Quality of Life in Nurses Working in Neyshabur Hospitals

Abstract

Background: Nurses might be exposed to various hazards which may affect their general well-being and Quality of Life (QOL). Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the QOL in nurses working in Neyshabur hospitals and some factors associated with it, with the use of Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) scale. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among nurses of Neyshabur hospitals from February to April 2012. Pearson’s correlation coefficient, t-independent test and Multiple Linear Regression Model were used for analyzing the data. Results: The mean age of study population was 31.02 ± 6.74 years. Of all participants, 146 persons (77.7%) were female and 42 persons (22.3%) were male. Emotional Role (RE), Vitality (VT) and Physical Role (RP) had the lowest subscale scores, while Physical Function (PF), Bodily Pain (BP) and Social Functioning (SF) had the highest subscale scores. Backward multiple linear regression model revealed that years in occupation was significantly associated with five subscales (PF, VT, SF, BP and General Health (GH)) and Mental Component Summery (MCS). Employment status was associated with PR subscale and Physical Component Summery (PCS) while house ownership was associated with PR subscale of the SF-36 scale (P < 0.05). Conclusions: According to our findings, Neyshabur nurses have SF-36 scores that might indicate a relatively moderate QOL. Also, QOL in Neyshabur nurses depends on some occupational factors.