Factors Contributing to Work-Life Balance Among Iranian Nurses Working in Clinical Settings: A Multicenter...

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Work-life balance (WLB) is crucial for nursing staff well-being and retention.
• Understanding factors influencing WLB in clinical settings is essential for healthcare organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate work-life balance (WLB) and its contributing factors among Iranian nurses.
• To identify specific challenges and facilitators impacting nurses' WLB in clinical environments.

Main Methods:

• A multicenter cross-sectional study involving 205 nurses in Tabriz, Iran.
• Data collected via structured questionnaires, including Fisher's Work-Life Balance Scale.
• Stratified random sampling used to ensure representative participant selection.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported higher Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL) than Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW).
• Master's degree holders exhibited lower WIPL scores.
• Nurses considering early retirement were younger, with higher WIPL and lower Work Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE) scores; age correlated positively with WPLE.

Conclusions:

• Significant work-life imbalances exist among Iranian nurses, with work impacting personal life more.
• Education level, early retirement intentions, and age are key factors influencing WLB.
• Further longitudinal research is recommended to explore causal relationships.