Community Health Nursing-A Study to assess the Level of job Satisfaction among Asha workers of Waghodia Taluka Mrs. Varghese Ruhi1,*, Mr. PGN Swamy2, Ms. Chaudhari Jigisha3 1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Sumandeep College of Nursing 2Head of Department/Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Sumandeep College of Nursing 3Final Year, M. Sc. Nursing, Sumandeep College of Nursing, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara-391760 *Corresponding Author Email:
Online published on 7 July, 2018. Abstract Background Job satisfaction of the ASHA worker naturally depends on the economically, social and cultural conditions. ASHA worker who cannot get a sufficient wage will face with the problem of maintaining his or her family's life. This problem puts the ASHA worker far from being satisfied. ASHAs have expressed dissatisfaction with the incentives and expectations of better or regular pay. The aim of the study is to assess the level of job satisfaction among ASHA workers and to find association between level of job satisfaction with selected demographic variable. A Survey research approach with descriptive research design was used. The sampling technique was Non-probability purposive sampling. The participants were ASHA workers of Waghodiataluka who working under the Dhiraj General Hospital. Those ASHA workers who had agreed willingly to participate in the study, data taken from them. A total of 100 ASHA workers were assessed in terms of inclusion criteria. Data was collected by using practice checklist. The rating score under 1–10 is considered as level of job dissatisfaction and 11–20 was considered as level of job satisfaction. Data was analysed by using descriptive & inferential statistics. In that frequency, mean, SD, & Chi square test were included. The data was also presented in graphically. There were 25% ASHA workers dissatisfied with their job and 75% ASHA workers Satisfied with their job. There is not significant association between level of job satisfaction and demographic variables. The data was interpreted by suitable and appropriate statistical methods. It concluded that large number of ASHA workers were satisfied with their working condition and there by satisfied with their job. Top Keywords Assess, Job satisfaction, Variable. Top |