A Study of Professionals' Quality of Life among Dentists in Public and Private Healthcare Facilities

Background: Dentists are more susceptible to various negative health outcomes that can significantly impact their professional quality of life. This study aimed to assess the professional quality of life of dentists working in public and private healthcare settings. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on ۶۸ dentists working in public and private healthcare facilities in Zanjan City in ۲۰۲۱. Data were collected using the Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL-۲) questionnaire. SPSS version ۱۶ was used to analyze data through descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, ANOVA, and a linear regression model at a ۹۵% confidence interval. Results: The participants' professional quality of life levels were as follows: ۱۹ participants (۲۷.۹%) showed a low level, ۱۴ participants (۲۰.۶%) had an average level, and ۳۵ participants (۵۱.۵%) reported a high level. There was a significant relationship between income, type of organizational activity, and professional quality of life (P > ۰.۰۵). Conclusion: More than half of the dentists had a high professional quality of life. It is recommended that strategies be developed to further enhance the work-related quality of life for dentists, particularly those working in the public sector.

کلیدواژه ها:

Professional role ، Quality of life ، Dentists ، Organizations ، Public sector