Job Satisfaction Analysis in Rural China: A Qualitative Study of Doctors in a Township Hospital
Joint Authors
Chen, Qiwei
Yang, Lan
Feng, Qiming
Tighe, Scott S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Township hospitals in China provide rural communities with basic but much needed critical health care services.
The doctors working in these hospitals often feel unsatisfied when considering their work schedules and financial rewards.
Method.
To explore job satisfaction of health workers in a township hospital, a qualitative study was conducted of 39 doctors from five township hospitals in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The goal was to understand the level of job satisfaction of doctors and to make recommendations for improvements.
Results.
About 75% (28/39) of the doctors expressed negative attitudes related to their work conditions.
Slightly more than half (22/39) mentioned they should receive greater compensation for their work and more than one were seriously considering other options.
Many participants (35/39) showed their satisfaction about the achievement of serving as a doctor.
Conclusion.
Their main concerns related to job satisfaction included working conditions, financial rewards, and the doctor’s relationships with patients.
Increasing the incomes and fringe benefits of healthcare workers, improving their work conditions, and providing training and continuing education opportunities would help rural clinics retain doctors and eliminate the current unsatisfactory conditions.
The findings also highlight the need for the government to increase financial support of township hospitals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Qiwei& Yang, Lan& Feng, Qiming& Tighe, Scott S.. 2017. Job Satisfaction Analysis in Rural China: A Qualitative Study of Doctors in a Township Hospital. Scientifica،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202600
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Qiwei…[et al.]. Job Satisfaction Analysis in Rural China: A Qualitative Study of Doctors in a Township Hospital. Scientifica No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202600
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Qiwei& Yang, Lan& Feng, Qiming& Tighe, Scott S.. Job Satisfaction Analysis in Rural China: A Qualitative Study of Doctors in a Township Hospital. Scientifica. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202600
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1202600