Job insecurity and psychological wellbeing among junior doctors in Malaysia: A national cross-sectional study.

Key Points

• Job insecurity negatively impacts mental health and career confidence among junior doctors, leading to potential workforce sustainability issues.
• Around 50% of junior doctors report lower job satisfaction due to contract employment arrangements, emphasizing systemic concerns.
• Cross-sectional study examined junior doctors across Malaysia, highlighting significant links between job insecurity and psychological wellbeing.
• Findings advocate for policy reforms to improve job stability, as current practices may hinder the long-term health of the healthcare workforce.

Abstract