Does nationality affect nurses' information security participation? A comparative study in Iran and Poland

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Informatics
• Information Security Management
• Cross-cultural Studies

Background:

• Confidential personal data breaches pose significant financial and patient stress risks in healthcare.
• Existing research on information security (IS) in healthcare is limited.
• International comparative studies can offer valuable insights into healthcare IS challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the relationships between IS climate and IS indicators in Iran and Poland.
• To compare factors influencing nurses' IS participation across different cultures.
• To identify strategies for enhancing IS participation in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative research approach was employed.
• The Information Security Climate Index was utilized.
• Data analysis was performed using PLS3 and SPSS 22 software.

Main Results:

• Nurses' IS participation drivers differed between Iran and Poland.
• Perception of IS importance impacted participation in both countries.
• IS compliance positively influenced participation in Poland and moderated motivation-participation links.

Conclusions:

• IS climate components significantly affect nurses' IS participation, with nationality as a modifying factor.
• Linking IS policies with HR management (performance appraisal, training) can enhance IS importance perception and participation.
• Culturally sensitive approaches are necessary for effective healthcare IS strategies.