Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study

Zainab Alzayer; Zainab Alhashim; Yasser Ali Alharthi; Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alwarthan; Ahmed Abdulaziz Alquorain; Asim Ali Alshehri; Ammar Mohammed Shukr; Omar Ali Alshehri

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Online Published: 07 Dec 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 3078-3085

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study

Zainab Alzayer, Zainab Alhashim, Yasser Ali Alharthi, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alwarthan, Ahmed Abdulaziz Alquorain, Asim Ali Alshehri, Ammar Mohammed Shukr, Omar Ali Alshehri.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the gender differences in job satisfaction among Saudi Arabian anesthesiologists.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted across Saudi Arabia using a modified version of the anesthesia practice satisfaction survey. A total of 350 participants participated in the survey, which focused on identifying how satisfied anesthesiologists were. The survey also included questions about leadership, teamwork, workload, work environment, pay, and career development prospects.
Results: The majority were male (65.4%) and between the ages of 25 and 35 (42%). Most were married (70.9%) and Saudi citizens (78.6%). 55.4% had less than 9 years of experience. Geographically, many people worked in the Central (37.4%) or Eastern (38.3%) regions. The most prevalent academic rank was senior registrar (15.4%), 62.9% of participants expressed satisfaction with their income, 50% said they had a good work-life balance, and the majority worked 40-59 hours a week. Around 95.1% of the participants (n = 333) were in the operating room (OR). Gender showed a significant discrepancy (p-value = 0.006), with male anesthesiologists at 67.2% satisfaction compared to 49.6% for females.
Conclusion: The findings showcase the need for interventions to address differences, improve well-being, and promote gender equity. Factors such as income, work-life balance, and teamwork play essential roles in satisfaction. By tackling these issues, healthcare organizations can increase anesthesiologists’ satisfaction, which leads to better patient outcomes.

Key words: Anesthesiology, job satisfaction, gender differences, Saudi Arabia, influencing factors

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Alzayer Z, Alhashim Z, Alharthi YA, Alwarthan AA, Alquorain AA, Alshehri AA, Shukr AM, Alshehri OA. Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer Z, Alhashim Z, Alharthi YA, Alwarthan AA, Alquorain AA, Alshehri AA, Shukr AM, Alshehri OA. Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=228980 [Access: January 15, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer Z, Alhashim Z, Alharthi YA, Alwarthan AA, Alquorain AA, Alshehri AA, Shukr AM, Alshehri OA. Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer Z, Alhashim Z, Alharthi YA, Alwarthan AA, Alquorain AA, Alshehri AA, Shukr AM, Alshehri OA. Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. IJMDC. (2024), [cited January 15, 2025]; 8(11): 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer, Z., Alhashim, . Z., Alharthi, . Y. A., Alwarthan, . A. A., Alquorain, . A. A., Alshehri, . A. A., Shukr, . A. M. & Alshehri, . O. A. (2024) Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. IJMDC, 8 (11), 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer, Zainab, Zainab Alhashim, Yasser Ali Alharthi, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alwarthan, Ahmed Abdulaziz Alquorain, Asim Ali Alshehri, Ammar Mohammed Shukr, and Omar Ali Alshehri. 2024. Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (11), 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer, Zainab, Zainab Alhashim, Yasser Ali Alharthi, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alwarthan, Ahmed Abdulaziz Alquorain, Asim Ali Alshehri, Ammar Mohammed Shukr, and Omar Ali Alshehri. "Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer, Zainab, Zainab Alhashim, Yasser Ali Alharthi, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alwarthan, Ahmed Abdulaziz Alquorain, Asim Ali Alshehri, Ammar Mohammed Shukr, and Omar Ali Alshehri. "Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.11 (2024), 3078-3085. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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Alzayer, Z., Alhashim, . Z., Alharthi, . Y. A., Alwarthan, . A. A., Alquorain, . A. A., Alshehri, . A. A., Shukr, . A. M. & Alshehri, . O. A. (2024) Gender differences in job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (11), 3078-3085. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1731755152

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