Emotional Health Status and Lifestyle: A Proposed Health Program for Nurse Academicians
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emotional health status, lifestyle practices, nurse academicians, DASS-21, health program, descriptive-correlational researchAbstract
In contemporary society, healthcare workers, particularly nurse academicians, face unique challenges related to occupational stress, work-life balance, and burnout that significantly impact their emotional health and lifestyle choices. This study investigated the emotional health status and lifestyle practices of nurse academicians in Samar Province, aiming to propose a tailored health program. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational design, data was collected from 42 nurse academicians using standardized instrument for emotional health (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21)) and validated instrument for lifestyle/health risk. Findings revealed that while nearly half of the respondents reported normal depression and stress levels, a notable portion experienced moderate to severe symptoms, with anxiety being particularly prevalent across all severity levels. Anxiety was significantly associated with sex and length of service, increasing with longer tenure. Lifestyle assessment indicated moderately healthy practices in physical activity and nutrition, with inconsistencies in consistent exercise and balanced diets. Sleep, mental health, and social support were generally healthy, though consistent adequate sleep was a moderate risk. Weight management also showed inconsistent healthy habits despite good health awareness. Crucially, the study found significant negative relationships between emotional health and lifestyle factors. Healthier nutrition and sleep habits were linked to reduced stress and depression, and improved sleep was associated with lower anxiety. These results underscore the critical need for a comprehensive health program that provides universal strategies for well-being while offering targeted interventions for anxiety, nutrition, sleep, and weight management, considering demographic and professional nuances. Such a program, prioritizing modifiable lifestyle factors, can enhance emotional resilience and foster a healthier, more productive workforce among nurse academicians.
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