Adudu O P, Amadasun F E
Department of Anaesthesiology,University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin city, Nigeria.
Niger Postgrad Med J. 2008 Mar;15(1):28-31.
To examine the work and home domain characteristics of anaesthetists in Nigeria, and the impact of these on work and family life.
A total of 200 self-administered questionnaires were distributed to anaesthetists in various health institutions in Nigeria. Of these, 114 (57%) were returned. Information contained in the questionnaire included demographic characteristics, qualification, rank and years spent in the specialty, spouse occupation and details of work and family life.
The 114 respondents consisted of 86 males (77%) and 28 females (22.8%), aged between 30 and 59 years. The average weekly working hours were 58.4 hours. About half of the respondents could study anaesthesia at home sometimes, while 25% each could do so always or not at all. About 41% of the respondents could respond to emergencies at home immediately, while 45% could only do so after first reporting to work. Respondents' recommendation to enhance work and family life included reduced work load, more flexible work schedule, accommodation close to place of work, among others.
Positive impact on service output as well as enhanced job satisfaction will ensue if the recommendations in this study are implemented by the relevant authorities.
研究尼日利亚麻醉医师的工作和家庭领域特征，以及这些特征对其工作和家庭生活的影响。
向尼日利亚各医疗机构的麻醉医师发放了总共200份自填式问卷。其中，114份（57%）被收回。问卷中的信息包括人口统计学特征、资质、职级和从事该专业的年限、配偶职业以及工作和家庭生活细节。
114名受访者中，男性86名（77%），女性28名（22.8%），年龄在30至59岁之间。平均每周工作时长为58.4小时。约一半的受访者有时能在家中学习麻醉知识，25%的受访者总是能在家学习或根本无法在家学习。约41%的受访者能在家中立即应对紧急情况，45%的受访者则只能先汇报工作后再应对。受访者对改善工作和家庭生活的建议包括减轻工作量、更灵活的工作时间表、在工作地点附近提供住处等。
如果相关部门实施本研究中的建议，将对服务产出产生积极影响，并提高工作满意度。
