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Job satisfaction and leaving intentions of midwives: analysis of a multinational cross‐sectional survey
Author(s) -
Jarosova Darja,
Gurkova Elena,
Palese Alvisa,
Godeas Gloria,
Ziakova Katarina,
Song Mi Sook,
Lee Jongwon,
Cordeiro Raul,
Chan Sally WaiChi,
Babiarczyk Beata,
Fras Malgorzata,
Nedvedova Daniela
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/jonm.12273
Subject(s) - job satisfaction , turnover intention , turnover , nursing , scale (ratio) , multinational corporation , cross sectional study , maternity leave , psychology , medicine , social psychology , political science , management , physics , pathology , quantum mechanics , economics , sick leave , law , physical therapy
Aim To investigate the relationship between turnover intentions and job satisfaction among hospital midwives from seven countries and to determine how the related variables differ between countries. Background Studies investigating professional turnover and job satisfaction among midwives are limited in scope. Method A cross‐sectional descriptive survey was used to investigate the intended turnover and job satisfaction relationship among 1190 hospital midwives in European and Asian countries. Data were collected using a set of questionnaires that included questions regarding the leaving intentions of midwives and the McCloskey/Mueller satisfaction scale. Results Midwives were least satisfied with their extrinsic rewards and professional opportunities and with the balance between family and work. Significant differences were found in all domains of job satisfaction according to midwives’ intentions to leave their current workplace in hospital or profession of midwife, and to work abroad. Conclusion There are some general satisfying and dissatisfying elements for the profession of midwife across different countries. Implications for nursing management The results highlight the importance of understanding midwives’ leaving intentions and related factors across different countries. To prevent midwife turnover, health‐care managers should gain greater insight into the early stage of midwives’ turnover intention.