THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AND HEALTH BEHAVIOUR AMONG NURSES IN HOSPITALS OF SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract

This study examined the association between Quality of Work Life (QWL) and Health Behaviors (HBs) among nurses working in hospitals in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Border Region. A descriptive, cross-sectional correlational design was used with a sample of 170 registered nurses. Data were collected using the Quality of Nursing Work Life (QNWL) Scale and the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI). Results revealed a good level of QWL (M=188.97, SD=7.48) and HBs (M=43.85, SD=6.28), with a significant association between them (r=-.623, p<.001). The findings highlight the need for workplace wellness programs addressing workload, shift design, and institutional support to promote nurses’ health and retention.