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Publication Job Satisfaction among Medical Doctors in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study(Nepal Medical Association, 2024) Gyawali, Jeevan; Mishra, Kritika; Chauhan, Bhim; Dahal, Agnimshwor; Lamichhane, Binita; Shrestha, Bijaya; Rijal, Nejina; Sapkota, Bishrut; Sah, Ajit Kumar; Shah, Sneha; Subedi, MadhusudanAbstract Introduction: Job satisfaction is an attitudinal variable representing the extent to which people like or dislike their jobs. It is a critical factor influencing healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and overall well-being in medical professionals. This study aimed to determine Job Satisfaction among medical doctors in Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among medical doctors of Nepal between June 2023 and August 2023 after obtaining ethical approval from the Ethical Review Board of Nepal Health Research Council. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Among 380 participants, 63 (16.58%) (12.84-20.32 at 95% Confidence Interval) expressed satisfaction. The number of satisfied participants above 40 years were 10 (16%) and less than 40 years were 53 (84%). Out of 63, 46 (73.02%) were male and 17 (26.98%) were females. Conclusions: Job satisfaction among doctors practicing in Nepal was found to be lower than the studies conducted in similar settings.