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Job satisfaction (JS) can be more difficult to measure in the health field in view of the complexity of roles, duties and responsibilities. Objectives: To determine the psychometric properties of Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) for the medical field, with different job levels. Materials and Methods: A 20-item five-option Likerttype draft questionnaire on MSQ was distributed for anonymous self-reporting by medical and paramedical staff of two hospitals in the Arad County region of Romania (n=307). The ou...

Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to global public health and requires action across all government sectors and society. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), an EU agency, monitors 52 communicable diseases, having programmes which cover antimicrobial resistance. The highest rates of non prescription use of antibiotics are in Romania (20%). Objectives: To determine if there is any significant difference between antimicrobial resistance of Gram negative bacteria isolated in hospi...

Cervical cancer is a major worldwide health problem that can be prevented by using a simple exam, a cervical-vaginal cytology or Pap smear. Romania has the highest incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer in Europe. Romanian people have a strong fear towards cancers and, paradoxically, toward screening measures for cancer. Objectives: To determine the efficiency of Romanian Health Programmes regarding cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: The last six decennial periods were analysed from the point of view...