The mediating role of perceived organizational support in the association between challenge-hindrance stress and nurses’ work withdrawal behavior: a cross-sectional study

Background Nurses’ work withdrawal behavior has important implications for healthcare quality and patient safety. Perceived organizational support (POS) and challenge-hindrance stress have been identified as key factors associated with such behaviors. Although prior studies have examined the direct relationships between these factors and nurses’ work withdrawal behavior, the mediating role of perceived organizational support in the relationship between challenge-hindrance stress and work withdra