Job satisfaction and Associated Factors among Anesthetists Working in Amhara National Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, April to May 2017.Multicenter Cross-sectional Study

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ABSTRACT Background- Job satisfaction is an important determinant of health staff motivation, retention and performance. Difficulties in critical decision making and problems with lack of respect and recognition lead to lower job satisfaction level among anesthetists. This might lead to high turnover intention; drop out from the profession, burnout, impaired health status of anesthetists, and lower work performance. Objective: The aim of this multicenter cross-sectional study was to assess the level of job satisfaction and associated factors among anesthetists working in Amhara regional state. Methods: A multi-center cross sectional study design was employed. Ninety eight anesthetists who were working in Amhara National Regional State hospitals were involved in this study. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire. Result: Ninety eight out of 104 participants were involved in this study with a response rate of 94.3%. The overall mean job satisfaction was 46.9%. Data analysis by using logistics regression showed that only working position (AOR=2.269; CI=1.137-6.740) was independent predictor of job satisfaction .Anesthetists were least satisfied from co-worker relationships, work schedule, professional opportunity and recognition while they were most satisfied from social interaction, control responsibility, salary and benefits. Conclusion and Recommendation: Job satisfaction of anesthetists was low. We suggest the increase of the number of anesthetists; creation of professional development and recognition of the Anesthesia professional. Keywords: Anesthetists, job satisfaction, job dissatisfaction, burnout