ArticleBioMed research international2015
Working Atmosphere and Job Satisfaction of Health Care Staff in Kenya: An Exploratory Study.
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- Job satisfaction and turnover intentions among health care staff providing services for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Human resources for health · 2017Article
- Relationships of work characteristics to job satisfaction, turnover intention, and burnout among doctors in the district public-private mixed health system of Bangladesh.BMC health services research · 2017Article
- Quality management: where is the evidence? Developing an indicator-based approach in Kenya.International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundJob satisfaction and working atmosphere are important for optimal health care delivery. The study aimed to document working atmosphere and job satisfaction of health care professionals in Kenya and to explore associations between job satisfaction, staff characteristics, and working atmosphere.
methodsData from the integrated quality management system (IQMS) for the health sector in Kenya were used. Job satisfaction was measured with 10 items and with additional 5 items adapted to job situation in Kenya. Working atmosphere was measured with 13 item questionnaire. A stepwise linear regression analysis was performed with overall job satisfaction and working atmosphere, aspects of job satisfaction, and individual characteristics.
resultsOut of 832 questionnaires handed out, 435 questionnaires were completed (response rate: 52.3%). Health care staff indicated high commitment to provide quality services and low levels regarding the adequacy and functionality of equipment at their work station. The aspect "support of the ministry of health" (β = 0.577) showed the highest score of explained variance (32.9%) regarding overall job satisfaction.
conclusionsIQMS which also evaluates job satisfaction and working atmosphere of health care staff provides a good opportunity for strengthening the recruitment and retention of health care staff as well as improving the provision of good quality of care.
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