Objectives: To describe the current status of work motivation among healthcare workers at Gia Lai provincial Children’s Hospital in 2025 and to examine associated factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 231 healthcare workers at Gia Lai provincial Children’s Hospital from April to October 2025. Chi-square tests were used to identify factors associated with work motivation.
Results: The proportion of healthcare workers with work motivation was 83.1%, with work motivation across dimensions ranging from 77.1-87.4%. The dimension with the highest work motivation was relationship with leadership and colleagues, while the lowest was achievement. Factors associated with work motivation included gender, marital status, and monthly income (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: The hospital should implement supportive policies for healthcare workers, including targeted subsidies, expanded training opportunities, and transparent career progression pathways; combine non-financial recognition, supportive leadership, and periodic motivation monitoring to ensure sustainable effectiveness.