Are dentists happy? A study among dental practitioners in coastal Andhra Pradesh using subjective happiness scale

Kaipa, Sudhakar; Paul, Kalyan Kumar; Satpathy, Anurag; Epari, Venkatarao

doi:10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_18_17

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“…The satisfaction scores in the present study were lower than that of studies conducted among dentists in China,[7] Poland,[14] South Korea (score of 3.2 out of 5),[11] Lithuania (score of 4.06 out of 5),[6] and India. [15] Furthermore, the mean scores of satisfaction among dental assistants reported in this study were lower than that reported earlier in Saudi Arabia by Aljazairy et al . reported in 2014.…”

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Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Hamasha¹,

Alturki²,

Alghofaili³

et al. 2019

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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Objective: To assess the level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in the National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) in Saudi Arabia and to explore any predictors that have impact on the level of satisfaction. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study targeted dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental lab technicians who are workers for the NGHA. A cluster random sampling procedure was conducted from seven dental centers. Data were collected through a self-reported questionnaire that was previously published. Satisfaction questions were related to (a) professional and personal life, (b) income and job security, (c) quality of service, and (d) prestige and self-perception domains. Data analysis included frequency distributions, and a comparison of mean using t -test was conducted using SPSS software. Results: The response rate was 55.5%. The mean satisfaction score was 65.7 out of 112 (2.9 out of 5). Of the four domains pertaining to job satisfactions, the highest mean score was obtained for quality of service (4.2 out of 5), followed by prestige and self-perception (2.8 out of 5), professional and personal life (2.8 out of 5), and income and job security (2.6 out of 5). Non-Saudis were found to be significantly more satisfied in professional and personal life; however, Saudi dentists were more satisfied for income and job security and quality of services. Conclusions: In general, the dental workforce practicing in NGHA experience a low level of job satisfaction. Professional and personal life, income and job security, and quality of services are all important factors affecting the level of job satisfaction.

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Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Hamasha¹,

Alturki²,

Alghofaili³

et al. 2019

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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“…The more educated the respondents were, the lower their overall happiness scores. However, a study in India reported higher qualifications positively correlated with higher happiness 47 .…”

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A cross-sectional study on the pursuit of happiness among healthcare workers in the context of health systems strengthening: The case of Meru County, Kenya.

2021

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Background: Happiness is one of the ultimate goals of every human being. Happiness is a significant factor of health system efficiency. Healthcare workers are at the core of every health system. However, up-to-date literature on happiness among healthcare workers is limited. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the self-assessed happiness among healthcare workers in public and mission hospitals, Meru County, Kenya. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, a total of 553 healthcare workers in 24 hospitals completed the Orientations to Happiness questionnaire between June and July 2020. Results: Healthcare workers’ overall happiness was significantly different between hospitals of public and mission ownership (p<0.05). The orientations to happiness mean scores of both pursuits of pleasure and meaning were significantly different between public and mission hospitals (p<0.05). However, there were no statistically significant differences in the pursuit of engagement among the healthcare workers between public and mission hospitals (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our results may have policy and practical implications related to healthcare workers’ happiness policies and programs in future, aimed at health workforce strengthening. Future studies should replicate this study across the remaining 46 counties in Kenya.

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“…Taking into consideration the amount of responsibility DHPs have, dentistry is one of the most stressful of the health professions [ 3 ]. DHPs tend to address a large number of challenges faced on a daily basis: healthcare sector crisis, unsatisfied patients, lack of professionalism among the staff, unsatisfactory working conditions, stress, and pressure from the environment regarding high social and economic standards related to dental professionals [ 4 ]. All of these contribute to a strong dissatisfaction of DHPs, which is reflected in their everyday practice [ 8 ].…”

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“…Dentistry can be a very stressful profession thus to encourage dental professionals to provide high quality service, assessing job satisfaction becomes important for understanding how work environmental factors impact it [ 4 ]. According to Gilmour et al [ 5 ] dentistry has frequently been described as a stressful occupation, and is associated with greater incidence of ill health, alcoholism, and suicide than other medical professions.…”

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Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study

Kumar

Mohammadnezhad

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background: Reviewing job satisfaction is crucial as it has an impact on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, as well as leading to a better organizational commitment of employees that enhances the organizations succession and progress as well as better staff retention. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of job satisfaction amongst Dental Health Professionals (DHPs) in Fiji and associated factors. Methods: This study used a phenomenological qualitative method approach commencing from August to November, 2021. The target group for this study were the DHPs who provide prosthetic services. This study was conducted among DHPs from 4 purposively selected clinics in Fiji. A semi- structured open-ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Thematic analysis was used to transcribe and analyze the audio qualitative data collected from the interviews. Results: Twenty-nine DHPs took part in the in-depth interview and the responses were grouped into three themes. The findings from the study indicate that DHPs are most satisfied with their teamwork and the relationship they have with their colleagues and co-workers, followed by the nature of the work and the supervision they received. The participants indicated that they were less satisfied with professional development opportunities and least satisfied with their pay and organizational support they receive. Conclusion: The results of this study have identified gaps and areas for improvement of job satisfaction for DHPs who provide prosthetic services in Fiji such as need for more career and professional development pathways, improved infrastructure to support prosthetic service delivery in Fiji and improve remuneration for DHPs. Understanding the factors that affect satisfaction levels and being able to act accordingly are likely to lead to positive outcomes both for DHPs and their organization.

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Are dentists happy? A study among dental practitioners in coastal Andhra Pradesh using subjective happiness scale

Abstract: Although dentistry has been recognized as a stressful profession, majority of the dentists under study had a happiness score above the mean, and the level of satisfaction was influenced by various sociodemographic factors.

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Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

Predictors and level of job satisfaction among the dental workforce in national guard health affairs

A cross-sectional study on the pursuit of happiness among healthcare workers in the context of health systems strengthening: The case of Meru County, Kenya.

Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study

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