Factors Associated with Work–family Conflicts in Female Nurses Who Work While Taking Care of a Parent

Abstract

Aim: The study aimed to examine the relationship between work–family conflict (WFC) and willingness to continue working, home care environments, work environments, and housework support for female nurses who work while taking care of a parent.

Method: In all, 480 female nurses who were working in a hospital in Japan while taking care of a parent were included in the study. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire and analyzed using multiple regression analyses. WFC scale in female nurses who were working while taking care of their parent (FN-WFC) was used to assess the WFC level.

Results: Mean age and FN-WFC score of the participants was 52.3±6.8 years and 46.8±12.3 (range, 16.0–78.0), respectively. Multiple regression analyses revealed that the FN-WFC score was significantly correlated with waking up in the middle of the night to provide care (β = 0.243, P < 0.01), escorting the parent to a hospital (β = 0.114, P < 0.01), workload in the workplace (β = －0.273, P < 0.01), and support available in cleaning the house (β = －0.115, P < 0.05).

Conclusions: It is important for care managers and visiting nurses to introduce nursing care insurance services in accordance with the burden of nursing care and to help the nurses in cooperating with their families. In addition, it is important for head nurses to provide information regarding the work–life balance support system to female nurses, in cooperation with the director of the nursing department, depending on the situation.