Effect of Professional Ownership on Compassion Fatigue and Quality of Life among Midwives

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to examine the effect of professional belonging on compassion fatigue and quality of life among midwives. Methods: This relational descriptive study was conducted with 410 midwives working in 1st and 2nd level health institutions in Malatya province between 01.03.2020 and 15.07.2021. Data were collected using a web-based survey sent online. Data were collected using the Personal Introduction Form, Midwifery Belonging Scale, Compassion Fatigue Brief Scale, and Quality of Life Scale for Employees. Results: The average age of the midwives in the study was 33.02, 76.6% had a bachelor's degree, 62.4% were married, 46.8% had an income equal to their expenses, 50.0% did not have children, 90.7% did not find the salary they received as a midwife sufficient, 58.3% chose the midwifery profession in order not to have problems finding a job, 30.7% were currently working at ASM, 89.8% did not have an administrative position at the institution, 48.5% worked in shifts, and the average total service period was 9.08%. A statistically significant relationship was found between the midwives' professional sense of belonging total mean score (75.99 ± 18.94) and the quality of life sub-dimension burnout (23.23 ± 5.89) at a low level negatively, and a moderately positive relationship with professional satisfaction (28.91 ± 10.06) (p