INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS RELATED TO GENERAL HEALTH IN NURSES WORKING IN MILITARY HOSPITALS IN IRAN

Aim: To evaluate the general health and related factors of nurses in Tehran military hospitals. Design: Cross-sectional study Method: This study was performed on nurses working in military hospitals in Tehran, Iran. 332 nurses were selected by multi-stage from four military hospitals. Results: Approximately 38.3% of nurses were in good general health. 90% were at the moderate and low level of Somatic symptoms, 44.8% were at the moderate and low level of Anxiety/Insomnia. 43.6% were at moderate and low levels of social dysfunction. 37 % were at moderate and low levels of severe depression. Conclusion: Marital status and workplace ward were two factors related to nurses' health. Impact: A nurse's illness can inflict an irreparable impact on the body of the health system, so assessing the health status of nurses and identifying the related factors can help to improve general health, especially in military personnel.