Are Nurses Working in Mental Health in a Time of Changing Approaches More Exposed to Stress than other Professionals? Job Satisfaction and Perception of Respect for the Rights of Users in Seven Different Countries Worldwide.

Background: The perception of respect for users' rights is fundamental for organizational well-being in mental health services. This cross-sectional observational study examined the job satisfaction and perception of user rights among nursing staff compared to other health professionals across seven countries in the Mediterranean and Latin American regions. This research measures this perception among nursing staff in different countries, with a particular focus on regional differences and professional roles. Methods: Data were collected from mental health services in four Mediterranean and three Latin American countries Results: Among 408 nurses and 492 other health professionals, findings revealed significant cross-country variability. Nurses in North Macedonia reported higher job satisfaction and perceived respect for user rights than other professionals ( Conclusion: The perception of respect for users' rights is fundamental for organizational well-being in mental health services. The study highlights differences in organizational well-being perceptions across various contexts, emphasizing the need for culturally and economically adapted policies to improve mental health service environments globally. The results indicate the variability in the perception of respect for rights and job satisfaction between different geographical and professional contexts. This indicates the need for policies adapted to specific cultural and economic realities to improve organizational well-being in mental health services.