The Relationship Between General Health and Quality of Life of Nurses Working in Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study in Western Iran; [بررسی ارتباط سلامت عمومی و کیفیت زندگی پرستاران شاغل در بیمارستان: یک مطالعه مقطعی در غرب ایران]



Amini H¹ ; Darabi F² ; Gerdakaneh S¹ ; Hosseini F³ Show Affiliations
Source: Iran Occupational Health Published:2024

Abstract

Background and aims: The quality of nursing services and, consequently, the health of community members, is closely tied to the general health of nurses. Nurses' general health can significantly affect their quality of life, the quality of care they provide, and patient satisfaction. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the relationship between quality of life and general health among nurses working at Qaem Hospital in Asadabad. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 nurses at Hazrat Qaem Hospital, affiliated with Asadabad University of Medical Sciences, from May 2023 to September 2024, selected through convenience sampling. Data was collected using three questionnaires: a demographic information questionnaire, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), and the WHO Quality of Life Short Form (WHO-QOL-BREF). The study data were analyzed using SPSS software version 28, the R Statistical language (version 4.3.0), and both descriptive and inferential statistics. The significance level was considered to be (p<0.05). Results: Based on the study results, the mean quality of life score for nurses was 72.03 ± 9.18, and their mean mental health score was 36.5 ± 8.68. The highest mean subscale of general health was related to social dysfunction (9.83 ± 3.09), and the highest mean subscale of quality of life was related to social health (52.27 ± 13.15). There was also a significant inverse correlation between some dimensions of quality of life and general health. Conclusion: This study found that nurses with better general health also experienced a higher quality of life. Therefore, it is crucial for health managers and policymakers to create conditions that promote the general health of nurses, as this will enhance their quality of life and the services they provide. © 2024 Iran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.