Understanding the factors affecting attrition and intention to leave of health extension workers: a mixed methods study in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Merhawi Gebremedhin Tekle (Author), Habtamu Milkias Wolde (Author), Girmay Medhin (Author), Alula M. Teklu (Author), Yibeltal Kiflie Alemayehu (Author), Esie Gebrewahd Gebre (Author), Frehiwot Bekele (Author), Nikita Arora (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The Health Extension Program (HEP) is Ethiopia's flagship community health program, launched in 2003. Health Extension Workers (HEWs) are key vehicles for the delivery of the HEP. While it is believed that there is high attrition among HEWs, the magnitude of or reasons for a...