2012
DOI: 10.1002/hpm.2117
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Motivation of human resources for health: a case study at rural district level in Tanzania

Abstract: An increasing number of studies explore the association between financial and non-financial incentives and the retention of health workers in developing countries. This study aims to contribute to empirical evidence on human resource for health motivation factors to assist policy makers in promoting effective and realistic interventions. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four rural Tanzanian districts to explore staff stability and health workers' motivation. Data were collected using qualitative and q… Show more

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“…Provision of good housing has motivating effects and plays a significant role in shaping employment preferences especially for remote areas (Kotzee and Couper, 2006;Mangham and Hanson, 2008). Similarly, further education and professional opportunities provide avenues to gain more knowledge and improve skills (Mangham and Hanson, 2008;Mathauer and Imhoff, 2006;Rao et al, 2013;Zinnen et al, 2012). Supportive supervision, good management practices and cordial interpersonal relationships also have a strong influence in motivating health workers (Chandler et al, 2009;Dieleman et al, 2003;Dieleman et al, 2009;Willis-Shattuck et al, 2008).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Provision of good housing has motivating effects and plays a significant role in shaping employment preferences especially for remote areas (Kotzee and Couper, 2006;Mangham and Hanson, 2008). Similarly, further education and professional opportunities provide avenues to gain more knowledge and improve skills (Mangham and Hanson, 2008;Mathauer and Imhoff, 2006;Rao et al, 2013;Zinnen et al, 2012). Supportive supervision, good management practices and cordial interpersonal relationships also have a strong influence in motivating health workers (Chandler et al, 2009;Dieleman et al, 2003;Dieleman et al, 2009;Willis-Shattuck et al, 2008).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another research indicates organizational justice and career plateau is negatively in relation to each other (Park, 2011). Confirming the assertion, improving working conditions and designing career improvement programs without favoritism cause organizational commitment and satisfaction with organization (Ferrinho et al, 2004;Zinnen et al, 2012). In addition, employees' commitment to organization is vital for their career prospects.…”
Section: Career Satisfactionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[19] While in a further study, nurses confirmed that positive environment and supportive supervision and management motivated them to stay at their hospital. [20,21] Additionally, interpersonal relationships, social respect, communication, effective teamwork and feedback could promote motivation in several studies. [11,20,[22][23][24] In a more recent study, it was reported that having a clear job description, clearness in responsibilities and tasks were important motivating factors in both management and per-formance aspect.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%