Understanding the trends, and drivers of emigration, migration intention and non-migration of health workers from low-income and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review

Introduction The WHO estimates a shortage of 18 million health workers (HWs) by 2030, primarily in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). The perennial out-migration of HWs from LMICs, often to higher-income countries, further exacerbates the shortage. We propose a systematic review to unde...

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Main Authors: Oghenebrume Wariri, Paul Ikhurionan, Yakubu Kevin Kwarshak, Ekhosuehi T Agho, Itua C G Akhirevbulu, Josephine Atat, Franca Erhiawarie, Emmanuel O Gbejewoh, Chinelo Iwegim, Ukachi Nnawuihe, Uyoyo Odogu, Jermaine Okpere, Efe E Omoyibo, Efetobo Victor Orikpete, Uwaila Otakhoigbogie, Avwebo Ukueku, Patience Ugwi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/12/e068522.full