title: The effects of community, coworker and organizational support to job satisfaction of nurses in Cameroon.
abstract: This study examined the effects of community, co-worker and organizational support with the job satisfaction of nurses in Cameroon in six major components of the job namely; work, pay, promotion, supervision, co-worker relationships and the job in general. Each variable was examined separately. A convenience sample of 158 staff nurses, participated in this study. The Job Descriptive Index (JDI) questionnaire and the Job In General (JIG) scales were used to measure job satisfaction. Focus group interviews and a content analysis of major themes were conducted. Inferential statistics were used to test the effects of community, co-worker and organizational support and job satisfaction. Results showed significant, positive effects between perceived level of community support, coworker support and organizational support with components of job satisfaction sub-scales. These results are useful for nurse educators, and researches in the formulation and implementation of effective health policies for nurses and health care organizations.
authors.affiliation: Bouve College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Northeastern University, USA. andiwane@Lynn.neu.edu
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authors.lastname: Ndiwane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002163:Cameroon; D002322:Career Mobility; D003256:Community Participation; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009042:Motivation; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000592:standards; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010379:Peer Group; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires