Factors Influence on Happiness of Registered Nurses in Regional Health Promotion Centers 1-12 under the Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health

Abstract

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to study the level of happiness and factors influencing the happiness of registered nurses in Regional Health Promotion Centers 1-12 under the Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health. Secondary data from the Happinometer survey of the Department of Health personnel in fiscal year 2023 was used. The sample consisted of 676 registered nurses. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used for data analysis. The results showed that the average happiness score of nurses was 69.80%, indicating a “happy” level. The dimensions with the highest scores were spiritual well-being, 77.59%, and kindness, 75.83%, while the lowest score was financial health, 57.81%. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the model could explain 47.7% of the variance in happiness levels (Adjusted R²=0.459, p<0.05). Factors that significantly influenced happiness (p<0.05) included gender, pregnancy, shift work, monthly income, organizational commitment, and work-life balance. These findings reflect the current state of work happiness among registered nurses in the Regional Health Promotion Centers, which is at a relatively good level but with areas for improvement, such as promoting financial health, managing shift work issues, fostering work-life balance, and strengthening organizational commitment. The study results provide crucial data for developing concrete policies and measures to promote nurses’ happiness and sustainable quality of work life