Sleep problems and depression in Iranian nurses: The predictive role of workaholism

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sleep problems and depression are issues that can be addressed as far as nurses are concerned. This study aimed to investigate the role of workaholism in predicting the sleep problems and depression among Iranian nurses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: -test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression tests. RESULTS: < 0.009) turned out to be the significant predictors of depression. CONCLUSIONS: Attention to psychological strategies to reduce the nurses' workaholism level plays an important role in decreasing such psychological problems as sleep problems and depression.