Factors that affect the job satisfaction of Saudi Arabian nurses
- Authors: Alotaibi, Jazi , Paliadelis, Penny , Valenzuela, Fredy‐Roberto
- Date: 2016
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Journal of Nursing Management Vol. 24, no. 3 (2016), p. 275-282
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- Description: Background Saudi Arabia has a chronic shortage of Saudi national nurses. This research contributes to a greater understanding of how job satisfaction influences the recruitment and retention of Saudi nationals within the nursing profession. Methods Qualitative data were gathered from Saudi nurses and content analysis was used to identify themes in the written responses. Results Four main themes emerged from the data: lack of educational opportunities and support and the poor image of the nursing profession, perceptions of favouritism, high workloads and stressful work environment and the effect of religion on job satisfaction. Conclusions Saudi nurses would be more satisfied with their jobs if they had greater access to educational opportunities and if there was a reduction in workload and the perceived favouritism in the workplace was addressed. Religion was also found to play a significant role in supporting job satisfaction. Implications for nursing management These findings suggest the development of educational scholarships, as well as policies that better support equity in the workplace, to address Saudi nurses’ level of job satisfaction. The generally positive impact of cultural and religious beliefs is also highlighted in this study.
Knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia
- Authors: Alanazi, Faisal , Alotaibi, Jazi , Paliadelis, Penny , Alqarawi, Nada , Alsharari, Abdaldarem , Albagawi, Bander
- Date: 2018
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Saudi Medical Journal Vol. 39, no. 10 (2018), p. 981-989
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- Description: Objectives: To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we conducted literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, BIOSIS Citation Index, and Web of Science using the following keywords: “Knowledge” OR “Awareness” AND “Diabetes Mellitus” AND “Saudi Arabia.” Records were screened, and relevant studies were selected and synthesized narratively. Results: Nineteen articles are included in our systematic review. These studies included the following populations: DM patients (n=13), healthcare workers (n=3), medical students (n=1), secondary school students (n=1), and general population (n=1). Most studies found a lack of public awareness of the risk factors and complications of DM. Among medical students and healthcare workers, knowledge about the epidemiology of the disease and angle of insulin injection was deficient. Conclusion: This review highlights the need for increased knowledge and awareness of DM among the Saudi population. The means of improving knowledge and awareness of DM needs to be integrated into existing healthcare systems and processes to better inform patients, families, and communities about this chronic disease.