Dr. Sumait Hospital and SIMAD University proudly announce the publication of a major international research study led by Senior ICU Nurse Fathi Yasin Yusuf, highlighting the health and lifestyle behaviors of nurses working in Mogadishu.
Research Title
Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and associated predictors among clinical nurses working in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study
Journal Information
BMC Nursing (Springer Nature)
Year: 2025 | Volume: 24 | Article No: 1471
🔗 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-025-04112-7
Overview of the Study
This pioneering study examined how clinical nurses in Mogadishu manage their health, including their nutrition choices, physical activity, work-life balance, stress management, and personal development.
A structured survey was administered to 423 nurses across eight hospitals (four public and four private) in Mogadishu between September and November 2024. The internationally recognized Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP-II) instrument was used to measure five main lifestyle domains:
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Self-actualization
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Health responsibility and physical activity
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Nutrition
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Job security
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Interpersonal support
Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Version 27.
Major Findings
Moderate Health Awareness Among Nurses
Nurses showed a moderate level of healthy behaviors overall, indicating growing awareness but a need for workplace support systems.
Strong Self-Development Attitude
The highest scores were seen in personal growth and professional development.
Areas Needing Improvement
Lower scores were observed in:
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Nutrition
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Emotional and workplace support
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Physical activity
High-Risk Groups Identified
Lower health-promoting behavior was associated with:
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Night duty staff
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ICU and Emergency Department workers
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Public hospital employees
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Nurses with low income
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Less experienced staff
Predictors of Health Behavior
Lifestyle quality was strongly influenced by:
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Monthly income
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Hospital type
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Department
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Educational level
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Gender
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Work experience
Why This Research Matters
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. When their physical and mental well-being is supported, patient care improves, and health outcomes rise.
This study provides actionable data for:
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Policy-making
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Nursing leadership
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Hospital administrators
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Public health planners
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Training institutions
Impact for Somalia
This research represents a historic milestone:
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First large-scale lifestyle study among nurses in Somalia
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Strengthens evidence-based healthcare
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Elevates Somalia’s research presence internationally
About the Lead Author
Fathi Yasin Yusuf
Senior ICU Nurse
Dr. Sumait Hospital – SIMAD University, Mogadishu
Institutional Commitment
Dr. Sumait Hospital continues to lead in:
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Clinical excellence
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Academic research
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Global collaboration
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Healthcare innovation
This study was ethically approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of SIMAD University.
Read the Full Article
The complete paper is available on the BMC Nursing website:
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-04112-7