Perceived Threat of Infectious Diseases, Quality of Life and Job Satisfaction Among Paramedics

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between perceived threat of infectious diseases, quality of life, and job satisfaction among paramedics working in public and private hospitals in Faisalabad Division, Pakistan. It was hypothesized that (a) perceived threat of infectious diseases would be significantly associated with quality of life and job satisfaction, and (b) perceived threat of infectious diseases would significantly and negatively predict quality of life and job satisfaction among paramedics. A cross-sectional correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 200 paramedics, including 100 participants from private hospitals (50 males and 50 females) and 100 participants from government hospitals (50 males and 50 females). Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 23. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine relationships among the study variables, independent-samples *t* tests were used to assess gender differences, and linear regression analyses were performed to examine the predictive effect of perceived threat of infectious diseases on quality of life and job satisfaction, as well as differences between paramedics working in public and private hospitals. The findings revealed significant relationships among perceived threat of infectious diseases, quality of life, and job satisfaction (*p* < .05). Furthermore, perceived threat of infectious diseases significantly and negatively predicted both quality of life and job satisfaction, supporting the proposed hypotheses. These findings highlight the psychological impact of perceived infectious disease threats on healthcare professionals and underscore the importance of interventions aimed at improving the well-being and job satisfaction of paramedics.