Title:
Retention of Human Resource for Health in Rural Nagaland, India.
Authors:
Humtsoe, Chumben
Year:
2016
PAGE:
xi, 61
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Human resource for health, attraction, retention, rural Nagaland
Abstract:
Background of the study: The Human Resource for Health (HRH) represents the critical pathway to improve the health outcomes of the rural population but shortage, mal-distribution and poor performance hinders the attainment of universal health coverage. Objective of the study: To analyze factors influencing shortage of HRH in the rural districts of Nagaland, and to review evidence on retention intervention strategies in order to formulate recommendations for staff retention. Methodology: The method used for the study is a literature review. The study adapted the conceptual framework developed by Lehmann et al (2008) on different environments impacting attraction and retention of health workers and location of decision-makers associated with attraction and retention in the public sector. Findings The mal- distribution of HRH between rural and urban influence shortages of HRH in rural areas of Nagaland leaving the rural population underserved with health care. Determinant factors for shortage of HRH lie in failure to attract and retain the health workers. Push factors of local and work environment are the determinant factors for failing to attract and retain the health workers. Conclusion Most of the push factors are beyond the scope of health care and need multi-sectorial approaches to minimize the push factor and increase pull factor to attract and retain health workers. Recommendations Nagaland needs a comprehensive state specific attraction and retention policy. There is a need for short and long term strategy incorporating WHO evidence base framework
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
India
Region:
South Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2016 Humtsoe
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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