Skip to main content
. 2022 Jun 2;54(2):316–327. doi: 10.3947/ic.2022.0049

Table 5. Job satisfaction and required support.

Total (n = 326) Experience in managing COVID-19 patients (n = 216) No experience in managing COVID-19 patients (n = 110) P-value
Job satisfaction
Unsatisfied 37 (11.3) 28 (13.0) 9 (8.2) 0.327
Moderate 127 (39.0) 84 (38.9) 43 (39.1) -
Satisfied 162 (49.7) 104 (48.1) 58 (52.7) -
Turnover intention
I want to quit my current job 24 (7.4) 19 (8.8) 5 (4.6) 0.165
If I have a chance to change jobs, I’ll leave 62 (19.0) 52 (24.1) 10 (9.1) 0.001
Actively looking for another job 8 (2.5) 7 (3.2) 1 (0.9) 0.275
Required supporta
Reinforcement of rewards 3.6 ± 1.3 3.7 ± 1.3 3.4 ± 1.5 0.085
Priority support for healthcare 3.5 ± 1.5 3.5 ± 1.5 3.4 ± 1.5 0.625
Establishing a peer support system 2.8 ± 1.4 2.6 ± 1.4 3.1 ± 1.3 0.004
Regular education about COVID-19 related issues 2.7 ± 1.2 2.7 ± 1.2 2.7 ± 1.3 0.830
Establishment and operation of the mental health support team in the institution 2.5 ± 1.2 2.5 ± 1.2 2.4 ± 1.3 0.687

Values are presented as number (%) or mean ± standard deviation.

aThe factors were calculated using a priority weighing method (1st place, 5 points; 2nd, 4 points; 3rd, 3 points; 4th, 2 points; 5th, 1 point).

COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019.