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Practice environment determinants of job satisfaction among midwives at healthcare facilities in Accra Metropolis: A multicentre study

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  • Dorothy Akua Aikins
  • Collins Atta Poku
  • Ernestina Donkor
  • Florence Naab

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Introduction: Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) has been one of the key goals for all partners of health globally. The health workforce especially midwives are among the principal skilled experts for achieving the goal. This is evidenced in the role they play in caring for pregnant women from the antenatal stages to the postpartum periods. However, very little has been reported about midwives’ job satisfaction in Ghana. The study assessed the practice environment determinants of job satisfaction among registered midwives in Ghana. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted to recruit midwives from public and quasi-government hospitals in Accra Metropolis. Validated scales—‘Measure of Job Satisfaction’ and ‘Practice Environment Scale of Nursing Work Index’ were used for data collection. Data was analysed through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and linear regression. Results: Midwives had a positive perception of their work environment. They were generally satisfied with their job but were dissatisfied with their salaries. Key determinants of midwives’ job satisfaction included years of work as a midwife, managers’ leadership and support, and adequacy of human and material resources. Conclusion: Improving midwives’ job satisfaction through enabling the work environment will go a long way to improve healthcare provision in the healthcare delivery points in helping achieve SDG 3.

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  • Dorothy Akua Aikins & Collins Atta Poku & Ernestina Donkor & Florence Naab, 2023. "Practice environment determinants of job satisfaction among midwives at healthcare facilities in Accra Metropolis: A multicentre study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(3), pages 1-11, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0282251
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282251
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