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ArticleHeliyon2022

Factors associated with depression and determining dimensions of job satisfaction among physicians in Bangladesh.

Md Nazrul Islam, Dibbya Pravas Dasgupta, Naznin Sultana, Farhana Yesmine, Md Asaduzzaman, Mst Rokshana Rabeya, Kawsar Ahmed

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Article in Heliyon, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Md Nazrul IslamDepartment of Public Health Nutrition, Primeasia University, Banani, 1213, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Dibbya Pravas DasguptaDepartment of Statistics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, 1242, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Naznin SultanaDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Farhana YesmineDepartment of Public Health Nutrition, Primeasia University, Banani, 1213, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md AsaduzzamanDepartment of Public Health Nutrition, Primeasia University, Banani, 1213, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mst Rokshana RabeyaDepartment of Public Health Nutrition, Primeasia University, Banani, 1213, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Kawsar AhmedGroup of Biophotomatiχ, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh.
Primeasia University · BDNorth South University · BDJahangirnagar University · BDMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University · BD

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Abstract

Background: Depression in physicians emerges early in their academic and professional careers. Lengthy and irregular duty time, high levels of obligation, job dissatisfaction, workstation culture, organizational rules, and so on significantly increased the psychological pressure on physicians. Objectives: The study's aim was to measure the level of depression, association, and influence of socio-demographic characteristics and job satisfaction on depression among physicians in Bangladesh, as well as to explore the factor structure of job satisfaction measure and examine its internal reliability. Methods: Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in a cross-sectional survey of 301 physicians. The factors related to depression were investigated using a multivariable logistic regression model, and factor analysis was done to identify the important factors associated with job satisfaction. Results: Male respondents made up 49.5 percent of the sample overall, while female respondents made up 50.5 percent. 24.58% of the physicians had mild depression, whereas 13.29%, 7.31%, and 0.66% of the participants had moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression, respectively. In multivariable analysis, sex (male vs. female, AOR: 2.16, 95% CI:1.28-3.62), monthly income <15000 BDT vs. >40000 BDT, (AOR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.14-0.89), and income <15000 BDT vs. 15,000-24,999 BDT (AOR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.15-0.89) were the essential factors associated with depression. Furthermore, with each unit increase in the job satisfaction score was related to a 71% decrease in the odds of physicians having depression. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that providing appropriate organizational support, proper work assignments, and an adequate opportunity to develop their professional skills and career irrespective of sex may increase overall job satisfaction. Ultimately, this will serve to improve patient care as well as the whole health system's output.

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BangladeshDepressionJob satisfactionMental healthPhysician

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PMID36119885
PMCPMC9479015
OpenAlexW4295214798

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