Research Status of Job Satisfaction among Obstetric Nurses

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the current research status of job satisfaction among obstetric nurses at home and abroad, including research methods, influencing factors, correlation relationships, and countermeasures to improve job satisfaction of obstetric nurses. It aims to provide a reference for subsequent studies on job satisfaction of obstetric nurses.

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