Relationship of Ergonomics, Lifestyle and Job Satisfaction among Sonographers in Riyadh, KSA

Authors

  • Uzma Zaidi
  • Lina Fahmi Hammad
  • Salwa Saad Awad
  • Safaa Mostafa Ali Elkholi
  • Hind Diouri Qasem

Keywords:

Ergonomics, Job satisfaction, Lifestyle, sonographers

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study is to investigate the relationship between ergonomics, lifestyle and job satisfaction among Sonographers in Riyadh KSA.
METHODOLOGY: Predictive Correlational Design study was carried out at Riyadh KSA. Ergonomics were measured by administering subscale of work context derived from the Work Design Questionnaire. Whereas, Job Stress Scale was used to measure the level of job satisfaction. Self-rated scales measured lifestyle variables included perceived health, average sleep and frequency of exercise. Data was collected through survey research forms.
RESULTS: Results revealed the significant relationship between ergonomics and job satisfaction (r=0.251, p=0.002). Among lifestyle variables, perceived good health (r= 0.214, p=0.008) and sleep (r=0.242. p=0.003) were found positively related to job satisfaction. Whereas, the strong positive correlation
was found between ergonomics and frequency of physical activity (r=0.255, p=0.005). No significant difference was found between male and female  Sonographers on ergonomics and job satisfaction except sub-variables of lifestyle.
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study contributed to evaluating the working condition of sonographers and their job satisfaction. It was found that appropriate ergonomics can predict job satisfaction among sonographers. Effective strategies for better utilization of work settings as well as achieving satisfaction in work through lifestyle was discussed to enhance the performance of sonographers.

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Published

2019-04-09

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Zaidi U, Hammad LF, Awad SS, Elkholi SMA, Qasem HD. Relationship of Ergonomics, Lifestyle and Job Satisfaction among Sonographers in Riyadh, KSA. J Liaq Uni Med Health Sci [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 9 [cited 2024 May 7];17(03):127-34. Available from: http://ojs.lumhs.edu.pk/index.php/jlumhs/article/view/53

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Vol. 17 No. 03 (2018): Journal Of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences

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