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    Perceptions of Dental Health Professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: A qualitative study

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    Publication date
    2022-08-29
    Author
    Kumar, S.
    Mohammadnezhad, Masoud
    Keyword
    Dental health professionals
    Fiji
    Job satisfaction
    Perceptions
    Work challenges
    Rights
    (c) 2022 The Authors. This is an Open Access article distributed under the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
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    Abstract
    Reviewing factors that affect work challenges is crucial for any organization as it has an impact of organizational commitment for a better service delivery and job satisfaction. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on work challenges and the impact it has on job satisfaction in Fiji. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, qualitative method approach (nationwide) was done commencing from August to November, 2021. DHPs who provide prosthetic services in Fiji were selected using purposive selection located at Nakasi Dental Clinic, Lautoka Dental Clinic, Labasa Dental Clinic, and Fiji National University. A total of 29 DHPs participated in the in-depth interview, and the responses were grouped into nine themes: working conditions, the location of practice, equipment and material, a lack of specialization, service delivery, organizational support, remuneration, career development, and promotions. A semi-structured open-ended questionnaire in the form of an interview via a virtual platform—Zoom was used for data collection. Thematic analysis was used to transcribe and analyze the audio recordings. Results: The findings from the study indicated that factors such as working conditions, the location of practice, equipment and material, a lack of specialization, service delivery, organizational support, remuneration, career development, and promotions were associated with work challenges. Conclusion: Gaps and areas for the improvement of work challenges and its impact on job satisfaction were identified for DHPs who provide prosthetic services in Fiji such as a need for more career and professional development pathways, improved infrastructure to support prosthetic service delivery, and better remuneration.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10454/19150
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    Citation
    Kumar S and Mohammadnezhad M (2022) Perceptions of Dental Health Professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: A qualitative study. Journal Of International Society Of Preventive And Community Dentistry. 12(4): 426-435.
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    https://doi.org/10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_74_22
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