Motivation and retention of health workers in developing countries: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Blaauw Duane (Author), Wyness Laura (Author), Thomas Steve (Author), Bidwell Posy (Author), Willis-Shattuck Mischa (Author), Ditlopo Prudence (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A key constraint to achieving the MDGs is the absence of a properly trained and motivated workforce. Loss of clinical staff from low and middle-income countries is crippling already fragile health care systems. Health worker retentio...