Does an alignment of employment policies and individual preferences affect intention to stay in the profession? Evidence from Canadian Midwives

Farimah HakemZadeh, Firat K. Sayin, Elena Neiterman, Isik Urla Zeytinoglu, Johanna Geraci, Jennifer Plenderleith and Derek Lobb

Health Policy, 2021, vol. 125, issue 4, 450-458

Abstract: This study examines whether alignment of actual and preferred employment policies, including compensation method, employment status, and work schedule, affect midwives’ intention to stay in the profession. The study further investigates the moderating effect of financial-rewards satisfaction and compares midwives’ policy preferences in urban/rural practices.

Keywords: Alignment of actual and preferred employment policies; Midwives; Compensation method; Employment status; Full-time/part-time; Intention to stay in the profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2021.01.005

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