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Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that included the MERS-CoV Staff Survey and the McCloskey\/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings revealed high levels of occupational stress and moderate levels of job satisfaction among participants. More than half of the nurses reported an intention to leave their current position. A significant negative relationship was found between stress related to infection stigma and job satisfaction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted mental health and organizational support interventions to improve nurse retention and well-being, particularly in resource-constrained healthcare settings. 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