The Relation Between Sleep Quality, Suicidal Thoughts & Job Efficacy Among Healthcare Workers in Public Hospitals of Kabul City

Background: Sleep quality is an important factor in the health and well-being of healthcare workers. Poor sleep quality has been associated with a number of negative outcomes, including lower job efficacy and higher suicidal thoughts. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep quality, suicidal thoughts and job efficacy in healthcare workers. Methods: A correlational study was conducted with a sample of 130 healthcare workers employed in governmental hospitals in Kabul City, Afghanistan. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Job Efficacy Scale, and the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI). Results: This study found that 60% of healthcare workers experience poor sleep quality, sleep quality and suicidal thoughts were interrelated but there was no significant correlation between job efficacy, suicidal thoughts and sleep quality. Poor sleep quality was associated with higher suicidal thoughts. Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems in healthcare workers. Understanding sleep quality can inform healthcare policies and interventions aimed at improving sleep quality among this population. Highlighting the correlation between sleep quality and suicidal thoughts can lead to increased awareness and prompt the development of mental health support systems within healthcare settings. Future research should investigate the effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep quality in healthcare workers.