Retention of Health Professionals in the Upper West Region of Ghana: Application of Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling

Samuel Sekyi, Dina Asiedu and Nana Yaw Oppong

Journal of African Business, 2022, vol. 23, issue 1, 1-22

Abstract: This study aims at assessing the factors influencing the retention of health professional in the Upper West Region of Ghana. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 126 health professionals. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling was used to estimate the relative effects of retention-influencing factors on retention decisions of health professionals. The study found that welfare benefits and working environment were determinants of health professionals’ retention. The study recommends the provision of a good and safe working environment, improve living conditions and welfare benefits to make health professionals posts professionally attractive to increase retention of health workers.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/15228916.2020.1773609

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