THE EFFECT OF PERCEIVED STRESS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS IN THE COVID-19 PERIOD: NMRT EXAMPLE

Abstract

Aim: The research aims to determine the effect of servant leadership behaviors on the perceived stress levels of healthcare professionals during the COVID 19 pandemic. Method: The population of the study is 1107 health employees (NMRT - National Medical Rescue Team) in Ankara region. The sample consists of 215 people. Pearson correlation analysis was applied in the study. Simple linear regression test was implemented for the relation level of the sub-dimensions. In the correlation analysis, a medium strong positive correlation was determined between the dependent and independent variables. Results: In regression analysis for perceived stress sub-dimensions and servant leadership sub-dimensions, strengthening, courage, trust, and realism dimensions (b = 0.27, p 0.05). Conclusion: It can be stated that there is a moderate positive correlation between the dimensions of strengthening, courage, trust, and realism. The model established for the correlation between the stress / discomfort perception dimension and the inadequate self-efficacy perception dimension, and the servant leadership dimensions was determined as significant. When health workers (NMRT) exhibit servant leadership behaviors, their stress perception levels decrease.