Latent profile analysis and influencing factors of general self-efficacy among nurses returning to work after having two children
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241027-05854
- VernacularTitle:已育二孩护士一般自我效能感的潜在剖面分析及影响因素研究
- Author:
Lijia WANG
1
;
Lanlan DENG
;
Guirong LI
;
Junhao ZHANG
Author Information
1. 成都医学院护理学院，成都 610500
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nurses;
Return to work after childbirth;
Latent profile analysis;
General self-efficacy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(19):2617-2624
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To conduct a latent profile analysis of general self-efficacy among postpartum nurses with two children and explore the influencing factors of different profiles.Methods:A stratified sampling approach was used to recruit 298 clinical nurses with two children who had resumed work from 12 public healthcare facilities in Mianyang during May and December 2023. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, Work-Family Conflict Scale, Nursing Stress Scale, Family Stress Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale. Latent profile analysis was performed via Mplus 8.3. Pearson correlation and logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations between self-efficacy, work-family conflict, nursing stress, family stress, and profile membership.Results:Data collection yielded 298 questionnaires, with 281 valid responses (94.3% response rate). Three latent profiles of general self-efficacy were identified: low efficacy group (43.8%), moderate efficacy group (42.7%), and high efficacy group (13.5%). Work position, hospital level, time since return to work, nursing stress, and family stress were significant predictors of profile membership ( P< 0.05) . Conclusions:General self-efficacy among nurses with two children post-childbirth is heterogeneous. Nursing administrators should deliver tailored interventions based on latent profile characteristics and develop individualized self-efficacy enhancement programs from both individual and organizational perspectives to improve adaptability and competency during post-return work transition.
