Asma Dahar, Sudesh Luhana.
Analyzing Professional Well-being: the Intersection of Demographics, Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction.
Pak J Med Dentistry Jan ;13(1):88-95.

Background: Work-life balance (WLB) is a multifaceted and contemporary phenomenon where individuals strive to attain balance among their personal, professional, and social domains but haven`t received significant consideration. This study aimed to investigate and comprehend the impact of demographics on WLB and work satisfaction amongst medical and dental practitioners. Method: An observational, cross-sectional study was performed between medical and dental practitioners in Karachi from January to March 2023. The questionnaire consisted of demographics, work details, work satisfaction-related questions, and psychological and support questions, which were evaluated using a 3-point Likert scale. Analysis was done using SPSS software version 26 with a p<0.05. The chi-square test and Pearson correlation test were employed to observe the association pattern. Results: A total of 383 out of 385 responses (99.4%) were included in the study. Females in the study were 51.3% and males were 48.7%. Of those who belonged to the dental department 71% and 29% belonged to the medical department. In this sample, variables such as marital status (p=0.044), department (p<0.001), and dependents (p=0.010) were found to be significant with WLB score. In contrast, gender (p=0.032), marital status (p=0.022), and dependents (p<0.001) were significant in work satisfaction scores. Conclusion: A notable correlation was observed between demographics with work-life balance (WLB). Institutions are encouraged to prioritize initiatives that increase awareness among their staff and nurture a stress-free environment to enhance well-being, contributing to individual satisfaction and organizational growth.

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