The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rural health care delivery remains a global challenge and India is no exception, particularly in regions with Indigenous populations such as the state of Jharkhand. The Community Health Centres in Jharkhand, India, are staffed by Indigenous workers who play a crucial role in bridging the health care gap. However, their motivation and retention in these challenging areas are often influenced by a complex mix of sociocultural and environmental factors. One such significant but understudied influencing factor is alimentation, or nutrition, in rural settings. Previous studies have identified several motivators, including community ties, cultural alignment, job satisfaction, and financial incentives. However, the role of alimentation in their motivation and retention in rural

SUBMITTER: Kerketta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781239 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature