Health-Related Quality of Life among Nurses Working in Public Sector Hospitals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Health-Related Quality of Life among Nurses Working

Abstract

Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is a multidimensional concept that encompasses physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Numerous pressures are affecting nurses' physical and emotional well-being and everyday functioning, which in turn is harming their HRQL. Objectives: To assess HRQL among nurses and identify factors that may influence their quality of life. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 375 nurses from four public sector hospitals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, selected through a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Data have been analyzed descriptively to calculate the frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 22.0. Results: Most of the nurses (51.2%) were in the group age group of 26-30 years with nearly equal gender distribution. The environmental domain exhibited the highest mean Health-related quality of life score (27.23). Notably, a weak positive correlation was observed between age and the social domain (r=0.181**, p<0.001). Conversely, a weak negative correlation was noted between education and the social domain (r=-0.123, p=0.017). Significant differences were found in mean scores for the Age, Physical, and Environmental domains (p-values of 0.010 and 0.011). Conclusions: It was concluded that this study emphasized the importance of addressing physical and psychological challenges faced by nurses to enhance their overall well-being. Furthermore, the study highlighted the influence of demographic factors on nurses' HRQL, offering valuable insights for tailored healthcare interventions and support programs.