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Health Problems of Civilization Physical activity: diseases and issues recognized by the WHO
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4/2021
vol. 15
 
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DISEASES AND PROBLEMS DISTINGUISHED BY WHO AND FAO
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The life satisfaction of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dorota Tomczyszyn
1
,
Anna Ławnik
1
,
Elżbieta Szczygielska
1

  1. Pope John Paul II State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska, Poland
Health Prob Civil. 2021; 15(4): 307-314
Online publish date: 2021/12/16
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Introduction
Life satisfaction is an overall assessment of an individual's satisfaction with life relative to personal standards. People who feel satisfied with their lives can more easily overcome life's challenges, including those associated with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Material and methods
This study aimed to determine the level of life satisfaction (LLS) of Polish nurses. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) by Diener, Emmons, Larsen, and Griffin adapted to Polish by Juczyński was used. The opinions of 239 nurses were statistically analyzed.

Results
The mean life satisfaction score of the studied nurses was 19.78±5.47 points. Low LLS was found in 33.05% of the studied nurses, average LLS in 41,00%, and high LLS in 25.94%. Life satisfaction was influenced by a nurse’s place of residence and marital status. Survival of a SARS-CoV-2 infection had no significant effect on the nurses' life satisfaction.

Conclusions
The majority of nurses reported a low to average LLS and steps should be taken to change this situation. It can be hypothesized that higher LLS among nurses will translate into a better quality of patient care.

keywords:

Satisfaction with Life Scale, life satisfaction, pandemic, nurse, nursing


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