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AuthorIbrahim, I.R.
AuthorIbrahim, Mohamed I.
AuthorMajeed, Ibrahim A.
AuthorAlkhafaje, Zahraa
Available date2023-09-19T07:34:06Z
Publication Date2021-01-01
Publication NamePharmacy Practice
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.18549/PHARMPRACT.2021.1.2190
CitationIbrahim, I. R., Ibrahim, M. I., Majeed, I. A., & Alkhafaje, Z. (2021). Assessment of job satisfaction among community pharmacists in Baghdad, Iraq: a cross-sectional study. Pharmacy Practice (Granada), 19(1).‏
ISSN1885642X
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/47675
AbstractBackground: Pharmacists have the unique position of providing safe and effective care. Hence, addressing their feelings about their working life is crucial to provide good pharmacy services. Objective: this study aimed to assess job satisfaction among Iraqi community pharmacists and determine the effect of pharmacist characteristics on job satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among community pharmacists in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. A simple random sample technique was adopted to select community pharmacists. A survey questionnaire using Warr-Cook-Wall satisfaction scale (ranging from extremely dissatisfied to extremely satisfied) was used to assess job satisfaction. Results: Community pharmacists experienced moderate satisfaction with their jobs. The mean satisfaction score for all pharmacists was 20.4 (SD 3.7). The lowest mean scores occurred for recognition (1.4; SD 0.7), public respect (1.8; SD 0.9), and pharmacy regulations (1.9; SD 0.9). Job satisfaction was significantly affected by pharmacist characteristics, including gender (p<0.001), age (p<0.001), degree level (p=0.003), years in practice (p<0.001), working patterns (p< 0.001), and working hours (p<0.001). Regression analysis indicated pharmacist gender and age had the highest effect on job satisfaction, while, years in practice, working hours, and working pattern had the lowest effect. Conclusions: Community pharmacists expressed moderate satisfaction with their jobs with satisfaction levels being affected by gender, age, years in practice, working patterns, and working hours. New strategies will require support for Iraqi pharmacists by the Ministry of Health and Syndicate of Iraqi Pharmacists before being included in extended pharmacy services.
Languageen
PublisherCentro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas
SubjectCross-Sectional Studies
Emotions
Iraq
Job Satisfaction
Personal Satisfaction
Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmacies
Pharmacists
Regression Analysis
TitleAssessment of job satisfaction among community pharmacists in Baghdad, Iraq: A cross-sectional study
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number19
dc.accessType Full Text


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