Retention of Physicians in Primary Health Care Centers in Pakistan Sample Clauses

Retention of Physicians in Primary Health Care Centers in Pakistan. Among various factors that lead to poor utilization of primary health services is the retention of physicians in the primary health care centers, particularly in the rural areas. It is quite a chronic problem and since the inception of the primary health care system in the early 1980s, the government of Pakistan and KP have been working to improve physician retention in the primary health care center. Despite its serious efforts, particularly in the last few years, DoH KP has failed to achieve desired results. Physician retention in primary health care centers, particularly in rural areas, is a serious public health problem worldwide. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the rural population accounts for one half of the total world population but only 25% of the total physicians’ workforce serves it. The situation varies from country to country, but this geographical imbalance equally affects both developed and developing countries. (World Health Organization, 2010b). Owing to the increased focus of health agencies towards primary health care in recent years, particularly in rural settings, researchers and policy analysts have put their efforts into identifying and implementing strategies that are effective to address shortages of health workforce. According to WHO, Pakistan is one of 57 countries with a health workforce crisis. (World Health Organization, 2006). These crises include urban-rural maldistribution, issues related to retention in the rural areas, skill mix, education and training quality, standards and accreditation, absorption capacity, brain drain from rural to urban areas and abroad, and lack of friendly working environment. (Xxxxxxxx et al., 2014). To address these issues Pakistan needs multi- sectoral strategic approach that is effective and feasible across the country. Among different health work force cadre crises, physician retention in the primary health facilities, particularly in rural areas, is one that is much debated, and Pakistan has failed to tackle this problem and produce desired outcomes over the years. According to World Bank statistics in 2015, Pakistan with a physician per 1000 population ratio of 0.82 falls behind the recommended threshold of 1 physician per 1000 population. (World Bank, 2015). However, the situation worsens when it comes to urban-rural distribution of physicians. Despite the fact that 63% of the population is rural, a recent Primary Health Care Profile and Performance (PRIMSYS) case study about...
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