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Demographic Factors of Moral Distress: A Correlational Study on Indian Nurses Rimi Chakraborty Guide Dr. Asha Sreenivasan ABSTRACT Introduction: Moral distress in the healthcare sector significantly impacts the well-being and performance of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. This study aims to explore the demographic correlates of moral distress among nurses, focusing on two major domains: Frequency and Distribution of moral distress levels. Methods: A Correlational study was done on with 50 nurses working in Kolkata, a metropolitan city in the state of West Bengal, India. Participants were selected from diverse demographic backgrounds, including variations in Gender, Educational Qualification, Work Experience, and Unit of Work. The levels of moral distress (Frequency and Distribution) were assessed in relation to these demographic variables. A descriptive design and Purposive sampling technique was used in this study Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Also, point biserial correlation was employed to examine the relationships between moral distress and demographic factors. Results: Descriptive statistics indicated minimal discrepancies in the mean levels of both Frequency and Distribution of moral distress across all demographic variables, except for the unit of work (frequency 22.921, SD = 3.057 and distribution 26.934, SD = 3.284). The unit of work (ICU) the mean differences in Frequency and Distribution were comparatively larger. The point biserial correlation revealed that Frequency and Distribution of moral distress levels among nurses were significantly and positively correlated (r = .282, p<0.01). The unit of work was the only demographic variable found to be significantly (and positively) correlated with both Frequency and Distribution of moral distress. Discussion: The findings of the research could elucidate the importance of the unit of work in influencing the levels of moral distress among nurses, suggesting that the nature of work plays a critical role in the experience of moral distress among the nurses. The need to identify and improve factors associated with moral distress among nurses to enhance their well-being and performance has been established.