Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has put nurses under extreme pressure, especially affecting them by significantly increasing their workload and compromising their well-being. The lack of balance between work and personal life has caused greater stress and burnout in these professionals, deteriorating their quality of life and the care they provide. This study aims to synthesize the scientific evidence on the relationship between work–family balance and the perceived quality of life of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A scoping review was carried out based on the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines in the PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, WOS, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO databases. The quality of the articles was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: Five studies involving 1641 nurses from Spain, India, Jordan, South Korea, and Turkey focused on three key areas: (1) work–life balance, (2) quality of life, and (3) factors associated with quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: The pandemic exacerbated pre-existing challenges related to work–life balance and quality of life, particularly for nurses with rigid and extended work hours, increasing stress and negatively impacting their well-being. The study emphasizes the need for flexible labor policies, psychological support, and strong social networks to prevent burnout and improve nurses’ quality of life.

This study addresses the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Spanish nurses during the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessed through the EQ-5D and EQ-VAS indices. Methods: This cross-sectional 334 study used online surveys, recruiting 305 Spanish nurses. Results: Nurses generally perceived a good HRQoL. “Negative work–family interaction” is adversely associated with the EQ-VAS (β = −0.337, 95% CI [−1.733, −0.723]) and EQ-5D (β = −0.399, 95% CI [−0.021, −0.01]) indices, while “positive work–family interaction” shows a positive relationship with the EQ-VAS (β = 0.218, 95% CI [0.381, 1.759]). The presence of a “paid supportive caregiver” is positively associated with the EQ-VAS (β = 0.18, 95% CI [1.47, 12.3]) and EQ-5D (β = 0.149, 95% CI [0.004, 0.117]) indices, but a higher “number of children” is negatively linked with the EQ-5D index (β = −0.146, 95% CI [−0.061, −0.002]). In addition, living with a partner (EQ-VAS β = 0.16, 95% CI [1.094, 14.67] and EQ-5D index β = 0.174, 95% CI [0.018, 0.163]) and working a “rotating shift” (EQ-5D index β = 0.158, 95% CI [0.005, 0.098]) are positively associated. Conclusions: These findings highlight the need to comprehensively address nurses’ well-being, considering both their working conditions and their home environment, especially in crisis contexts such as the current pandemic.

Diabetes mellitus constitutes a significant global public health problem. It is a chronic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, which is a consequence of inadequate insulin secretion, deficient insulin action, or a combination of both factors. A crucial component in the effective management of this pathology is therapeutic adherence, as it helps prevent complications, improve patient quality of life, reduce associated mortality, and decrease the need for hospitalization. In this context, it is crucial to implement a comprehensive care model that offers continuous support and a multidisciplinary approach. Primary care should be central, coordinating the entire care process. Understanding the clinical and social characteristics of people with diabetes is key to guiding more effective interventions. Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, degree of metabolic control, and treatment adherence in patients with diabetes mellitus enrolled in primary care programs in Ceuta. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study conducted during the second half of 2024. The study population included individuals enrolled in the primary care diabetes program in Ceuta. We analyzed sociodemographic variables with a self-administered questionnaire, the level of therapeutic adherence using the MMAS-8 scale, and glycemic control through glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values. Results: The sample consisted of 370 individuals, with 50.3% being men. The average age was 62.82 years (SD = 13.46). A significant portion of participants, 61.07%, had no formal education or had only received primary education. Additionally, 84.9% of the participants had at least one other associated chronic pathology. Regarding adherence, 36.8% of the patients showed a high level, and for all patients, the mean HbA1c value was 7.5% (SD = 1.55). Furthermore, our analysis revealed statistically significant associations between cultural background and both therapeutic adherence (weak positive correlation: r = 0.213, p ≤ 0.001; multivariate significance: sig: <0.001; Exp(B) = 2.448) and glycemic control (multivariate significance: sig: <0.001; Exp(B) = 2.686). Conclusions: We observed high treatment adherence in the study population, with HbA1c values within the limits recommended by the World Health Organization for older adults. Furthermore, a relationship between cultural background and both treatment adherence and glycemic control was identified. This suggests a need for further research into these and other social determinants, like study level or monthly income, in future studies.

Gender-based violence among young people is a pressing global problem, causing injury and disability to women and posing physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health risks. This study aimed to psychometrically validate the Dating Violence Questionnaire—Revised (DVQ-R) in a sample of 340 Ecuadorian university students. The study included 340 male and female students from two universities in Ecuador. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were rigorously assessed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, which revealed a four-factor model as the most parsimonious solution (RMSEA = 0.012). The factors were labelled as follows: ‘emotional neglect and contempt’, ‘physical violence and aggression’, ‘coercion and control’, and ‘emotional manipulation and testing’. The validated scale yielded a Cronbach’s alpha (α) of 0.839, with individual alpha values of 0.872, 0.764, 0.849, and 0.729 for each dimension. Convergent validity was established, as the mean variance extracted per factor exceeded 0.4. Divergent validity was confirmed, as the variance retained by each factor was greater than the variance shared between them (mean variance extracted per factor > ϕ²). These results indicate that the DVQ-R is a valid and reliable instrument to assess dating violence among Spanish-speaking young adults, which supports future research and prevention programmes.

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the challenges of balancing work and personal life for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. In Spain, during the sixth wave of the pandemic, characterized by a high number of infections and increased healthcare pressure, these challenges became even more pronounced. This study examines how perceived stress, sociodemographic characteristics, and work-related factors influence Work–Life Balance among Spanish nurses in this context. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 305 Spanish nurses using the online Work-Life Interaction Questionnaire (SWING) and the Perceived Stress Scale (EP-10). The findings revealed that higher levels of perceived stress were associated with increased work-to-family conflict. This conflict was further intensified among nurses working rotating shifts. In the reverse direction, from life to work, perceived stress was again a significant factor, and having children contributed to increased negative life-to-work interference. On the other hand, certain variables were linked to more positive interactions. Having a paid caregiver was associated with lower positive work-to-family interaction, whereas religious beliefs were related to more positive experiences in this domain. Finally, being a woman and having children were both associated with greater positive life-to-work interaction. This study offers a vital perspective on the complex Work–Life interaction in nursing during crises, highlighting the urgent need for structural policies that alleviate stress and conflict while enhancing well-being by recognizing the protective role of family and spirituality. These findings open new avenues for designing more effective, responsive interventions for healthcare personnel.