Factors Affecting Hospital Workers' Motivation During H1N1 Pandemic
Author Information
Author(s): Imai Hissei, Matsuishi Kunitaka, Ito Atsushi, Mouri Kentaro, Kitamura Noboru, Akimoto Keiko, Mino Koichi, Kawazoe Ayako, Isobe Masanori, Takamiya Shizuo, Mita Tatsuo
Primary Institution: Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital
Hypothesis
What factors influence the motivation and hesitation of hospital workers to work during a public health crisis?
Conclusion
The study found that feeling protected by the government and hospitals increases motivation and decreases hesitation among hospital workers.
Supporting Evidence
- 28.4% of workers reported strong motivation to work.
- 14.7% of workers reported strong hesitation to work.
- 94.1% felt that government protection was weak.
- 79.7% felt that hospital protection was weak.
Takeaway
Hospital workers feel more motivated to work when they believe they are being protected by their government and hospitals, but many feel that this protection is weak.
Methodology
Self-administered anonymous questionnaires were distributed to 3635 employees at three hospitals in Kobe, Japan, and collected over a month.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the self-reported nature of the questionnaire.
Limitations
The study had a non-response bias with a response rate of 46.7%.
Participant Demographics
73.7% female, 64.2% clinical staff, with ages ranging from 20 to 60.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
CI 2.2-5.4 for motivation related to government protection.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website