Factors influencing retention and attrition of community health volunteers engaged in Malawi
| dc.contributor.author | Kamiza, Cecelia | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-01-03T13:58:44Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-01-03T13:58:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-08-05 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Executive summary Type of research The study will use a mixed method descriptive research design to estimate community health worker retention and understand factors affecting retention. Quantitative questionnaire will be supported by qualitative data collection through key informant interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders at community and district levels. Problem statement The human resource for health in Malawi is below the recommended standards by the World Health Organization (WHO). A focus on factors influencing retention and attrition of health workers is of importance in ensuring that the sector delivers quality health services. Globally, there is a close association between the concentrations of qualified health workers and key health outcomes, such as immunization and infant, child and maternal survival. This study therefore aims to bridge this gap by assessing the factors affecting retention and attrition of community health volunteers in three districts of Malawi with a case study on volunteers working on Malaria programs across Malawi in districts of Phalombe, Lilongwe, and Machinga. Objectives The main objective of this study is to assess the factors influencing retention and attrition of community health volunteers in Malawi. Specifically, the study will: 1. To determine the rate of retention of community volunteers on the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Program (MVIP) in Malawi 2. To assess factors associated with retention and attrition of village health volunteers on the MVIP.05-Aug-2022 11th July,2022Version 1 13 3. To assess how expectations of future employment affect retention of village health volunteers on the malaria program in Malawi Methodology The researcher will use mixed methods to undertake this study. A questionnaire, key informant interviews and FGDs will be used to collect data. The collected data will be coded and transcribed using N Vivo software. Expected findings and dissemination Findings from this study will be used by policy makers to design better community volunteer programs and will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, presentations at scientific conferences including the Kamuzu university of Health Sciences annual dissemination conference. The researcher will submit a project completion report to the College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee and the Malaria Alert Centre. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Malawi Malaria Vaccine Implementation Program - MK2,572,681.93 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://rscarchive.kuhes.ac.mw/handle/20.500.12988/1106 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | P.06/22/3655; | |
| dc.title | Factors influencing retention and attrition of community health volunteers engaged in Malawi | en_US |
| dc.type | Plan or blueprint | en_US |