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Migration of nurses and doctors: pull factors to work in Saudi Arabia
Husam Almansour1, Ameera Aldossary2, Sandra Holmes2
1Health Management Department, College of Public Health & Health Informatics, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia. h.almansour@uoh.edu.sa.
Background:
Although Saudi Arabia is a common destination to which nurses and doctors migrate, few studies have explored the pull factors attracting them to work in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. This qualitative study explores the pull factors drawing nurses and doctors to work in Saudi Arabian hospitals.
Methods:
The study utilized a qualitative approach with focus groups. The participants included 83 doctors and nurses at two government hospitals.
Results:
Five themes (rewards, job entry requirements, religion, influence of family and friends, and changing work environments) were identified based on the 10 focus group sessions.
Conclusion:
Moving forward, health managers should proactively plan the state of healthcare as the need for migrant healthcare workers changes.
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