Work-Life Balance Among Medical Doctors in Public Hospitals in Algeria

Chima Mordi; Mokhtar Ghoul; Olatunji David Adekoya; Hakeem Ajonadi Ajonbadi

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-33878-6

Work-Life Balance Among Medical Doctors in Public Hospitals in Algeria

Chima Mordi, Mokhtar Ghoul, Olatunji David Adekoya, Hakeem Ajonadi Ajonbadi

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This chapter investigates the impressions and realities of work-life balance medical doctors working in public hospitals in Algeria. The study also assesses the barriers to achieving work-life balance among Algerian medical doctors. The study adopts a qualitative study through semi-structured interviews with 63 Algerian medical doctors. The study found several meanings associated with work-life balance, including time for family, time for work, time for religious activities/practices and time for social and recreational activities. In addition, we found three main barriers hindering the achievement of work-life balance among Algerian medical doctors, including availability and accessibility of infrastructure, uncertainty (unpredictability), and tolerance. The chapter concludes by highlighting some implications for policy and practice.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Managing Human Resources in Africa: A Critical Approach
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Pages	105-132
Number of pages	28
ISBN (Print)	9783031338786
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33878-6
Publication status	Published (VoR) - 24 Jul 2023

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