Family medicine academy trainers’ satisfaction in King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BACKGROUND: The influence of family physicians on the health care system is indisputable. Medical doctors’ satisfaction is a critical measure of their wellness which has been negatively associated with physicians’ burnout. The satisfaction of physicians is also linked with different health care outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to measure the family medicine academy trainers’ satisfaction in King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2020 among KSMC trainers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by a pretested questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Percentage and frequency were used to describe the categories. The Chi-square test was used to assess the differences in satisfaction levels among different categories. RESULTS: A total of 80 participants were included with a mean age of 40.6 years. Most of the participants were married (86.3%). Furthermore, it was found that 37.5% were extremely satisfied, whereas 3.8% were dissatisfied. Moreover, it was also found that the social level of the trainer was a predictor of their satisfaction, as those with a more stable social life, married or lived with parents, and those who lived together had a significantly higher level of satisfaction. CONCLUSION: Most trainers were satisfied with the training program; however, limitations in tools, resources, and technology represented the most common concern for them.