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.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
12-1-2024
Volume
24
Issue
1
PubMed ID
38902715
Publication Title
BMC Women's Health
Publisher
Springer
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
Funders
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Grant Number
98–1–2–14479
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Comments
Faghihi, M., Farshad, A., Salehi, N., Whitehead, D., Ghayen, M. M., Izadi, B., & Mansourian, M. (2024). Exploring drivers of women’s well-being in hospitals: Mapping the landscape. BMC Women's Health, 24(1), 355. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03123-x