Work-family conflict, health status and job satisfaction among nurses
Hajah Marlita Haji Matarsat1, Hanif Abdul Rahman2, Khadizah Abdul-Mumin3
1BHSc Nursing Student, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (PAPRSB) Institute of Health Sciences, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam; Registered Nurse, Ministry of Health, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
Objective:
Research studies have demonstrated that nurses face difficulty balancing family roles and responsibilities with work. This study aimed to explore the relationship between work-family conflict and health status and job satisfaction among nurses.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study of 426 nurses working in high-dependency and general settings in a large referral hospital in Brunei Darussalam.
Results:
Work-family conflict inversely affects health status and job satisfaction for nurses working in high-dependency and general settings. However, general nurses experienced higher work-family conflict albeit better job satisfaction and health status compared to high-dependency nurses. Older, single and non-smoker nurses reported higher job satisfaction.
Conclusion:
This study further informs healthcare and nursing administrators and policymakers, who should foster effective strategies and interventions to support the balance of nurses' work and family life.
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