EFFECTS OF HEALTHY EATING HABITS AND DIET QUALITY ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN MIDDLE-AGED (45-65) HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Authors : Eda Parlak, Emine Özlem Köroğlu, Betül Gülşen, Abdullah Çalışkan
Pages : 411-419
Doi:10.16919/bozoktip.1730522
View : 65 | Download : 164
Publication Date : 2025-12-15
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: Job performance (JP) among healthcare workers is vital for patient safety and the overall efficiency of healthcare services. Research exploring how dietary habits and quality of life influence JP in healthcare workers remains limited. This study aimed to assess the impact of healthy eating habits, diet, and quality of life factors on JP in middle-aged healthcare workers. Material and Methods: A total of 333 healthcare workers took part in the study. The study utilised 24-hour recall method (24hDR), the Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI-2020), the Attitude Scale for Healthy Nutrition (ASHN), the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Job Performance Scale (JPS). All surveys were conducted through face-to-face interviews. Results: The average JP score was 4.27±0.72 and no significant difference was observed between the JP scores of men and female participants. However, male healthcare workers had higher mean physical health scores (SF-36-PCSc) than female participants. There was no significant difference in the mean mental health scores (SF-36-MCSc) between genders. In women, positive correlations were found between JP and HDI-2020, ASHN, and the physical (SF-36-PCSc) and MCSc from SF-36. Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors influencing JP included education level, occupation, ASHN, and fibre consumption. Conclusion: This study is the first to demonstrate the positive impact of dietary fibre, healthy diet quality, and eating habits on JP. These findings highlight the importance of promoting healthy eating habits that include a sufficient fibre diet to enhance JP in healthcare workers.
Keywords : İş Performansı, Diyet Lifi, Sağlıklı Beslenme, Sağlık Çalışanları, Orta Yaş

ORIGINAL ARTICLE URL