The Effects of Sociodemographic Factors on Nurses' Self-Care Abilities in a Publicly Funded Hospital: A Quantitative Study Using Orem's Framework.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Journal of Nursing Administration Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-15 DOI:10.1097/NNA.0000000000001739

Florence Ahenkorah, Marie N Fongwa, Kathleen Ruccione, Lowell Renold, Nancy Blake

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Abstract

Objective: To examine the impact of sociodemographic factors on the self-care ability of registered nurses (RNs) in a publicly funded hospital, guided by Orem's Self-Care Framework.

Background: Self-care is essential for nurses' well-being and performance. Understanding sociodemographic factors affecting self-care provides a basis for targeted interventions.

Methods: A cross-sectional study surveyed 279 RNs using the Exercise of Self-Care Agency (ESCA) scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including ANOVA and regression, identified significant predictors.

Results: The study highlights significant relationships between sociodemographic variables and self-care abilities. Age (P = 0.02), ethnicity (P = 0.005), shift type (P = 0.03), work unit (P = 0.005), income (P = 0.041), financial situation (P < 0.001), and social support (P < 0.001) were critical determinants of self-care.

Conclusions: Some sociodemographic factors influence self-care ability. Addressing financial stability, social support, ethnicity, and work conditions may be essential to promote nurses' well-being and ensure workforce sustainability.

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社会人口学因素对公费医院护士自我护理能力的影响：基于Orem框架的定量研究

目的：以Orem自我护理框架为指导，探讨社会人口学因素对公办医院注册护士自我护理能力的影响。背景：自我护理对护士的健康和工作表现至关重要。了解影响自我保健的社会人口因素为有针对性的干预提供了基础。方法：采用ESCA量表和社会人口学问卷对279名注册护士进行横断面调查。统计分析，包括方差分析和回归，确定了显著的预测因子。结果：本研究强调了社会人口学变量与自我照顾能力之间的显著关系。年龄（P = 0.02）、种族（P = 0.005）、轮班类型（P = 0.03）、工作单位（P = 0.005）、收入（P = 0.041）、经济状况（P < 0.001）和社会支持（P < 0.001）是影响自我护理的关键因素。结论：一些社会人口学因素影响自我照顾能力。解决金融稳定、社会支持、种族和工作条件问题对于促进护士福祉和确保劳动力可持续性至关重要。

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Journal of Nursing Administration 医学-护理

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2.90

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6-12 weeks

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