Workload perception and job satisfaction among Lebanese practicing dietitians: A cross-sectional study by employment location

Mira Daher, Carole Serhan, Rawaa Chedid and Mireille Serhan

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 4, 1-18

Abstract: Objective: Workload perception and job satisfaction are fundamental components of human resource management. While these factors have been studied across healthcare professionals worldwide, research on this topic, specifically among dietitians, is lacking in Lebanon. This study aims (1) to assess the perceived workload and job satisfaction levels among Lebanese practicing dietitians and (2) to explore its associations with sociodemographic characteristics and employment location (Lebanon only vs Lebanon and abroad). Methods: This cross-sectional study included 138 Lebanese dietitians, using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic status, workload perception (NASA-TLX) and job satisfaction (Spector’s job satisfaction survey). Scores were expressed as percentages, categorized into six groups, and stratified by employment location. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test and multiple linear regression models were used. Results: The total job satisfaction score (JSS) was significantly associated with middle-aged groups ranging from 31 to 40 years old (p = 0.003), with 16–20 years of experience (p = 0.001), having a higher education level (p = 0.01) and greater income (p

Date: 2026
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