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

Authors

  • Jeevan Gyawali Dailekh District Hospital, Birendranagar, Dailekh, Nepal
  • Kritika Mishra Himal Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bhim Chauhan Ilam Hospital, Ilam, Nepal
  • Agnimshwor Dahal Nepal Intensive Care Research Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Binita Lamichhane Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Bijaya Shrestha Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Nejina Rijal Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bishrut Sapkota Ilam Hospital, Ilam, Nepal
  • Ajit Kumar Sah Kantipur Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sneha Shah Kantipur Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Madhusudan Subedi Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8404

Keywords:

healthcare, healthcare policy, job satisfaction

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.

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Published

2024-04-30

How to Cite

Gyawali, J., Mishra, K., Chauhan, B. ., Dahal, A., Lamichhane, B., Shrestha, B. ., Rijal, N., Sapkota, B., Sah, A. K., Shah, S. ., & Subedi, M. . (2024). Job Satisfaction among Medical Doctors in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 62(273), 288–292. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8404

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 273 (2024): JNMA: Published Monthly

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Original Article

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