Evaluation of the perception of quality of work life in a first-level state health care organization in Mexico

Abstract

Health professionals at work have been identified with physical, mental and emotional risk derived from the complexity of their function, which has a decisive influence on the quality of work life.  Objective to evaluate the sociodemographic factors and the perception of the quality of work life of the staff assigned to a first-level state health care organization in Mexico.  Materials and methods: From a population of 322 workers, a sample of 148 employees was calculated. The inclusion criteria were: 1) They had worked for at least one year, with any type of contract, 2) They agreed to participate, regardless of gender, position. or age.   A Quality of Work Life questionnaire was applied consisting of sociodemographic variables and 15 dimensions, with Cronbach's alpha .952, Kolmogorov-Smirnov Normality, Mean and Pearson correlation were calculated; The quantitative, transversal, descriptive, non-experimental, correlational method was used.  The bioethical criteria were confidentiality, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, equity, scientific integrity and responsibility. Results: Job satisfaction correlates with remuneration with .874, motivation with equity with job satisfaction with .836, and intrinsic motivation with organizational participation with .930.  The average indicated that identity obtained 24.5% and motivation with equity 24%.  Conclusion according to the average, there is a good perception of the quality of work life, the staff is young, with less than 5 years of seniority, there is little basic staff, remuneration and motivation with equity has a great impact on job satisfaction. Organizational participation generates high intrinsic motivation and motivation with equity produces job satisfaction.