Job satisfaction and its associated factors of preventive medicine workers in northern Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 61-78
Author(s):  
Quynh Anh Nguyen ◽  
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Thu Ha Nguyen ◽  
Anh Dung Tran
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Preventive Medicine ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Objective: To access job satisfaction and its associated factors of preventive medicine workers in Vietnam. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a purposive convenience sample of 12 preventive medicine centers in three provinces of northern Vietnam. Overall, 400 preventive medicine staff were invited to participate, and a response rate of 95.7% was percieved (153 from three provincial centers and 230 from nine district centers). All eligible participants completed the six-point response and validated questionnaire, which included questions relating to general information (basic demographics and social circumstances), job satisfaction. The job satisfaction measure produced scores for individual facets and overall job satisfaction (scored as continuous variables). Result: Bivariate analyses showed that satisfaction with pay and benefits had the lowest mean score (Mean: 3.81, SD: 0.76), satisfaction with the nature of the job had the highest mean score (Mean: 4.81, SD: 0.56), while the mean score of overall job satisfaction was 4.36, SD: 0.50. Bivariate analysis showed that personal factors were significantly associated with the facets of job satisfaction and overall job satisfaction. However, these associations varied across facets. Satisfaction with pay and benefits was significantly associated with six personal factors, including age, marital status, number of children, having a second job, tenure at the current job, and length of employment at the current center, while no personal factors were significantly associated with satisfaction with community support. Conclusion: The findings regarding the factors that appear to influence satisfaction could be useful to help management at preventive medicine centers and policy makers design programs to improve morale and commitment among these workers. Addressing the aspects of job satisfaction that were found to have the lowest scores may help the preventive medicine system to retain staff. Keywords: Health worker, preventive medicine, job satisfaction, personal factors, Vietnam

scholarly journals Job satisfaction and turnover intention of preventive medicine workers in northern Vietnam: Is there any relationship?

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863292199517
Author(s):  
Quynh Anh Nguyen ◽  
Anh Dung Tran
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Preventive Medicine ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

To access the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention of preventive medicine workers in Vietnam, we conducted a cross-sectional study using a purposive convenience sample of 12 preventive medicine centers in 3 provinces of northern Vietnam (Hai Duong, a plain province, Yen Bai, a mountainous province, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam). Overall, 400 preventive medicine staff were invited to participate, and 383 questionnaires were analyzed (153 from 3 provincial centers and 230 from 9 district centers). All eligible participants completed the questionnaire, which included questions relating to general information, job satisfaction, intention to quit. We identified significant associations between turnover intention and personal factors, including age, marital status, education level, professional degree, and length of employment at the current center. The bivariate analysis also indicated that job satisfaction had an inverse relationship with turnover intention, as expected. The correlations varied between facets and overall job satisfaction, from −0.19 for community support to −0.37 for overall job satisfaction. These correlations remained significant after controlling for personal factors using hierarchical multiple regressions. The results indicated that facet and overall job satisfaction were significant predictors of turnover intention, while overall job satisfaction was the strongest predictor (β = 0.37, P < .001). This study could contribute to local system development and the international understanding of job satisfaction and turnover intention among preventive medicine workers. Addressing the aspects of job satisfaction that were found to have the lowest scores may help the preventive medicine system to retain staff.

scholarly journals Job satisfaction and its associated factors among optometrists in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo ◽  
Eldad Agyei-Manu ◽  
David Ben Kumah ◽  
Anthony Danso-Appiah ◽  
Abubakar Sadik Mohammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Abstract Background Job satisfaction describes an employee’s motivation and/or feeling of satisfaction towards his/her work. Globally, healthcare professionals’ turnover and retention play a critical role in the delivery of essential health services. In Ghana, however, little has been done to ascertain job satisfaction levels among human resources for eye-health. The objective of this study therefore was to assess job satisfaction and its associated factors among optometrists in Ghana. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 304 registered and licensed optometrists of the Ghana Optometric Association between September 2018 and June 2019. A validated, well-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information on socio-demographic characteristics of participants and measures on job satisfaction. Scores from a five-point Likert scale was employed to examine job satisfaction and its associated factors. Linear regression analyses were used to evaluate the association between overall job satisfaction and its associated factors using Rasch logit scores. Results A total of 214 optometrists gave valid responses to the questionnaires used for the final analysis. The mean (± SD) score of the overall perception of job satisfaction among optometrists was 3.36 (± 1.00), with 74.3% of them being satisfied with their jobs. After statistical adjustment, Good work-life balance (Unstandardized co-efficient (β) = 0.288, p = 0.001), Salary (β = 0.222, p < 0.0005), Supervision (β = 0.117, p = 0.044), and Continuing Education Opportunities (β = 0.138, p = 0.017) were all significantly associated with higher levels of overall job satisfaction. Conclusions Most optometrists were satisfied with their jobs. Effective strategic planning and management of human resources for eye-health in Ghana are essential in the development of quality eye-health systems and the provision of high-quality eyecare services.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Maternal Morbidity and Its Association with Socioeconomic Factors: A Population-based Survey of a City in Northeastern Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 587-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Rosendo ◽  
Angelo Roncalli ◽  
George Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Purpose To identify the prevalence of maternal morbidity and its socioeconomic, demographic and health care associated factors in a city in Northeastern Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional and population-based study was conducted, with a design based on multi-stage complex sampling. A validated questionnaire was applied to 848 women aged between 15 and 49 years identified in 8,227 households from 60 census tracts of Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), Brazil. The main outcome measure was maternal morbidity. The Poisson regression analysis, with 5% significance, was used for the analysis of the associated factors. Results The prevalence of maternal morbidity was of 21.2%. A bivariate analysis showed the following variables associated with an increased number of obstetric complications: non-white race (prevalence ratio [PR] =1.23; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.04–1.46); lower socioeconomic status (PR = 1.33; 95%CI: 1.12–1.58); prenatal care performed in public services (PR = 1.42; 95%CI: 1.16–1.72): women that were not advised during prenatal care about where they should deliver (PR = 1.24; 95%CI: 1.05–1.46); delivery in public services (PR = 1.63; 95%CI: 1.30–2.03); need to search for more than one hospital for delivery (PR = 1.22; 95%CI: 1.03–1.45); and no companion at all times of delivery care (PR = 1.25, 95%CI: 1.05–1.48). The place where the delivery occurred (public or private) and the socioeconomic status remained significant in the final model. Conclusion Women in a worse socioeconomic situation and whose delivery was performed in public services had a higher prevalence of maternal morbidity. Such an association reinforces the need to strengthen public policies to tackle health inequalities through actions focusing on these determinants.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Its Associated Factors among PHC Level Health Workers of Kaski District

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Narayan Tripathi ◽  
Bijaya Parajuli ◽  
Sudarshan Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Introduction: Job satisfaction has been identified as key factor of health worker retention and turnover in Low and middle income countries. In Nepal, only 55% of the health workers were satisfied with their current jobs. There is limited amount of literature in the areas related to factors affecting job satisfaction. This study aimed to assess the level of   job satisfaction and its associated factors among PHC level health workers in Kaski district. Methodology: Health facility based cross sectional, quantitative study was conducted collecting quantitative data from all PHC level health facilities (3 Primary Health Care Center and 45 Health Posts) health workers of Kaski district, Nepal through face to face interview. The perceived 12 item job satisfaction scale was developed and used to identify job satisfaction. The association between the independent and outcome variable was analyzed by using chi square test. Results: The results showed two-third (66%) of PHC level health workers were satisfied with their current jobs in overall job satisfaction at Kaski district. The study showed that Health Assistant were more satisfied than Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery and Auxiliary Health Workers. Sex (OR=1.80, 95%CI=1.0-3.26), level of working post (OR= 2.62,95%CI=.1.44-4.77) salary (OR= 3.96,95%CI=2.07-7.57) ,pension (OR=3.96, 95%CI=2.07-7.57)  training (OR=5.01, 95%CI=2.66-9.39) , opportunity for promotion (OR=2.80, 95%CI=1.54-5.09) , reward provision (OR=3.63,95% CI=1.94-6.77) and role in decision making OR=5.08,95% CI=2.34-11.04) were found to be significantly associated with overall job satisfaction. Conclusion: Two- third of the PHC level health workers of Kaski district were found to be satisfied with their job. Responsible bodies need to make provisions to improve the job satisfaction level of health professional so as to improve the healthcare services of PHCCS and HPs. Key words: Job satisfaction, Health workers, Primary health care level

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction among School Teachers in Duwakot, Bhaktapur District, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-169
Author(s):  
P Manandhar ◽  
N Manandhar ◽  
SK Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Strong Motivation ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Introduction: Job satisfaction is one of the determinant factors for professionals. The job satisfaction concerning school teachers reflects their strong motivation towards their job. This study aimed to measure the job satisfaction among teachers of Government and Private schools of  Changu Narayan Municipality. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done at seven government and five private schools of wards no. 1 and 2 of Changu Narayan Municipality Bhaktapur District, Nepal over one month (20th April - 19th May 2021). Schools of Changu Narayan Municipality Ward No. 1 and 2 were purposively selected. The data was collected through validated questionnaire on Job Description Index (JDI)8 which consists of 17 domains. Data were entered in Excel and data analysis was done in SPSS version 20. Results: The overall job satisfaction was 65.77±11.52 which indicates that the majority of teachers were highly satisfied with their job. Conclusion:  The findings of this study indicate job satisfaction among  school level teachers was satisfied in their occupation especially in teaching profession. The domain sources of job satisfaction in school teachers appear to be work itself, coworker, relationship with students and sense of achievement. Whereas motivation in profession is most likely to be less job satisfaction among Government and Private schools.

Shared Responsibilities for Full Participation in Society: Planning Further Integration of the ICF Into AAC

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Blake Huer ◽  
Travis T. Threats
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Community Support ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Social Service Agencies ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Full Participation

The World Health Organization's (WHO's) 2001 International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) has as one of its central tenets the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. It acknowledges the need for medical and rehabilitation intervention in its biopscychosocial framework. However, the WHO realizes that society must do its part to facilitate this full participation and empowerment. Persons with complex communication needs (PWCCN) often need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in order to express themselves. However, in order to access and successfully use AAC, PWCCN need access to the necessary AAC devices and services, as well as a willing society to interact with them as full contributing members of society. The factors outside of a person's specific physical and/or cognitive functional limitations are addressed in the ICF via the Personal and Environmental Factors. Personal Factors include the individual's personality traits, lifestyle, experiences, social/educational/professional background, race, gender, and age. Environmental Factors include community support systems, social service agencies, governments, social networks, and those persons that interact with the PWCCN. This article addresses the sociopolitical influences on PWCCN and their functioning from a human rights perspective. The necessary introspective role of speech-language pathologists in this process is explored.

Coping Humor as a Mediator Between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peizhen Sun ◽  
Jennifer J. Chen ◽  
Hongyan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Regulation Of Emotion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Abstract. This study investigated the mediating role of coping humor in the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and job satisfaction. Participants were 398 primary school teachers in China, who completed the Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, Coping Humor Scale, and Overall Job Satisfaction Scale. Results showed that coping humor was a significant mediator between EI and job satisfaction. A further examination revealed, however, that coping humor only mediated two sub-dimensions of EI (use of emotion and regulation of emotion) and job satisfaction. Implications for future research and limitations of the study are discussed.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Undernutrition at Admission Among Adult Hospitalized Patients at a Referral Hospital in Indonesia

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 215824402098331
Author(s):  
Nur Chandra Bunawan ◽  
Dwi Suseno ◽  
Drupadi H. S. Dillon ◽  
Ikhwan Rinaldi ◽  
Dyah Purnamasari
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Initial Hospital ◽  
Comorbidity Index

Patients with undernutrition at admission have higher risks to worsen their nutritional status, which is linked to an increase in morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the prevalence of undernutrition at admission and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted on patients aged 18 to 59 years old in Internal Medicine ward at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia, between July and September 2019. Factors that might be associated with undernutrition at admission, such as age, sex, marital status, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and type of comorbidity, depression, and neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR), were assessed. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the associated factors. Sixty hospitalized patients with median age of 42 years and 76.7% with married status joined the study. The most common reason for hospitalization was acute gastrointestinal disease with gallstones as the most common comorbidity. Undernutrition exists in 26.7% of subjects. High CCI score was observed among 11.7% subjects and half of subjects had NLR category ≥5. Bivariate analysis revealed that unmarried status, age ≥40 years, and malignancy were associated with undernutrition at admission. Logistic regression analysis showed malignancy as an independent predictor of undernutrition during the initial hospital admission (odds ratio [OR] = 11.8; 95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.1, 125.7]). The prevalence of undernutrition at admission was 26.7%. Factors associated with an increased prevalence of undernutrition at admission were age <40 years, unmarried status, and malignancy. Malignancy was an independent factor of the prevalence of undernutrition at admission.

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