Clúa Espuny J L, Aguilar Martín C
CAP Temple, Tortosa, Tarragona.
Aten Primaria. 1998 Sep 30;22(5):308-13.
To find what factors explain best the pride of belonging to a public health enterprise.
A descriptive crossover study.
One primary care CHS.
Staff of 363 from Tortosa's Primary Care administrative staff.
All the employees were sent a self-filling questionnaire on the quality of their professional life. 232 returned the questionnaire filled in (63.9%). They showed an average value for the overall quality of professional life (5.40 +/- 2.09). The general profile covered the following perceptions taken together: sufficient intrinsic motivation; in a work-place with sufficient responsibility, training and social support; associated with enough work-load; with some emotional support from the managers; having some inconveniences caused by work. The pride in belonging to the CHS was high (6.86 +/- 2.50), with those over 45 giving a significantly higher average reply. Among doctors, pride was significantly lower. The multiple regression model identified three significant variables which explained 67.5% of the variability in the pride of belonging to the CHS: recognition of effort, being properly trained for their current job and length of service.
a) Professionals are quite proud of belonging to the CHS. b) Their perception of the quality of professional life is average.
