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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2023

Primary care pediatricians and job satisfaction: a cross sectional study in the Lazio region.

Martina Sapienza, Giuseppe Furia, Domenico Paolo La Regina, Valentina Grimaldi, Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Cristina Patrizi, Giovanni Capelli, Rome OMCeO Group, Gianfranco Damiani

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Article in Italian journal of pediatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Martina SapienzaDepartment of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy. martina.sapienza93@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2576-4299
Giuseppe FuriaHospital Management Area, Local Health Authority Roma 1, Borgo Santo Spirito 3, 00193, Rome, Italy.
Domenico Paolo La ReginaDepartment of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
Valentina GrimaldiDirective Council of Order of Physicians and Dentists of the Province of Rome, Via Giovanni Battista de Rossi 9, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Maria Grazia TarsitanoDirective Council of Order of Physicians and Dentists of the Province of Rome, Via Giovanni Battista de Rossi 9, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Cristina PatriziDirective Council of Order of Physicians and Dentists of the Province of Rome, Via Giovanni Battista de Rossi 9, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni CapelliNational Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità (ISS), Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Rome OMCeO Group
Gianfranco DamianiDepartment of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 · ITUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore · ITMagna Graecia University · ITSapienza University of Rome · ITUniversità degli studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Order of Physicians and Dentists of the Province of Rome aims at focusing on the satisfaction of healthcare personnel as an essential factor for the quality of medical care in the health sector. The aim of this study is to assess and prioritize the factors that can be linked to a higher or lower degree of job satisfaction in Primary Care Pediatricians (PCPs).

methodsThis study is a cross sectional survey. A questionnaire was administered to all primary care pediatricians registered to the Order, exploring in particular the work activity organization, the level of satisfaction in their professional life, and the level of perceived health. A pilot activity was conducted to validate the questionnaire. Fisher exact test and ordinal logistic regression (ologit) models were used for the univariate and multivariate analysis.

resultsThe highest level of job dissatisfaction, in both men and women, was found to be in the practice type without any form of association; among women, it reached an even higher level for those who had their own practice at a distance of 20-40 km from their home. Women, compared to men, maintained a lower level of job satisfaction also while working in Pediatric Primary Care Units (PPCUs). In PPCUs, for the same distance, females showed a more similar pattern to males. Men working in PPCUs, regardless of distance, declared a higher degree of job satisfaction. Both men and women, working as a group pediatrician or in PPCUs, did not show a significant difference in the level of job satisfaction.

conclusionsThe study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors that may influence levels of career satisfaction in female and male PCPs. Therefore, research and interventions regarding job satisfaction should foster an organizational network connection among PCPs for their job and individual well-being, from a perspective of enhancing patient care. A major effort to improve work-life balance and career satisfaction among women is important, suggesting that interventions for improving job satisfaction could benefit from a gender-specific approach.

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Health PersonnelPediatriciansChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMultivariate AnalysisPrimary Health CareJob satisfactionOmceo RomePediatricians work life balancePediatric Primary Care UnitsPrimary Care Pediatricians

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