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Network-based social capital and capacity-building programs: an example from Ethiopia.

Shoba Ramanadhan¹, Sosena Kebede, Jeannie Mantopoulos

¹Center for Community-Based Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St,, LW 703, Boston, MA 02115 USA. shoba_ramanadhan@dfci.harvard.edu.

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Capacity-building programs foster professional networks and social capital in healthcare management. Higher network engagement correlated with increased informational exchange, highlighting the value of intentional network development.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Public Health
Social Network Analysis

Background:

Capacity-building programs are crucial for healthcare workforce development in low- and middle-income countries.
These programs can foster professional networks and social capital beyond explicit training goals.
This study examines social network development within a healthcare administration program in Ethiopia.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the social networks formed during the first year of a Master of Hospital and Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.
To assess the relationship between network connections (out-degree) and social capital exchange (informational and functional).

Main Methods:

Sociometric network analysis of trainees and supporters in the MHA program.
Examined two networks: Trainee Network (25 trainees) and Trainee-Supporter Network (25 trainees, 38 supporters).
Assessed out-degree and resource exchange (informational, functional) using contingency table analysis.

Main Results:

Both networks showed significant growth and inclusivity.
Higher out-degree strongly correlated with increased informational exchange in both networks (p < 0.01).
A significant relationship between out-degree and functional exchange was found in the Trainee-Supporter Network (p < 0.01) but not the Trainee Network (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

The MHA program facilitated substantial social network development and social capital generation.
Environmental factors may impede full network engagement for some participants.
Intentional social network development should be considered a key component of capacity-building initiatives in healthcare management.