Job Satisfaction among Medical Doctors in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2024 Apr 30;62(273):288-292. doi: 10.31729/jnma.8404.

Abstract

Introduction: Job satisfaction is an attitudinal variable representing the extent to which people like or dislike their jobs. It is a critical factor influencing healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and overall well-being in medical professionals. This study aimed to determine Job Satisfaction among medical doctors in Nepal.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among medical doctors of Nepal between June 2023 and August 2023 after obtaining ethical approval from the Ethical Review Board of Nepal Health Research Council. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.

Results: Among 380 participants, 63 (16.58%) (12.84-20.32 at 95% Confidence Interval) expressed satisfaction. The number of satisfied participants above 40 years were 10 (16%) and less than 40 years were 53 (84%). Out of 63, 46 (73.02%) were male and 17 (26.98%) were females.

Conclusions: Job satisfaction among doctors practicing in Nepal was found to be lower than the studies conducted in similar settings.

Keywords: healthcare; healthcare policies; job satisfaction..

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nepal
  • Physicians* / psychology
  • Physicians* / statistics & numerical data
  • Surveys and Questionnaires