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The relationship between the perceived risk of infection at the workplace and quality of work life (QoWL): Healthcare workers’ perspectives

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Background: One of today's most significant organizational priorities, including healthcare organizations, is to improve the quality of work-life (QoWL), which leads to offering high-quality services to patients. Aim: The study aimed to explore the effect of the perceived risk of infection and its impact on the quality of work-life (QoWL) on HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 484 healthcare workers. Respondents were recruited using convenience sampling methods. Results: : The study findings revealed a better QoWL with a decreased perceived risk of COVID-19 infection. Conclusion: Increasing the quality of work life will be reflected in adherence to health protocols, which creates a work environment capable of dealing with challenges, including the risk of infection such as COVID-19.

Source: Journal of Infection Prevention

DOI: 10.1177/17571774231207769

Authors: Main Naser Alolayyan, Mohammad Alyahya, Salam Momani

Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Burnout

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funder: Jordan University of Science and Technology