Research Status of Job Satisfaction among Obstetric Nurses

  • Shan Wang Meiga Polytechnic Institute Hubei, Xiaogan 432017, Hubei, China
  • Zhihua Tan Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, China
Keywords: Obstetric nurses, Job satisfaction, Influencing factors

Abstract

This paper analyzes the current research status of job satisfaction among obstetric nurses at home and abroad, including research methods, influencing factors, correlation relationships, and countermeasures to improve job satisfaction of obstetric nurses. It aims to provide a reference for subsequent studies on job satisfaction of obstetric nurses.

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Published
2025-10-16