Job motivation of nurses and some influencing factors at Thu Duc Region’s General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City in 2024

Abstract

Objective: The study is aim to describe the job motivation and analyze the factors influencing the work motivation of nurses at Thu Duc Region’s General Hospitals, Ho Chi Minh City in 2024.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of qualitative and quantitative research was conducted through interviews with 336 nurses, 5 in-depth interview and 2 group discussions from January 2024 to October 2024 at Thu Duc Regional General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City

Results: The average job motivation score is 3.70/5, indicating an inaccurate level of work motivation. Among the three groups of factors, dedication has the highest “yes” rate (96.1%), followed by commitment (58.0%), and the lowest is job satisfaction (46.4%). Positive factors include: training policies, a friendly work environment, and support from colleagues. Negative factors include low salary, limited work condition and high pressure work.

Conclusion: It is necessary to improve the payment mechanism, working conditions, tasks assignment, and profession support to enhance the motivation of the nursing staff.