The Influence of Socio-demographic Factors and Hospital type on Islamic Work Ethics of Healthcare Providers at Emergency Departments in Jordan

Abstract

Purpose: Islamic work ethics (IWE) has been an area of attraction for scholars exploring Muslim employees’ attitudes and behaviors. This study aims to examine the IWE of healthcare providers (HCPs) in Jordan’s public and private emergency departments, and test the influence of socio-demographic factors and hospital type on IWE.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. Data were collected from the HCPs in Jordan middle district hospitals using a self-administered questionnaire. In total, 297 questionnaires were completed & returned for analysis. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, & independent sample t-test were used to analyze the data.
Findings: The HCPs in private EDs showed a higher commitment to IWE
than public EDs HCPs, and statistical differences were found between
the public and private EDs. Multiple linear regression analysis showed
that socio-demographic factors (age, gender, income level, professional
classification, and social status) do not significantly influence IWE. Only
the hospital type has a significant negative influence on IWE.
Conclusion: HCPs in private EDs showed a high level of commitment to
IWE than public HCPs. Statistical differences were discovered between
the public and private EDs. The regression analysis showed no effect of
socio-demographic factors on the IWE. Originality/Significance: This is
perhaps the first paper investigating the influence of socio-demographic
factors and hospital type on IWE of HCPs at EDs in Jordan.
Research Limitations/Implications: This paper was limited to HCPs
working in eleven hospitals in Jordan’s middle district. -------- (Cont'd)
KAUJIE Classification: P0
JEL Classification: M10