How healthy is our primary health care workforce? A cross-sectional study

Behera, Binod Kumar; Bhatia, Vikas; Giri, Prajna Paramita; Taywade, Manish

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_769_20

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“…"Retirement" is determined by individual choices and regulations governing the right to retire. Other groups within this category, i.e., death, disability, and other departures, significantly impact the number of healthcare workers and reflect the workers' movement and working conditions in the field (Behera et al, 2020). This category significantly impacts the number of healthcare workers, so the normative framework and sectoral regulations need to be thoroughly discussed with healthcare policymakers.…”

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Management of health care workforce

Stanimirović

Brinovec²

2023

Management (Split, Online)

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The healthcare system’s effectiveness depends mainly on healthcare workers’ knowledge, skills, and motivation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Systematic planning of human resources is, therefore, an essential prerequisite for ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of the health care system. This article outlines a structural human resource planning model in health care and explores the complexities involved. A detailed analytical framework is proposed, drawing on various materials and evidence to outline the factors that influence human resource planning in health care. The in-depth analytical process employs an extensive literature review to provide greater credibility to research findings. It investigates numerous sources and materials, both in national and international contexts. The purpose of human resource planning initiatives in healthcare is to calculate the needed number of healthcare workers in the future based on past and current data and assumptions about future supply and demand trends. The research findings reveal this is a very challenging task, as there are typically many unknowns when planning for the future. In addition, planners often need more reliable data and systemic deficiencies. Furthermore, the study shows that unplanned and delayed solutions concerning human resource needs in healthcare can only alleviate problems. Still, they cannot replace effective strategic measures and timely structural changes within the healthcare ecosystem.

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Management of health care workforce

Stanimirović

Brinovec²

2023

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“…Behera surveyed 257 primary care workers in Indonesia and found that 21 (9.5%) participants were experiencing major depression. 5 Similarly, Knuth et al surveyed 181 primary care workers in Brazil and found that 28.2% of them had experienced depressive episodes. 6 The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this trend, 7 drawing more attention to the psychological well-being of HCPs.…”

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Correlation between uncertainty stress and depression among healthcare professionals in China: a nationwide cross-sectional survey

Xia,

Wu,

Yan

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveThis study investigated the correlation between uncertainty stress (US) and depression among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in China.Design, settings and participantsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted by recruiting HCPs from three provinces in China (central, eastern and western) through purposive sampling between 29 September 2022 and 18 January 2023. US was measured using the Life Stress Questionnaire and depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. In total, 2976 questionnaires were deemed valid.Primary and secondary outcomeThis study examined the prevalence of US and depression among HCPs in China; the correlating sociodemographic traits; and the correlation between US and depression.ResultsThe prevalence of US and depression among HCPs in China was 26.54% (790 out of 2976) and 71.63% (2132 out of 2976). Binary logistic analysis revealed that individuals with graduate degrees (OR: 1.83; 95% CI 1.07 to 3.11; p<0.05), central China (OR: 1.75; 95% CI 1.36 to 2.24; p<0.01), primary medical institutes (OR: 1.33; 95% CI 1.03 to 1.72; p<0.05), secondary medical institutes (OR: 1.30; 95% CI 1.01 to 1.68; p<0.05), an annual income of less than ¥50 000 (OR: 1.85; 95% CI 1.26 to 2.73; p<0.01) and an income range of ¥50 000–¥99 999 (OR: 1.49; 95% CI 1.10 to 2.03; p<0.05) were associated with a higher likelihood of US. The adjusted logistic regression model demonstrated that HCPs with higher US had a greater likelihood of depression (adjusted OR: 5.02; 95% CI 3.88 to 6.50; p<0.01). The increase in the US score was paralleled by an increased depression score (beta (B): 1.32; 95% CI 1.25 to 1.39; p<0.01).ConclusionThese findings reveal a significant correlation between US and depression among HCPs and suggest that improving the management of US may help reduce the prevalence of depression among HCPs.

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Prevalence of self-reported noncommunicable diseases in grassroot-level health worker of Petlad taluka: A cross-sectional study

Mistry,

Bhanderi

2023

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Context: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year globally. The financial burden of NCDs, including lifelong and expensive treatment with loss of income, forces many people into poverty. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are an essential group of the workforce in building a healthier society. They must choose a healthy lifestyle to have better health for themselves. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of self-reported NCDs in grassroot-level HCWs of Petlad taluka along with the study of various healthcare and lifestyle practices among them Methods and Material: In this cross-sectional study, grassroot-level HCWs of Petlad taluka of Anand district were given a self-administered questionnaire, which included their demographic details, their current health status, and health practices followed by them Statistical Analysis: The data collected were entered in Microsoft Excel-2019 and analysed by SPSS version 15. Descriptive analysis and univariate analysis were performed. Results: NCDs’ prevalence was 10.2%. Hypertension and diabetes were the commonest. Nearly 50% HCWs have their body mass index in a normal range. The majority of them were aware of healthy diet practices and exercise. Conclusions: Our study reported a lower prevalence of NCDs than other studies (50%). Dietary practices appear to be healthy, but a significant proportion of them are overweight. The majority of them prefer to consult at a government hospital. Healthy behaviour and practices should be encouraged and maintained in HCWs.

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How healthy is our primary health care workforce? A cross-sectional study

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Management of health care workforce

Management of health care workforce

Correlation between uncertainty stress and depression among healthcare professionals in China: a nationwide cross-sectional survey

Prevalence of self-reported noncommunicable diseases in grassroot-level health worker of Petlad taluka: A cross-sectional study

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