Job satisfaction and its influencing factors among staff in blood stations in China

  Objective  To examine the status and influencing factors of job satisfaction among all staff in blood stations in China and to provide references for sustainable development of blood stations.

  Methods  A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among 7 060 staff in all the blood stations (n = 353) in China during August 2018. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used in data analysis.

  Results  Among the 4 438 staff completing the survey, 86.3% (3 828) were not satisfied with their income level and about a half of the staff were dissatisfied with the overall operation efficiency of the blood station (51.1%, 2 292) and the general situation of the blood station (49.4%, 2 194). The job satisfaction of the staff was significantly influenced by professional title, annual income, sophistication level of routine work, working achievement, performance appraisal, and working ability (P < 0.05 for all).

  Conclusion  The job satisfaction is not at a high level and mainly influenced by professional title, annual income, sophistication level of routine work, working achievement, performance appraisal, and working ability among staff in blood stations in China.