The Dual Burden: Exploring Work-Life Balance among Female Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Hospital - A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

This study explores into the complicated dynamics of work-life balance among female healthcare professionals, aiming to provide a good understanding of the challenges and factors influencing their professional and personal lives. The Objectives of the study is to estimate the prevalence of factors influencing work-life balance, assessing the challenges in work-life balance faced by female healthcare professionals and to find out the association between factors influencing work-life balance and socio-demographic factors. A total of 246 female healthcare personnel were selected using simple random sampling from diverse departments in a tertiary care hospital. A modified semi-structured questionnaire was used and detailed interview was conducted among the study participants. Chi-square test was used to find the association. While most receive family support, many feel broken and guilty about not spending enough time with loved ones. However, satisfaction with job and managerial support is relatively high. Flexible work arrangements and childcare options positively impact work-life balance. Notably, factors such as education level and employment status also influence work-life balance. Better managerial support, flexible work arrangements, and effective communication of policies can help enhance the work-life balance for women in healthcare, ultimately leading to better job satisfaction and overall well-being.