Quality Worklife among Community Psychiatric Nurses in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Abstract

This study examined the Quality of Work Life (QWL) among Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs) in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, with particular focus on its relationship with job satisfaction and turnover intention. Employing a cross-sectional quantitative research design, data were collected from 156 CPNs using structured questionnaires. The findings revealed that 54.5% of respondents reported good QWL, with many indicating goal clarity, motivation to acquire new skills, and involvement in decision making processes. However, only 48.7% expressed satisfaction with their jobs, and 47.4% exhibited high turnover intentions. Statistical analysis demonstrated a strong positive correlation between QWL and job satisfaction (r = .941, p < .001), and a strong negative correlation between QWL and turnover intention (r = -.625, p < .001). Furthermore, QWL and job satisfaction jointly predicted 39.9% of the variance in turnover intention (R² = .399, p < .001). The study concludes that enhancing QWL and job satisfaction is vital in reducing turnover intentions among CPNs. It recommends targeted policy interventions, improved career development pathways, and regular monitoring of workforce well-being to strengthen retention in this essential segment of mental health care.