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Job Attractiveness and Job Satisfaction of Dental Hygienists: From Japanese Dental Hygienists’ Survey 2019

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  • Yuki Ohara

    (Japanese Dental Hygienists’ Association, Tokyo 169-0071, Japan
    Research Team for Promoting Independence and Mental Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan)

  • Yoshiaki Nomura

    (Department of Translational Research, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan)

  • Yuko Yamamoto

    (Department of Endodontology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan)

  • Ayako Okada

    (Department of Operative Dentistry, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan)

  • Noriyasu Hosoya

    (Department of Endodontology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan)

  • Nobuhiro Hanada

    (Department of Translational Research, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan)

  • Hirohiko Hirano

    (Research Team for Promoting Independence and Mental Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
    Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan)

  • Noriko Takei

    (Japanese Dental Hygienists’ Association, Tokyo 169-0071, Japan)

Abstract

Job attractiveness and job satisfaction are important factors in the continuity of employment among healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to assess job satisfaction and job attractiveness among dental hygienists in Japan. The Japan Dental Hygienists Association conducted a survey of the employment status of Japanese dental hygienists in 2019. Questionnaires were distributed to all 16,722 members, and 8932 were returned (Collection rate: 53.4%). Data from 7869 currently working dental hygienists were analysed in this study. We analysed seven items of job attractiveness, 14 items of job satisfaction, and 13 items of request for improving the working environment. Item response theory and structural equation modelling (SEM) were utilized for the analysis. For attractiveness of dental hygienists’ work, respondents placed greater emphasis on the fact that dental hygienists needed national qualifications rather than on income stability. SEM showed that job satisfaction consisted of two factors, ‘Value for work’ and ‘Working environment’, as did job attractiveness, with ‘Contribution’ and ‘Assured income’. Value for work affects the contribution to people, and, employment environment affects assured income. Improving job satisfaction and work environments could help to improve the employment rate of dental hygienists, which could positively influence patient care.

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  • Yuki Ohara & Yoshiaki Nomura & Yuko Yamamoto & Ayako Okada & Noriyasu Hosoya & Nobuhiro Hanada & Hirohiko Hirano & Noriko Takei, 2021. "Job Attractiveness and Job Satisfaction of Dental Hygienists: From Japanese Dental Hygienists’ Survey 2019," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-9, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:2:p:755-:d:481895
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