Perceived Work-Life Balance and Its Predictors Among Female Nurses in Mosul Hospitals

Introduction: Work-life balance (WLB) is essential for nurses psychological well-being and the quality of patient care, especially in post-conflict settings like Mosul. Female nurses in these regions face significant challenges, including intense workloads, cultural pressures, and inadequate institutional support.Objective: This study aimed to assess perceived WLB and identify socio-demographic, occupational, and familial factors affecting it among female nurses in Mosuls teaching hospitals.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 360 female nurses across six Mosul teaching hospitals. A validated WLB scale with 22 Likert-scale items was used. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were employed using SPSS v26.Results: Poor WLB was reported by 61.1% of nurses. Nurses aged 2230 years (62%) and urban residents (65%) were more affected. Evening shifts showed moderate WLB (45%), while pediatric and OB/GYN units had higher poor WLB rates (65%). Spousal education positively impacted WLB, while additional family burdens decreased it.Conclusion: WLB is significantly influenced by age, location, shift type, department, and family responsibilities. Interventions such as flexible scheduling, family support systems, and targeted training are essential..