Facteurs de migration des professionnels de la santé ; Tunisie 2023
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Healthcare worker migration from Tunisia is high, driven by better living standards abroad and political instability. Retention strategies are crucial to address factors like age and experience influencing migration intentions.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Workforce Research
- Socioeconomic Factors in Health
Background
- Healthcare worker migration significantly impacts health service delivery.
- Tunisia faces a notable shortage of healthcare professionals due to emigration.
- Understanding migration intentions is vital for workforce planning and retention.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify factors influencing the intention to migrate among healthcare professionals in Tunisia.
- To analyze the association between demographic, professional, and satisfaction variables and migration intent.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional study conducted at Charles Nicolle University Hospital, Tunisia.
- 392 healthcare workers participated, selected via cluster sampling.
- Data collected using a 33-point structured questionnaire; analyzed with univariate and logistic regression.
Main Results
- 68.1% of participants expressed a desire to work abroad, with Germany being the top destination.
- Key drivers for migration include higher foreign living standards and Tunisia's political instability.
- Age (30-40 years, aOR=17.95) and less experience (aOR=3.85) were independently linked to higher migration intent.
Conclusions
- Identified key factors contributing to healthcare professional migration intentions in Tunisia.
- Urgent need for robust, multisectoral strategies to develop and implement effective retention policies.
- Addressing push factors is essential to mitigate the healthcare workforce shortage.
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