Work-Family Conflict and Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians of Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Perceived Life Satisfaction

Akram, Bushra; Bibi, Bushra; Ahmed, Mirza Ashfaq; Kausar, Noreena

doi:10.1177/0030222820947246

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“…Moreover, work support protected physicians when difficulties arose. Similarly, Akram et al (50) found that life satisfaction is a negative predictor of suicidal ideation. Furthermore, the perceived life satisfaction holds a significant role in decreasing the levels of work-family conflict and suicidal ideation among physicians.…”

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Suicidal ideation and their relationship with job satisfaction and job strain among Jordanian hospitals’ healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study

Alnajdawi,

Alsawalqa,

Alrawashdeh

2024

Front. Public Health

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Suicidal ideation is a major health problem that occurs in response to complex interactions among psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors. The phenomenon of suicidal ideation among healthcare professionals is still shrouded in mystery in Jordanian society, and there is still a scarcity of studies on its relationship with job strain and job satisfaction has been examined in the Arab world. Therefore, to fill this gap, this study aimed to reveal the prevalence of suicidal ideation among Jordanian hospitals health care professionals, and its relationship to job satisfaction and job strain. Additionally, how some sociodemographic factors were correlated with suicidal ideation levels, including age, sex, monthly income, occupation, years of experience, and sector type. Data were collected through a survey including sociodemographic characteristics, Suicidal ideation Scale (SIS), Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS), and Demand Control Support Questionnaire (DCSQ). The survey was distributed among 910 physicians and nurses of both sexes in public and private Jordanian hospitals. The survey was conducted using an anonymous online platform via Google Forms between October 2022 and December 2023. In light of the strain theory of suicide (STS), our results showed that physicians and nurses reported low levels of suicidal ideation and job satisfaction, with high levels of job strain. Suicidal ideation was positively correlated with job strain and negatively correlated with job satisfaction. Job satisfaction is negatively correlated with job strain. Job satisfaction was a significant mediator between job strain and suicidal ideation. Greater attention should be paid to the work environment in healthcare, particularly to enhance social support, increase job satisfaction levels, reduce job strain, and provide extensive training on effective prevention strategies for suicidal ideation and behaviour in the workplace. Additionally, policies and practices related to the health sector should be modified to create stable, healthy, and safe relationships and work environments.

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Suicidal ideation and their relationship with job satisfaction and job strain among Jordanian hospitals’ healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study

Alnajdawi,

Alsawalqa,

Alrawashdeh

2024

Front. Public Health

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“…However, to the best of our knowledge, we are the first study to examine the associated factors of suicidal ideation among medical students who had been exposed to workplace violence, so more research is necessary to examine the relationship between suicidal ideation and relationship status. In addition, work–life conflict, a risk factor for suicidal ideation [ 78 ], was common among healthcare workers in China, especially those with a partner [ 79 ]. Thus, medical students exposed to workplace violence may have difficulty in obtaining support from their partner and face work–life conflict, which is related to their suicidal ideation.…”

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Workplace violence inflicted by patients or their family members/visitors and its relationship with suicidal ideation among undergraduate medical students during clinical training in China

Wang,

Peng,

Liu

et al. 2023

Annals of Medicine

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Background Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a significant public concern that profoundly impacts healthcare workers. However, there is a dearth of knowledge regarding the prevalence of workplace violence and its correlation with suicidal ideation among undergraduate medical students in China during their clinical training. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of workplace violence inflicted by patients or their family members/visitors and to assess its association with suicidal ideation among undergraduate medical students. Method The snowballing sampling technique was used to recruit Chinese medical students. A question designed by the research team was used to ask medical students about their encounters with workplace violence. Students’ basic demographic information and mental distresses (learning burnout, depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, alcohol abuse/dependence, excessive daytime sleepiness and history of mental disorders) were also assessed. As appropriate, the data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, independent-sample t -tests and multiple logistic regression. Results Out of the 1402 undergraduate medical students who participated, 493 (35.2%) reported having experienced workplace violence inflicted by patients or their family members/visitors, of which 394 (28.1%) were verbal abuse, 14 (1.0%) were physical aggression, and 85 (6.1%) were suffered from both verbal abuse and physical aggression. Furthermore, students exposed to workplace violence were more likely to report suicidal ideation and had a higher prevalence of learning burnout, depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, alcohol abuse/dependence and excessive daytime sleepiness. Depression symptoms, history of mental disorders, learning burnout and having a partner were significantly associated with suicidal ideation in this population. Conclusion The prevalence of workplace violence inflicted by patients or their family members/visitors was high among undergraduate medical students in China. This may be associated with their mental distress and suicidal ideation. Consequently, it is crucial to strengthen workplace safety measures and promptly implement interventions to mitigate the potentially serious consequences.

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“…Akbarian et al reported that Work-life balance in family physicians is poor [46]. Severe work-home imbalance can lead to great psychological stress, emotional problems, and even an increased risk of suicide [47]. The working environment of primary health workers mainly includes post environment, management mechanism, colleague relationship, relationship with service objects, salary and welfare.…”

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Prevalence of burnout and influencing factors among Family Doctor Team Members in Guangzhou: a cross-sectional study

Wang,

Huang

et al. 2023

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Background Family doctor contract service is an important part of primary health care in China, serving a large number of special population. Burnout of family doctor team members(FDTMs) can affect the quality of primary health care, so the high level of burnout among family doctor team members(FDTMs) is a major challenge for strengthening primary health care services. However, few studies examine the status of burnout among FDTMs. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of burnout on the FDTMs and factors associated with burnout. Methods A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from September 2020 to January 2021, with a self-administered structured questionnaire from 749 FDTMs in Guangzhou, China. The status of burnout was evaluated using the Chinese Maslach Burnout Inventory (CMBI) with three dimensions: emotional exhaustion(EE), depersonalization(DP), and reduced personal accomplishment (PA). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, variance analysis and stepwise linear regression analysis. Results Of the respondents, the detection rate of burnout reached to 69.83%, 19.76% of members had EE, 38.58% suffered from DP, and 53.40% were exposed to PA. FDTMs who were re-employed, with higher workload, under the age of 30, with lower income, with long working years, cannot balance work and family life, cannot adapt to the working environment, work with clients unharmoniously, and had lower level of professional identity and job satisfaction reported a higher degree of burnout. Conclusion Burnout has become prevalent among FDTMs in Guangzhou, China. Multiple strategies are needed to reduce some high-risk groups' vulnerability to burnout, such as improving doctor-patient relationships, providing safer workplace environments, increasing professional identity and job satisfaction.

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Work-Family Conflict and Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians of Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Perceived Life Satisfaction

Cited by 12 publications

References 49 publications

Suicidal ideation and their relationship with job satisfaction and job strain among Jordanian hospitals’ healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study

Suicidal ideation and their relationship with job satisfaction and job strain among Jordanian hospitals’ healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study

Workplace violence inflicted by patients or their family members/visitors and its relationship with suicidal ideation among undergraduate medical students during clinical training in China

Prevalence of burnout and influencing factors among Family Doctor Team Members in Guangzhou: a cross-sectional study

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