• African health sciences · Jun 2023

    Job satisfaction among rehabilitation professionals employed in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

    • N Makholwa, B Tlou, and T P Dlungwane.
    • College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
    • Afr Health Sci. 2023 Jun 1; 23 (2): 764772764-772.

    BackgroundJob satisfaction is essential in stimulating productivity and efficiency in the health sector. Dissatisfied employees are likely to leave, which places an added burden considering the shortage of health workers. Rehabilitation professionals form a critical component of the public health workforce.ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to document the level of job satisfaction and factors associated with job satisfaction among rehabilitation professionals employed in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized. A Chi-square test and logistic regression were used to assess associations and to identify factors associated with job satisfaction. A p-value less than 0.05 was deemed statistically significant.ResultsMost participants (59%) reported a low level of overall job satisfaction. The participants were dissatisfied about not getting recognition for work related to their specific professions (61.3 %) and not being considered for career advancement (74.3 %). In addition, inadequate financial rewards (87.2%) and benefits (71.3%) were also linked to low job satisfaction.ConclusionParticipants displayed a low level of job satisfaction. Rehabilitation services should be prioritized, and appropriate recognition should be granted to rehabilitation professionals in order to enhance job satisfaction.© 2023 Makholwa N et al.

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