The Strategies to Improve Healthcare Provider - Focus on Nurses

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Nursing Studies
• Women's Health

Background:

• Nursing is physically and emotionally demanding, causing high workplace stress.
• Female nurses, often of childbearing age, face unique health challenges impacting their careers.
• Common issues include menstrual disorders, pregnancy loss, and mental illness, affecting job performance and attendance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review prevalent health issues among female nurses.
• To identify risk factors contributing to these health problems.
• To propose strategies for enhancing nurse well-being and work environments.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of common health issues in female nurses.
• Analysis of contributing factors such as work shifts and hours.
• Exploration of healthcare-seeking behaviors and treatment preferences.

Main Results:

• Nurses report higher incidences of menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, and pregnancy loss compared to other professions.
• Increased rates of anxiety and depression are noted, yet healthcare utilization is lower due to stigma.
• Night shifts, long hours, and insomnia are identified as significant risk factors.

Conclusions:

• Workplace stress significantly impacts female nurses' health, particularly reproductive and mental well-being.
• Minimally invasive treatments are preferred by nurses for uterine conditions.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is recommended to improve the work environment and support nurse health.