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Journal article
Exploring drivers of women's well-being in hospitals: mapping the landscape
BMC women's health, Vol.24, 355
20/06/2024
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Abstract
Background and purpose
The workplace plays a key role in impacting the health and well-being of employees at various levels, including physical, psychological, and social aspects of health. This study aims to identify the drivers of a healthy environment that promotes the well-being of women employed in hospitals.
Materials & methods
This qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit a total of 48 working women across a diverse range of participants with different job categories and socio-demographic statuses. These include clinical health (e.g., nurse, head nurse, practical nurse, supervisor, physicians); allied health (e.g., diagnostic services); public health (e.g., health promotion specialists); and administrative (e.g., hospital managers). Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using content analysis by creating codes, sub-themes, and themes.
Results
Content analysis resulted in 31 key codes, that generated 12 sub-themes and 4 key themes. These include Advancing women’s health through collaborative leadership; a Psychologically safe environment for women; Thriving for positive social connections; and Advancing holistic health for women.
Discussion and Conclusion
Hospital managers and leaders play a pivotal role in creating supportive workplaces for women. They can significantly assist in prioritizing their psychological and social health through personalized approaches tailored to women’s needs, positioning them as co-designers of their health and well-being.
Details
- Title
- Exploring drivers of women's well-being in hospitals: mapping the landscape
- Creators
- Mitra Faghihi - Iran University of Medical SciencesAliasghar Farshad - Iran University of Medical SciencesNasim Salehi - Edith Cowan UniversityDean Whitehead - Federation UniversityMasoud Motalebi Ghayen - Iran University of Medical SciencesBahar Izadi - Iran University of Medical SciencesMorteza Mansourian - Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Details
- BMC women's health, Vol.24, 355
- Publisher
- BioMed Central Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991013203311902368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2024. Open Access: This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Nursing
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article