Perceived Job Demand and Work-Life Balance as Predictors of Mental Health among Practicing Nurses in Government General Hospitals in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria
Keywords:
Job Demand, Work-Life Balance, Mental Health, Practicing NursesAbstract
This study investigates perceived job demand and work-life balance as predictors of mental health among practicing Nurses in government general hospitals in Ibadan metropolis. The population comprises all registered Nurses in Ibadan. Following the estimation by National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the number of estimated registered nurses in Ibadan is 1,650. The cross-sectional survey research design is adopted. Data are gathered from 350 Nurses selected randomly in Ibadan. Findings reveal that there exists positive relationship between mental health and work-life balance. There was negative relationship between mental health and job demand. Finally, work-life balance and job demand accounted for about 15% variance in mental health; independent results show that work-life balance and job demand predicated on mental health. It is recommended that Ministry of Health should carry out periodic mental health checks on their Nurses.
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