Job satisfaction and stress among MCH physicians in Alexandria
Hanan M Abd-El-Aziz1, Ashraf Ahmad Zaher Zaghloul
1Department of Family Health, High Institute of Public Health, University of Alexandria.
The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 16, 2007
Summary
Physician job satisfaction and stress levels were assessed in Alexandria
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Medical Administration
Background:
- Physician job satisfaction is crucial for healthcare system functionality.
- Physician stress stems from job demands, unmet aspirations, and goal dissatisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate physician job satisfaction and stress levels.
- To identify factors influencing satisfaction and stress among physicians in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) centers.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in 7 randomly selected MCH centers in Alexandria.
- A questionnaire assessed socio-demographics, overall satisfaction, an eight-dimension satisfaction scale, and a four-dimension stress scale.
- Data were collected from 77% of the 100 physicians surveyed.
Main Results:
- The mean satisfaction score was 3.3 +/- 0.6, with significant variations across zones (F = 4.4, p < 0.05).
- The mean stress score was 3.8 +/- 0.7, also showing significant differences among zones (F = 2.4, p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Physician satisfaction and stress levels varied significantly across different MCH centers.
- Recommendations include increasing physician pay, optimizing resource planning, and creating promotion opportunities.
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