Family medicine academy trainers' satisfaction in King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

BACKGROUND

The influence of family physicians on the health care system is indisputable. Medical doctors' satisfaction is a critical measure of their wellness which has been negatively associated with physicians' burnout. The satisfaction of physicians is also linked with different health care outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to measure the family medicine academy trainers' satisfaction in King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2020 among KSMC trainers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by a pretested questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Percentage and frequency were used to describe the categories. The Chi-square test was used to assess the differences in satisfaction levels among different categories.

RESULTS

A total of 80 participants were included with a mean age of 40.6 years. Most of the participants were married (86.3%). Furthermore, it was found that 37.5% were extremely satisfied, whereas 3.8% were dissatisfied. Moreover, it was also found that the social level of the trainer was a predictor of their satisfaction, as those with a more stable social life, married or lived with parents, and those who lived together had a significantly higher level of satisfaction.

CONCLUSION

Most trainers were satisfied with the training program; however, limitations in tools, resources, and technology represented the most common concern for them.