Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the mental well-being and social support perceptions of nurses working in a Covid-19 pandemic hospital.
Design and methods: This study used a cross sectional design. The sample included 333 volunteer nurses.
Findings: Based on the marital and income statuses of the nurses, there was a significant difference between the multidimensional scale of perceived social support family subscale (p < 0.05). There was a positive, weakly significant relationship between the nurses' mental well-being and their perception of social support (r = 0.381; p < 0.05).
Practice implications: In conclusion, protective measures must be increased and social networks must be promoted to increase the mental well-being and social support levels of nurses.
Keywords: mental well-being; nurses; social support.
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