Factors influencing attrition of health professionals in the Upper East Region of Northern Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the high healthcare needs in rural regions in Ghana, it is a challenge for health managers to attract and retain healthcare professionals in these regions including the Upper East Region, which negatively affects health service delivery. This study investigated factors contributing to attrition of health professionals in the Upper East Region of Northern Ghana.

Methodology

The study used a qualitative research approach where 92 in-depth interviews were conducted with participants between June and August, 2023. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and coded into themes using QSR Nvivo 12 software before thematic content analysis.

Results

Participants agreed that health worker attrition in the Upper East Region was a problem. Difficulty for hea

SUBMITTER: Chatio ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317493 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature