Impact of Occupational Health Hazards Training Program on Nurses' Quality of Work Life

Background: Background: Having adequate knowledge on hospital workplace hazards and risks, being aware of preventives measures and best practices regarding occupational hazards can help hospital workers to perform better and also improve their Quality of Work Life (QWL). Aim of the study: to assess the effect of occupational health hazards training program on nurses' quality of work life (QWL). Subjects and Methods: Setting: The study was conducted in all inpatient departments of Belbeis Central Hospital, El- Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. Design: A quasi-experimental research design. Sample: All available staff nurses (n=130) in the inpatient departments. Tools: two tools were used in data collection: Health hazard knowledge questionnaire, and Quality Work Life scale. Results: Overall, 97.7% of the staff nurses reported exposure to at least one type of occupational hazards. The use of PPE increased from 23.1% preprogram intervention phase to 92.3% post program intervention. Conclusion: Staff nurses' knowledge, and QWL significantly improved after the program intervention. Recommendations: applying the training program in similar settings, with continuing education for staff nurses emphasizing the areas of deficient knowledge and skills. A comprehensive program for PPE should be developed and applied, along with training and supervision.