Table 1 Mean scores for the 23-item motivation construct

General motivation

Feel motivated to work hard

2.97

Only do this job to get paid

3.95

I do this job as it provides long-term security for me

2.99

Burnout

I feel emotionally drained at the end of the day

3.02

Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I dread having to face another day at work

3.46

Job satisfaction

Overall, I am very satisfied with my job

3.71

I am not satisfied with my colleagues in my work

3.74

I am satisfied with my supervisor

3.92

Intrinsic job satisfaction

I am satisfied with the opportunity to use my abilities in this job

4.00

I am satisfied that I accomplish something worthwhile in this job

4.17

I do not think that my work in this health facility is valuable these days

3.95

Organization commitment

I am proud to be working for this health facility

4.02

I find that my values and this health facility are very similar

3.60

I am glad that I work for this facility rather than other facilities in the country

3.05

I feel very little commitment to this health facility

3.98

This health facility really inspires me to do my very best on the job

3.52

Conscientiousness

I cannot be relied on by my colleagues at work

4.34

I always complete my tasks efficiently and correctly

4.08

I am a hard worker

4.59

Do things that need doing without being asked or told

4.44

Timeliness

I am punctual about coming to work

3.98

I am often absent form work

4.58

It is not a problem if I sometimes come late for work

4.09