IMPACT OF BRAIN DRAIN IN THE HEALTH SECTOR: A STUDY OF SELECTED PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN KWARA STATE

OLADAPO,, Joy Oluwakemi (2022) IMPACT OF BRAIN DRAIN IN THE HEALTH SECTOR: A STUDY OF SELECTED PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN KWARA STATE. Masters thesis, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State.

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Abstract

In Nigeria, where worsening economic, social, and political circumstances are further pushing and igniting the migrant stream, the issue of skills shortage has become alarming and the health delivery system is arguably the most negatively impacted by this phenomenon as health professionals are migrating in mass in quest of better opportunities in industrialized nations, Despite all of these pull and push considerations, the migration of medical professionals from developing to developed nations has harmed the quality of healthcare in developing nations. Accordingly, the work uses a survey design which is a quantitative method of research. It employed mixed methods of data collection and data analysis by engaging in purposive sampling techniques. The study sample consisted of 331 respondents determined through the Taro Yamane Formula. A structured questionnaire based on the Likert scale was used to elicit data from the respondent and also a face-to-face interview was done to back up the questionnaire. The data was presented and analyzed using descriptive, frequency tables, regression and coefficients. The rational choice theory provided the research with a theoretical framework which has to do with individual preferences, beliefs and rationality. The result of this study showed that 80.4% of the respondents believe that the migration of health workers has reduced the quality of healthcare delivery and 43.2% of the respondents strongly agreed that the increase in migration of health workers has resulted in poor delivery of healthcare to the citizens. Which has also affected the workload of health workers who are still in the health system. “It has affected the delivery of healthcare services because the numbers of nurses that are presently working are very few compare to the numbers of the populace. Also, the finding shows that 44.4% of the respondent believe that the government incentives for health workers in Kwara state are not effective. The research work recommends the government should improve work pay, staff welfare, career advancement/growth, burnout and improved conditions of work. Also, the government should put in place more incentives for the health workers such as; retirement age, rural posting allowance and scholarships for further study as available in the developed nations. Keywords: Brain Drain, Health sector, Health Workers, Healthcare Delivery, Kwara state.

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