An assessment of human resources for health hiring, deployment and retention, procedures and practices in Cross river and Bauchi states, Nigeria

Dirisu, Osasuyi; Akinola, Akinwumi; Okereke, Ekechi; Unumeri, Godwin; Suleiman, Ibrahim; Jibril, Aisha; Eluwa, George I.

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“…The use of skilled birth attendants and access to emergency obstetric care which are vital for reducing maternal and newborn deaths [ 1 ], hinge on the availability of skilled health workers and effective Human Resources for Health (HRH) Management [ 2 ]. In the last two decades, accumulating evidence support the vital role that Community Health Workers (CHWs) play to improve Maternal Neonatal Child Health (MNCH), and bridge gaps in HRH shortages [ 3 – 5 ].…”

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Assessing the acceptability of village health workers’ roles in improving maternal health care in Gombe State, Nigeria a qualitative exploration from women beneficiaries

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Introduction Maternal, and under-five mortality rates in Gombe State are disproportionately high. The Society for Family Health (a Non-Governmental Organization) in collaboration with Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency implemented the Village Health Worker (VHW) Program in Gombe to address the low uptakes of maternal neonatal and child health (MNCH) services and reduced the impact of healthcare worker insufficiency. VHWs are lay indigenous women trained to educate and encourage women to use MNCH services, provide simple community-based maternal and new-born care through home visits, and facilitate facility linkage. We assessed the acceptability of VHW services among women beneficiaries of the Program. Methods Qualitative data were obtained through six focus group discussions with 58 women beneficiaries of the VHW program who delivered within the last 12 months preceding study period (October–November 2018). Themes explored were roles and acceptability of VHWs, and the influence of VHWs on the uptake of MNCH services. We analyzed data with NVivo 12, using Grounded Theory. Results Participants’ mean age was 25.1 (± 5.3) years old. Most participants 39 (67%), had been in contact with a VHW for at least 10 months. VHWs visited pregnant women at home and registered them for antenatal care, provided them basic maternal healthcare, health education, and facilitated facility linkage. Participants generally accepted the VHW Program because it was community-based, VHWs were indigenous community members, delivered clear messages, and influenced husbands and mothers-in-law to support women’s’ use of MNCH services. VHWs’ interventions were perceived to have improved health literacy and the uptake of MNCH services. Participants generally admired the VHW occupation and recommended VHW program scale-up, and for VHWs to be offered basic obstetric training and employment by health facilities or the government. Conclusion The general acceptance and positive views of VHWs from beneficiaries of the program demonstrates the feasibility of the program to improve the uptake of MNCH services.

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Assessing the acceptability of village health workers’ roles in improving maternal health care in Gombe State, Nigeria a qualitative exploration from women beneficiaries

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“…Policy adoption and implementation difficulties were influenced by a limited capacity for policy discourse and intricate coordination systems. [27] The presence of unequal distribution of training institutions and trained health workers, together with the occurrence of high attrition resulting from inadequate management and development of Human Resources for Health, are substantial contributing factors. The lack of strong connections between human resources requirements and production has led to significant deficiencies in the essential health workforce, namely in the realm of primary health care.…”

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Enhancing quality healthcare in Nigeria through medical laboratory services: A review

Opeyemi,

Obeagu,

Hassan

2024

Medicine

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This article explores the pivotal role of medical laboratory services in enhancing the quality of healthcare in Nigeria. Medical laboratory science is a comprehensive field that involves a diverse array of diagnostic and analytical procedures. These procedures are of utmost importance in the provision of patient care, the early diagnosis of diseases, and the promotion of public health. The article elucidates the progression of medical laboratory services in Nigeria, tracing the transformation from the role of laboratory assistants to that of medical laboratory scientists. It underscores the significance of these services in informing healthcare decision-making. The essay also discusses the diverse obstacles encountered by the medical laboratory profession in Nigeria. The issues encompass insufficiencies in infrastructure, obsolescence of equipment, absence of a coherent policy framework, slow workforce expansion, persistent labor strikes, and a scarcity of trained specialists. The aforementioned issues not only impede the effectiveness of laboratory services, but also have extensive ramifications for healthcare provision throughout the nation. In order to address these difficulties and improve the standard of healthcare, the essay presents practical solutions and a thorough strategy. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of augmenting financial resources, mitigating corruption, and tackling wage inequalities in order to effectively retain medical laboratory specialists. The action plan is structured into distinct phases, each delineated by specified dates and delineating the duties of various stakeholders, such as government entities, healthcare establishments, professional associations, and diagnostic enterprises.

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An assessment of human resources for health hiring, deployment and retention, procedures and practices in Cross river and Bauchi states, Nigeria

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

Assessing the acceptability of village health workers’ roles in improving maternal health care in Gombe State, Nigeria a qualitative exploration from women beneficiaries

Assessing the acceptability of village health workers’ roles in improving maternal health care in Gombe State, Nigeria a qualitative exploration from women beneficiaries

Enhancing quality healthcare in Nigeria through medical laboratory services: A review

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