Continuous Training and Job Satisfaction among Argentine Nursing Professionals
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the relationship between participation in continuing education and job satisfaction among nursing professionals from a private health institution, considering the impact of sociodemographic and occupational factors. Methodology: Observational, cross-sectional study involving 77 nursing professionals who signed an informed consent. A sociodemographic questionnaire, another on continuing education, and the Job Satisfaction Scale were applied. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple binary logistic regression. Results: 72.7% of the professionals were female and 57.1% held a bachelor's degree. A total of 84.4% considered continuing education important, and 75.3% had participated in training over the past year, mainly through courses or diploma programs delivered in a blended format (in-person and virtual). Only 62.1% indicated that the training was offered at their workplace. On the other hand, 58.5% reported moderate or high job satisfaction. Greater job satisfaction was observed among those who had participated in training (OR 1.68, 95% CI 0.55–5.17) and worked fewer than 45 hours per week (OR 1.77, 95% CI 0.48–6.62), while lower satisfaction was found among those with less than 10 years at the institution (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.26–1.73); however, these results were not statistically significant. Conclusion: These findings serve as a starting point for institutional diagnoses and educational interventions, which are essential for professionals in the Americas region, as they are at a disadvantage in this area. Additionally, understanding other factors related to job satisfaction may help promote the well-being and retention of professionals within the health system.
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