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Table 3 Factor loadings for the two main subscales identified through principal component analysis of the 17-question health worker satisfaction survey (n = 62)

From: What elements of the work environment are most responsible for health worker dissatisfaction in rural primary care clinics in Tanzania?

 

Factor loading

Subscale 1: Tools to get the job done (explains 25.4% of overall variance)

 Enough staff to provide quality patient care

0.4079

 Consistent availability of supplies and medications to perform my duties

0.3861

 Enough staff to get the work done

0.3835

 I am satisfied with my pay compared to similar jobs in other organizations

0.3829

 I feel that my workload is manageable (not too heavy)

0.3413

 Functioning equipment and infrastructure to perform my duties

0.2896

 Adequate pre-service (continuing) education to improve my skills

0.2209

 Enough time and opportunity to discuss patient care problems with other staff

0.1883

Subscale 2: Supportive interpersonal environment (explains 20.0% of overall variance)

 Clinical officers, nurses and other health workers have good working relationships

0.4023

 I find that my opinions are respected at work

0.3895

 Freedom to make important patient care and work decisions

0.3873

 Adequate clinical supervision in this position

0.3328

 Adequate access to referral to a higher-level facility for sick patients

0.3289

 District health managers support and value health workers

0.3284

 Adequate mentoring and support to assist me in this position

0.2726

 I am satisfied with the recognition I get for the work that I do

0.2534

 Adequate in-service (continuing) education to improve my skills

0.2023