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ArticleBMC nursing2019

Understanding job satisfaction and motivation among nurses in public health facilities of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Firew Ayalew, Sharon Kibwana, Shelemo Shawula, Equlinet Misganaw, Zeine Abosse, Jos van Roosmalen, Jelle Stekelenburg, Young Mi Kim, Mihereteab Teshome, Damtew Wolde Mariam

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Article in BMC nursing, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 51 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Firew AyalewJhpiego Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Sharon KibwanaJhpiego, 1615 Thames St # 200, Baltimore, MD 21231 USA.
Shelemo ShawulaManagement Sciences for Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Equlinet MisganawJhpiego Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Zeine AbosseManagement Sciences for Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Jos van Roosmalen4Athena Institute, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Jelle StekelenburgDepartment of Health Sciences, Global Health, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Young Mi KimJhpiego, 1615 Thames St # 200, Baltimore, MD 21231 USA.
Mihereteab TeshomeJhpiego Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Damtew Wolde MariamJhpiego Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc · NLUniversity of Groningen · NL

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Abstract

backgroundPoor job conditions and limited resources are reducing job satisfaction and motivation among nurses in low-income countries, which may affect the quality of services and attrition rates. The objective of this study was to examine job satisfaction, motivation and associated factors among nurses working in the public health facilities of Ethiopia, with the aim of improving performance and productivity in the health care system.

methodsThe study employed a cross-sectional two-stage cluster sampling design. From a random sample of 125 health facilities, 424 nurses were randomly selected for face-to-face interviews in all regions of Ethiopia. Nurses responded to questions about their overall job satisfaction and job conditions, including items related to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, using a 5-point Likert scale. Multilevel analysis was performed to adjust for different clustering effects. Satisfaction levels (percent of respondents who were satisfied) were calculated for individual items, and composite mean scores (range: 1-5) were calculated for motivational factors. Adjusted odds ratios were computed to examine the association of these factors with overall job satisfaction.

resultsOverall, 60.8% of nurses expressed satisfaction with their job. Composite mean scores for intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors were 3.5 and 3.0, respectively. Job satisfaction levels were significantly higher for female nurses (65.6%,

conclusionsThe study findings are signals for the Ministry of Health to strengthen the human resource management system and practices to improve nurses' overall job satisfaction and motivation, especially among nurses with 5 to 10 years of experience on the job. Expanded recognition systems and opportunities for advancement are required to increase nurses' job satisfaction and motivation. Equitable salary and fringe benefits are also needed to reduce their dissatisfaction with the job.

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EthiopiaHealth centerHospitalHuman resources managementJob satisfactionMotivationNursePublic health facility

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