Balancing Work and Personal Life for Frontline Workers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Three key factors were identified as significant influences on work-life balance among frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The three factors identified through factor analysis were responsibility, flexibility, and hierarchical culture.
• The study used validated instruments to assess work-life balance, mental health, and recreational activities.
• A cross-sectional study design was employed with 112 frontline workers recruited through convenience sampling.

The COVID-19 pandemic accounted for approximately 50% of the variance in work-life balance scores among frontline workers.

• Regression analysis showed that the pandemic accounted for 'approximately 50% of the variance in balance scores.'
• ANOVA 'further confirmed its substantial disruptive effect' on work-life balance.
• Multiple regression and ANOVA were used as analytical methods to identify determinants of work-life balance.

Recreational activities played a mediating role in the relationship between organizational factors and worker well-being.

• Recreational activities mediated the effects of flexibility and supportive organizational culture.
• Flexibility and supportive organisational culture contributed 'positively to both mental health and overall well-being.'
• The mediating role of recreational activities was evaluated using factor analysis and regression approaches.

Flexible work arrangements and supportive supervisory structures were identified as positive contributors to frontline worker mental health and well-being.

• Flexibility was identified as one of three key factors influencing work-life balance.
• Supportive organisational culture contributed positively to mental health outcomes.
• The findings underscore the importance of 'organisational policies that promote flexible work arrangements, supportive supervisory structures and opportunities for recreational engagement.'

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted work-life balance of frontline workers by increasing workload, stress, and exposure risks.

• Limited research had previously examined the specific factors influencing work-life balance among frontline workers, 'hindering the development of evidence-based interventions.'
• The study was conducted among 112 frontline workers using a cross-sectional design.
• Participants were recruited through convenience sampling.