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Montuori P, Sorrentino M, Sarnacchiaro P, Di Duca F, Nardo A, Ferrante B, D’Angelo D, Di Sarno S, Pennino F, Masucci A, Triassi M, Nardone A. Job Satisfaction: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Analysis in a Well-Educated Population. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14214. [PMID: 36361094 PMCID: PMC9656398 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Job satisfaction has a huge impact on overall life quality involving social relationships, family connection and perceived health status, affecting job performances, work absenteeism and job turnover. Over the past decades, the attention towards it has grown constantly. The aim of this study is to analyze simultaneously knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward job satisfaction in a general population in a large metropolitan area. The data acquired from 1043 questionnaires-administered to subjects with an average age of 35.24 years-revealed that only 30% is satisfied by his job. Moreover, among all the tested sample, 12% receive, or often receive intimidation by their superior, and 23% wake up unhappy to go to work. Marital status and having children seem to be an important factor that negatively influences job satisfaction through worst behaviours. The multiple linear regression analysis shows how knowledge is negatively correlated to practices; although this correlation is not present in a simple linear regression showing a mediation role of attitudes in forming practices. On the contrary, attitudes, correlated both to knowledge and practices, greatly affect perceived satisfaction, leading us to target our proposed intervention toward mindfulness and to improve welfare regulation towards couples with children.
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- Paolo Montuori
- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University “Federico II”, Via Sergio Pansini N° 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Goula A, Chatzis A, Stamouli MA, Kelesi M, Kaba E, Brilakis E. Assessment of Health Professionals' Attitudes on Radiation Protection Measures. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182413380. [PMID: 34948989 PMCID: PMC8708066 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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(1) Background: Health professionals' knowledge, beliefs and perceptions concerning radiation protection may affect their behaviour during surgery and consequently influence the quality of health services. This study highlights the health professionals' average knowledge level and captures the beliefs, perceptions, and behaviours in a large public Greek hospital. (2) Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, including health professionals working in operating rooms. One hundred thirty-two staff members participated by responding to an original questionnaire. The sample consisted of nurses, radiographers and medical doctors of various specialties involved daily in surgical procedures where ionizing radiation is required. The survey was conducted from March to June 2021, and the response rate was 97%. (3) Results: The level of overall knowledge of health professionals regarding radiation protection safety was not satisfactory. Females and employees with a lower level of education had more misconceptions about radiation and radiation protection. Employees of younger ages and with less previous experience were more likely to have negative emotions towards radiation exposure. Finally, employees with fewer children tended to express physical complaints caused by their negative emotions due to radiation exposure. (4) Conclusions: Health professionals' lack of basic and specialized knowledge concerning radiation protection safety had a negative impact on the provision of health services. The continuing training of the staff seemed to be the only solution to reverse this trend. The training should highlight how radiation exposure can be minimized, safeguarding health professionals' trust and sense of security by significantly improving their working environment.
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- Aspasia Goula
- Master of Health and Social Care Management, Department of Business Administration, School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (A.C.); (M.-A.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Master of Health and Social Care Management, Department of Business Administration, School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (A.C.); (M.-A.S.)
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- Master of Health and Social Care Management, Department of Business Administration, School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (A.C.); (M.-A.S.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (E.K.)
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Akyurt N. Job satisfaction and perceived stress among radiology technicians: a questionnaire survey in relation to sociodemographic and occupational risk factors. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2021; 94:1617-1626. [PMID: 33725177 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-021-01667-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate job satisfaction and perceived stress among radiology technicians in relation to sociodemographic and occupational risk factors. METHODS A total of 207 radiology technicians were included in this questionnaire-based study. The questionnaire elicited items on sociodemographic and occupational characteristics along with Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Perceived Stress (PSS) scales to assess job satisfaction and the perceived stress, respectively. RESULTS Multivariate analysis revealed that more years in practice (B: - 4.80, BCa 95% CI - 7.26 to - 2.47), being uncomfortable with working in a radiation environment (B: - 6.30, BCa 95% CI - 9.62 to - 2.61) and the use of public transport to get to work (B: - 3.62, BCa 95% CI - 6.53 to - 1.03) were significant predictors of poorer job satisfaction, whereas break time (B: 8.54, BCa 95% CI 4.63-12.14) and following scientific literature (B: 8.32, BCa 95% CI 3.37-12.89) significantly predicted the better job satisfaction. Being satisfied with the current job (p < 0.015) and high-income class (p = 0.005) were associated with lower perceived stress levels, while higher perceived stress level (B: - 0.48, BCa 95% CI - 0.66 to - 0.32) was also a significant predictor of poorer job satisfaction. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our findings revealed job satisfaction and perceived stress of radiology technicians to be at moderate levels and to be negatively correlated with each other. Our findings emphasize the importance of continuing education, in-service refresh training and continuing practice of regularly updating self-knowledge along with balance workload, income and safety at work to improve job satisfaction among radiology technicians.
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- Nuran Akyurt
- Department of Medical Imaging Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Marmara University, Özcan Sabancı Binası, Kartal Yerleşkesi, Cevizli Mahallesi, D-100 Güney Yanyolu Üzeri, Kartal, 34865, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Alamri S, Faizo N, Alelyani M, Alghamdi A, Altwerqi S, Almarghoub G, Almalki N, Almarghoub S, Alzahrani S, Alhamami S. Are Radiology Technologists Satisfied with Their Work? A Cross-Sectional Study from Taif Hospitals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.4236/ojrad.2020.102006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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