Document Type : Original Article
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Physical and mental health is one of the major factors during work life among
nurses that can be affected by differential aspects of work such as work resources. Therefore, the
present study was conducted to determine the relationship between work resources and physical
and mental health among nurses.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was a cross‑sectional correlation study performed on
320 nurses employed in hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2018. The
data gathering tools was Work Resources, Physical and Mental Health questionnaires. data were
analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (Pearson’s correlation coefficient, analysis of
variance, linear regression, and confirmatory factor analysis).
RESULTS: Data analysis revealed that 46% and 34% of the participants had moderate and well
work resources, respectively. Furthermore, 48% and 54% of nurses had physical and mental health
in high level, respectively. Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed that work resources score had
significant positive relationship with a score of physical and mental health score (P < 0.001, r = 0.23,
and P < 0.001, r = 0.17, respectively).
CONCLUSION: Work resources are likely to be associated with an increased physical and mental
health level among nurses in Iran. The parameters illustrated in the work resources can act as
acceptable predictors for physical and mental health as general health.
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