Assess the attitude of Health Workers regarding Rural Clinical Practice in India

Abstract

Purpose - The study aims to assess the different factors which influence the rural practice preference among health workers. Design/methodology/approach - Primary Study was conducted in Rural Hospital. The primary data were collected through the structured questionnaire. Respondents are Rural Practice Health workers drawn through the convenience sampling method. The different factors which influence the rural practice preference among health workers were assessed Findings - This study assessed the key factors at the individual level which act in favour of retention of Health workers in rural areas. It also highlights the conditions of health workers living in these areas, and their needs. this study were driven by varied combinations of factors including geographical affinities, personal values of service, professional interests and ambitions, strong relationships with colleagues. Social implications - Planners and health authorities can address critical issues of workforce retention by professional education and recruitment policies that attract Health workers more likely to serve in rural areas. Originality/value - This study assessed the key factors regarding preference rural practice among health workers. This study mainly focused on the key factor of the Health workers through the factor analysis.