Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

Motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods approach

Abstract Background Ethiopia has been providing health care to its rural population since 2004 using female Community Health Workers called Health Extension Workers (HEWs). The HEWs are credited with several achievements in improving the country's health indicators. However, information about t...

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Main Authors: Yohannes Ejigu, Netsanet Abera, Werissaw Haileselassie, Negalign Berhanu, Biniyam Tadesse Haile, Frehiwot Nigatu, Nurhan Tewfik, Yibeltal Kiflie, Girmay Medhin, Fasil Walelign, Mekdes Demissie, Setegn Tigabu, Daniel Taddesse, Tegene Legese Dadi, Alula Teklu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Subjects:
Community health workers
Health extension workers
Motivation
Job satisfaction
Primary health care
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-023-00818-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-023-00818-4

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