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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-09-01
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Series: | Human Resources for Health |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12960-017-0227-y |