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ArticleAfrican health sciences2023

Job satisfaction among rehabilitation professionals employed in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

N Makholwa, B Tlou, T P Dlungwane

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Article in African health sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

N MakholwaCollege of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
B TlouCollege of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
T P DlungwaneCollege of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
University of KwaZulu-Natal · ZA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Job satisfaction is essential in stimulating productivity and efficiency in the health sector. Dissatisfied employees are likely to leave, which places an added burden considering the shortage of health workers. Rehabilitation professionals form a critical component of the public health workforce. Objective: The aim of the study was to document the level of job satisfaction and factors associated with job satisfaction among rehabilitation professionals employed in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized. A Chi-square test and logistic regression were used to assess associations and to identify factors associated with job satisfaction. A p-value less than 0.05 was deemed statistically significant. Results: Most participants (59%) reported a low level of overall job satisfaction. The participants were dissatisfied about not getting recognition for work related to their specific professions (61.3 %) and not being considered for career advancement (74.3 %). In addition, inadequate financial rewards (87.2%) and benefits (71.3%) were also linked to low job satisfaction. Conclusion: Participants displayed a low level of job satisfaction. Rehabilitation services should be prioritized, and appropriate recognition should be granted to rehabilitation professionals in order to enhance job satisfaction.

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Health PersonnelJob SatisfactionCross-Sectional StudiesHealth FacilitiesHumansSouth AfricaSurveys and QuestionnairesJob satisfactionpublic health facilitiesrehabilitation professionals

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