Analysis on the influencing factors of turnover intention of basic public health service personnels

ObjectiveTo explore the current situation and influencing factors of turnover intention of basic public health service personnels in three provinces(cities), and provide the reference for the government to stabilize the basic public health personnel team and ensure the smooth implementation of basic public health service projects.

MethodsA questionnaire survey was conducted among 439 basic public health service personnels selected by multi-stage sampling method from Zhejiang, Anhui and Chongqing, and the data were analyzed using the factor analysis, χ² test and binary logistic regression methods.

ResultsAmong the 439 people, 147 people(33.5%) had turnover intention, and the differences in the age, education level, basic public health work pressure, basic public health work years, relationship with residents and regional basic public health service personnel's turnover intention were statistically significant(P<0.05 to P<0.01).The results of regression analysis showed that the job satisfaction, job burnout, areas, physical exercise, relationship with residents and years of basic public health work were the influencing factors of turnover intention of basic public health service personnels(P<0.05 to P<0.01).

ConclusionsThe turnover intention in basic public health pesonels is high.The government should take active measures against the relevant influencing factors to improve the job satisfaction, relieve job burnout, and reduce their turnover intention.