Midwives' job satisfaction and intention to leave their current position in developing regions of Ethiopia.
Developing regions
Ethiopia
Job retention
Job satisfaction
Midwives
Journal
Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives
ISSN: 1878-1799
Titre abrégé: Women Birth
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101266131
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2022
Feb 2022
Historique:
received:
05
09
2020
revised:
25
01
2021
accepted:
08
02
2021
pubmed:
1
3
2021
medline:
15
2
2022
entrez:
28
2
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The aim of this research was to analyze midwives' job satisfaction and intention to leave in developing regions of Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 107 midwives in four developing regions of Ethiopia. All midwives who were working in 26 health facilities participated in the study. A structured self-administered questionnaire, and in depth key informant interview guides, were used to collect data. Job satisfaction was measured by nine dimensions and intention to leave their current position was measured using three questions. More than two-thirds (67%) of the midwives were female, with a mean age of 26.1 (sd±4.2) years old. Less than half (45%) of the midwives were satisfied with their job, less than half (42%) were satisfied with 'work environment' and less than half (45%) were satisfied with 'relationship with management' and 'job requirements'. Relatively better satisfaction rates were reported regarding 'professional status', of which more than half (56%) of midwives were satisfied, followed by more than half (54%) of midwives being satisfied with 'staff interaction'. Almost two-fifths (39%) of midwives intended to leave their current position. Job dissatisfaction and intention to leave rates amongst midwives in developing regions in Ethiopia are a source of concern. The majority of midwives were most dissatisfied with their working environment and issues related to payment. Their intention to leave their current position was inversely influenced by job satisfaction. The introduction of both financial and nonfinancial mechanisms could improve midwives' job satisfaction, and improve retention rates within the profession.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The aim of this research was to analyze midwives' job satisfaction and intention to leave in developing regions of Ethiopia.
METHODS
METHODS
A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 107 midwives in four developing regions of Ethiopia. All midwives who were working in 26 health facilities participated in the study. A structured self-administered questionnaire, and in depth key informant interview guides, were used to collect data. Job satisfaction was measured by nine dimensions and intention to leave their current position was measured using three questions.
RESULTS
RESULTS
More than two-thirds (67%) of the midwives were female, with a mean age of 26.1 (sd±4.2) years old. Less than half (45%) of the midwives were satisfied with their job, less than half (42%) were satisfied with 'work environment' and less than half (45%) were satisfied with 'relationship with management' and 'job requirements'. Relatively better satisfaction rates were reported regarding 'professional status', of which more than half (56%) of midwives were satisfied, followed by more than half (54%) of midwives being satisfied with 'staff interaction'. Almost two-fifths (39%) of midwives intended to leave their current position.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Job dissatisfaction and intention to leave rates amongst midwives in developing regions in Ethiopia are a source of concern. The majority of midwives were most dissatisfied with their working environment and issues related to payment. Their intention to leave their current position was inversely influenced by job satisfaction. The introduction of both financial and nonfinancial mechanisms could improve midwives' job satisfaction, and improve retention rates within the profession.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33640298
pii: S1871-5192(21)00029-9
doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.02.002
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Pagination
38-47Informations de copyright
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