The Effects of Perceived Career Barriers and Living Conditions in Istanbul on Turnover Intention Among Healthcare Workers

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived career barriers and turnover intention among public healthcare workers in Istanbul, and to evaluate the effect of local living conditions on this relationship.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a relational survey model between March and May 2025. The sample consisted of 249 healthcare workers employed in public hospitals on the European side of Istanbul. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Career Barriers Inventory (40 items), and the Turnover Intention Scale (4 items). Analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0, including ANOVA and multiple regression tests.Results: Of the participants, 66.7% were female, the mean age was 32.5±8.1 years, and the average monthly income was 58,164 TL. A total of 69.9% stated that the cost of living in Istanbul negatively affected their professional life. According to variance analyses, marital status (p