Table 2.
Work Satisfaction as a Paramedic (n = 200)
| Factor/facet | Large extent (%) | Moderate extent (%) | Little extent (%) | Irrelevant (%) | Meana ± sd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability to save lives | 88 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0.79 ± 4.49 |
| The training/professional preparation | 75 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0.91 ± 3.96 |
| The equipment needed to perform the work | 69 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0.95 ± 3.73 |
| The ability to make decisions at work | 56 | 18 | 24 | 2 | 1.17 ± 3.43 |
| Work as a paramedic in general | 24 | 15 | 55 | 6 | 1.08 ± 3.43 |
| Work integrates well with family life | 14 | 18 | 64 | 4 | 1.28 ± 2.60 |
aMean was calculated excluding “irrelevant” answers