Determinants of motivation among healthcare workers in the East African community between 2009-2019: a systematic review
SOURCE: Healthcare
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2020
TITLE AUTHOR(S): R.N.D.K.Muthuri, F.Senkubuge, C.Hongoro
KEYWORDS: EASTERN AFRICA, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, MOTIVATION, WAGES
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11395
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15310
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15310
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2020
TITLE AUTHOR(S): R.N.D.K.Muthuri, F.Senkubuge, C.Hongoro
KEYWORDS: EASTERN AFRICA, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, MOTIVATION, WAGES
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11395
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15310
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15310
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Abstract
Healthcare workers are an essential element in the functionality of the health system. However, the health workforce impact on health systems tends to be overlooked. Countries within the Sub-Saharan region such as the six in the East African Community (EAC) have weak and sub-optimally functioning health systems. As countries globally aim to attain Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goal 3, it is crucial that the significant role of the health workforce in this achievement is recognized. In this systematic review, we aimed to synthesise the determinants of motivation as reported by healthcare workers in the EAC between 2009 and 2019. A systematic search was performed using four databases, namely Cochrane library, EBSCOhost, ProQuest and PubMed. The eligible articles were selected and reviewed based on the authors' selection criteria. A total of 30 studies were eligible for review. All six countries that are part of the EAC were represented in this systematic review. Determinants as reported by healthcare workers in six countries were synthesised. Individual-level-, organizational/structural- and societal-level determinants were reported, thus revealing the roles of the healthcare worker, health facilities and the government in terms of health systems and the community or society at large in promoting healthcare workers' motivation. Monetary and non-monetary determinants of healthcare workers' motivation reported are crucial for informing healthcare worker motivation policy and health workforce strengthening in East Africa.-
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