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Analysis of self-care strategies among nurses in southern Poland – a cross-sectional survey

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Babiarczyk B., Sternal D.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2021
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vol. 35
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issue 1
13-25
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ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the self-care strategies undertaken by Polish nurses, and more specifically: to assess the participants’ self-care strategies; to check self-medication patterns in the study group; and to analyze compliance with medical recommendations regarding pharmacotherapy.Material and MethodsA quantitative and cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the phenomenon of interest. The study employed a questionnaire survey with an independently designed questionnaire as a research tool. A total of 446 registered nurses taking part in different professional training courses for nurses in January–June 2018 who agreed to participate were included in the study.ResultsThe findings of this study reveal generally poor self-care strategies and compliance with medical recommendations among Polish nurses. The most frequent health behaviors among the surveyed nurses were caring for personal hygiene and a healthy diet. About 31% of the nurses confirmed supplements use. The most common reasons for taking supplements concerned the prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiencies (77.5%), and boosting of the immune system (49.3%). The most popular supplements included packs of vitamins (57.2%), single vitamin D3 (33.3%) and magnesium (31.2%). The vast majority of participants (79.8%) took some kind of over-the-counter drugs (OTCs) in the last 6 months, most often painkillers and flu medications, relying most frequently on the information included on the drug leaflets. The analysis showed a statistically significant relationship between declared OTC use and age, marital status, years of professional experience and economic status. Overall, 26.9% of the study participants declared the use of both supplements and OTCs, while 16.4% of the participants used neither supplements nor OTCs.ConclusionsSelf-care strategies undertaken by nurses should be seen as an essential factor in their positive therapeutic relationship with patients. The ageing nursing workforce should make all of us increasingly aware that their self-care needs will increase as well.
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Analiza poziomu satysfakcji zawodowej oraz jej związku z subiektywnie ocenianą jakością życia położnych

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Babiarczyk B., Fraś M., Ulman-Włodarz I., Jarosova D.
Medycyna Pracy
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2014
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vol. 65
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issue 1
99-108
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Background: According to the so called Transactional Model of Quality of Life, job satisfaction is a part of subjective well-being. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between professional commitment, expressed as job satisfaction or dissatisfaction, consideration of leaving the profession or/and workplace, and subjective assessment of well-being among midwives working at hospitals. Materials and Methods: The study was a part of the international research project, coordinated by the University of Ostrava. The group of respondents consisted of 176 midwives working at selected hospitals in the Silesian region. The study was conducted using the method of diagnostic survey, questionnaire techniques and standardized research tools, such as McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS), Personal Wellbeing Index-Adult (PWI-A) and Subjective Emotional Habitual Wellbeing Scale (SEHP). Results: The overall midwives' job satisfaction was found to be at a medium level. Respondents less satisfied with various aspects of work (interaction, co-workers, professional opportunities, praise/recognition, control/responsibility) and life (standard of living and achievements in life) were significantly more often considering changing their jobs. Dissatisfaction with the extrinsic rewards (salary, vacation, benefits package) had additionally influenced the frequency of considering changing the profession. The respondents were characterized by much lower sense of present and future security than that observed in Western countries, as well as by low satisfaction with standard of living and feeling part of the society. Conclusions: Job satisfaction and subjective well-being remain in strong relationship, and although it is difficult to determine the direction of these relationships, they seem to have a significant impact on each other. Med Pr 2014;65(1):99–108
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Wstęp: Zgodnie z tzw. Transakcyjnym Modelem Jakości Życia zadowolenie z pracy jest elementem jakości życia w ujęciu subiektywnym. Celem niniejszej pracy była analiza relacji między poziomem satysfakcji zawodowej, wyrażającej się zadowoleniem z pracy lub jego brakiem i chęcią zmiany zawodu lub/i pracy, a subiektywnie ocenianą jakością życia położnych pracujących w szpitalu. Materiał i metody: Badanie było częścią międzynarodowego projektu badawczego, koordynowanego przez Uniwersytet w Ostrawie. Grupę badanych stanowiło 176 położnych zatrudnionych w wybranych szpitalach województwa śląskiego. Badanie przeprowadzono z wykorzystaniem metody sondażu diagnostycznego, techniki kwestionariusza i standaryzowanych narzędzi badawczych, takich jak McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS), Personal Wellbeing Index-Adult (PWI-A) i Subjective Emotional Habitual Wellbeing Scale (SEHW). Wyniki: Ogólne zadowolenie z pracy kształtowało się na poziomie średnim. Badane mniej zadowolone z poszczególnych aspektów pracy (relacji interpersonalnych, współpracowników, możliwości rozwoju, pochwał i uznania oraz sprawowania kontroli i odpowiedzialności) oraz życia (standardu życia i osiągnięć) istotnie częściej rozpatrywały zmianę miejsca pracy. Dodatkowo na częstość rozważania zmiany zawodu wpływało niezadowolenie z nagród zewnętrznych (płaca, urlop, świadczenia socjalne). Badane cechowały się znacznie niższym niż przyjęte dla krajów zachodnich poczuciem bezpieczeństwa w przyszłości i obecnie oraz małym zadowoleniem ze standardu życia i bycia częścią społeczeństwa. Wnioski: Satysfakcja zawodowa oraz satysfakcja z życia w ujęciu subiektywnym pozostają ze sobą w stałych relacjach i choć trudno jest określić kierunek tych zależności, to oddziaływanie wydaje się wzajemne. Med. Pr. 2014;65(1):99–108
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Reporting of workplace violence towards nurses in 5 European countries – a cross-sectional study

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Babiarczyk B., Turbiarz A., Tomagová M., Zeleníková R., Önler E., Sancho Cantus D.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2020
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vol. 33
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issue 3
325-338
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ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess country-specific evidence of physical and non-physical acts of workplace violence towards nurses working in the health sector in 5 European countries, and then to identify reasons for not reporting violence experienced at work.Material and MethodsThis retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in 5 participating countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Turkey, and Spain). All registered nurses working in selected healthcare settings for at least 1 year were invited to participate in the study. A questionnaire adapted from the Workplace Violence in the Health Sector Country Case Study – Questionnaire, developed jointly by the International Labour Office, the International Council of Nurses, the World Health Organization and Public Services International, was used. The selection of healthcare settings and the distribution of the questionnaire were conducted according to the recommendations of the questionnaire authors.ResultsIn total, 1089 nurses submitted completed questionnaires which could be included in the study. Of these, 54% stated that they had been exposed to non-physical violence and 20% had been exposed to physical violent acts. A total of 15% of the surveyed nurses experienced both forms of workplace violence. In addition, 18% of the respondents confirmed having witnessed physical violence in their workplace. The most common perpetrators were patients and patients’ relatives. In about 70% of these cases, no actions were taken after the act of violence to investigate its causes. About half of the study group did not report workplace violence as they believed it was useless or not important. The most common consequences of workplace violence included being “superalert” or watchful and on guard.ConclusionsNurses internationally are both victims of and witnesses to workplace violence. Workplace violence is often seen by nurses as an occupational hazard and, as such, it remains not reported. The first step in preventing workplace violence is not only to acknowledge its existence but also to ensure the appropriate reporting of violent acts.
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