identities. <bold>Discussion:</bold> Moral distress was the most important predictor of intention to leave work. The differences across racial and gender identity groups suggest the need for tailored interventions to address moral distress among LTC providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08982643
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Aging & Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173502658
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643231212981