Self-Regulation of Healthy Lifestyles in the Nursing Workplace: A Mixed-Method Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand the experiences of self-regulation and health-promoting behaviours among practising nurses in Singapore.

Qualitative

To explore the experiences of self-regulating health-promoting behaviours among nurses.

Quantitative

To measure the nurses' current health-promoting behaviours and perceived stress levels.

Background

Nursing is a physically and emotionally stressful occupation. While there is existing literature on the influencing factors of self-care habits among nurses, little is known about the nurses' self-regulation facilitators and barriers of maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

Methods

A concurrent mixed-method study was conducted. Twenty-four full-time nurses from 15 Singapore healthcare institutions were recruited from Augus

SUBMITTER: Navarro JCL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12807584 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature