Associations between job satisfaction, perceived organizational support, and burnout among Jordanian midwives: A...

Burnout among midwives is a growing concern worldwide, posing a threat to their well-being and the quality of maternity care.

Midwives play a pivotal role in providing safe and supportive care to mothers and families. However, inadequate staffing, long working hours, and organizational challenges place them at high risk of burnout.

To examine associations between job satisfaction, perceived organizational support, and burnout among Jordanian midwives using a cross-sectional study design.

A descriptive, correlational cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected from 305 midwives in 16 government-funded hospitals across Jordan. Instruments included the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, McCloskey-Mueller Satisfaction Scale, Perceived Organizational Support Scale, and socio-demographic and work-related questionnaires. Analysis via SPSS version 27 employed descriptive statistics and multiple regression to examine the influence of job satisfaction and perceived organizational support on burnout.

Burnout prevalence was high: 75.7% for personal, 85.9% for work-related, and 75.4% for client-related burnout. Job satisfaction and perceived organizational support explained 28-32% of the variance. Specifically, personal burnout was significantly reduced by professional opportunities, extrinsic rewards, scheduling satisfaction, and organizational support. Work-related and client-related burnout were both mitigated by scheduling satisfaction and organizational support, while professional opportunities also reduced client-related burnout.

Organizational support and job satisfaction factors are protective against burnout, underscoring the importance of supportive work environments and acknowledging the contributions of midwives.

Addressing job satisfaction and organizational support is crucial for reducing burnout, promoting midwives' well-being, and enhancing maternity care outcomes.