Citation

Sherman MF, Gershon RRM, Samar SM, Pearson JM, Canton AN, Damsky MR. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2008; 50(12): 1430-1441.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD; Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY; and Mobile Health Management Services, Inc.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0b013e31818a388e

PMID

19092499

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:: Although many of the well known work characteristics associated with job satisfaction in home health care have been documented, a unique aspect of the home health care aides' (HHA) work environment that might also affect job satisfaction is the fact that their workplace is a household. To obtain a better understanding of the potential impact of the risks/exposures/hazards within the household environment on job satisfaction and job retention in home care, we recently conducted a risk assessment study. METHODS:: Survey data from a convenience sample of 823 New York City HHAs were obtained and analyzed. RESULTS:: Household/job-related risks, environmental exposures, transportation issues, threats/verbal and physical abuse, and potential for violence were significantly correlated with HHA job satisfaction and job retention. CONCLUSIONS:: Addressing the modifiable risk factors in the home health care household may improve job satisfaction and reduce job turnover in this work population.

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