Quality of life among healthcare workers in Gaza during the October 7 war: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Gaza face extreme personal and professional strain amid the ongoing war since October 2023. Prolonged violence, healthcare collapse, and widespread displacement have likely worsened their quality of life (QoL). This study assesses QoL and its associated factors among HCWs in Gaza's leading governmental hospitals.

Methods

This cross-sectional study, conducted in November-December 2024, surveyed HCWs across seven hospitals using convenience sampling. Eligible participants were physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory technicians. Data collection included sociodemographic information, war-related exposures, and the Arabic version of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument. Bivariate analyses (independent t-tests and ANOVA) were performed to exa

SUBMITTER: Aldabbour B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506360 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature