Exploring effort-reward imbalance and professional quality of life among health workers in Cape Town, South Africa: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the context of a growing appreciation for the wellbeing of the health workforce as the foundation of high-quality, sustainable health systems, this paper presents findings from two complementary studies to explore occupational stress and professional quality of life among health workers that were conducted in preparation for a task-shifting intervention to improve antenatal mental health services in Cape Town.

Methods

This mixed-methods, cross-sectional study was conducted in public sector Midwife Obstetric Units and associated Non-Profit Organisations in Cape Town. Semi-structured interviews and a quantitative survey were conducted among facility-and community-based professional and lay health workers. The survey included demographic as well as effort-reward i

SUBMITTER: Jensen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8885139 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature