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Intolerance of uncertainty and psychological well-being of nurses during
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the intolerance of uncertainty and psychological wellbeing of nurses during COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive design. The sample of this study
consisted of 223 nursings. The study data were collected using a individual information form,
Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale -12, and Multidimensional Scale of Psychological Wellbeing.

Results: Of the total sample, 92.8% were female and nurses were in the 21 to 55 years age range. The
mean intolerance of uncertainty scale score was 36.91±8.70, and the mean psychological well-being
scale score was 66.73±5.89. Also, a negative relationship was determined between both scales that
the nurses obtained.

Conclusions: Both intolerance of uncertainty and psychological well-being of the nurses were in
moderate level and intolerance of uncertainty affected the level of psychological well-being. The
nurses may need psychosocial support during and after the pandemic.

Keywords: Intolerance of uncertainty, psychological well-being, nurse, COVID-19

