Understanding the factors affecting the attraction and retention of health professionals in rural and remote areas: a mixed-method study in Niger

Abstract Background The critical shortage of human resources in health is a critical public health problem affecting most low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to the shortage of health professionals, attracting and retaining them in rural areas is a chall...

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Main Authors: Loubna Belaid, Christian Dagenais, Mahaman Moha, Valéry Ridde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12960-017-0227-y