Factors influencing the intention of doctors to emigrate: a cross-sectional study of Ghanaian doctors
A substantial proportion of doctors in Ghana are considering emigration, driven by a combination of attractive opportunities abroad and challenging conditions in Ghana. Addressing these issues through improved remuneration, better working environments, and enhanced career development and training opportunities is crucial to retaining healthcare professionals.
Authors
- Baleng Mahama Wutor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7267-0570)
- Isaac Osei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9370-9363)
- Francisca Nyarko Sarfo
- Louisa Afia Nkrumah
- Luki Daniel Bakuoru
- Chinenye Nneoma Amanze
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GH)
- University of Energy and Natural Resources (GH)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- MRC Unit the Gambia (GM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11977-y
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.95