Factors Related to Job Satisfaction Among Moroccan Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Secondary Data Analysis

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Studies
• Public Health Policy

Background:

• Nurses' job satisfaction is crucial for patient care quality and organizational performance.
• Limited data exists on job satisfaction determinants among Moroccan nurses.
• This study addresses this gap by examining influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess overall job satisfaction levels among Moroccan nurses.
• To identify demographic and workplace factors influencing nurses' job satisfaction.
• To provide evidence for improving nurse retention and healthcare quality in Morocco.

Main Methods:

• Secondary analysis of the 2018 Ministry of Health national survey data.
• Sample included 842 nurses from 160 public institutions using a stratified two-stage cluster design.
• Job satisfaction was measured using a 25-item scale; data analyzed with descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and multiple linear regression.

Main Results:

• Overall job satisfaction among Moroccan nurses was moderate (mean score 71.5±12.7).
• Nurses aged 40-50 reported higher satisfaction; no significant differences by gender or years of experience.
• Lower satisfaction was observed in health centers compared to hospitals and in the north-central region compared to other regions.

Conclusions:

• Moderate job satisfaction exists among Moroccan nurses, with significant variations based on institution type and geographic region.
• Rural primary healthcare centers and less resourced regions present challenges to nurse satisfaction.
• Recommendations include infrastructure upgrades, incentives, staffing support, and professional development to boost satisfaction and retention, improving health service equity.