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    Analysis Of Factors Associated With Attrition Among Health Workers In Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District, Uganda.
    (King Ceasor University, Institutional Repository, 2024-07-24) Naakazi Victor & Amos Ronald Kalukusu
    The shortage of healthcare workers poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide, impacting the delivery of quality healthcare services. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with attrition among health workers in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. A sample of 320 health workers participated in the study, providing demographic information and responses to survey questions on individual, organizational, and systemic factors influencing attrition. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine relationships and identify predictors of attrition. The findings revealed that marital status (χ2 = 12.58, p < 0.05) and income level (χ2 = 5.76, p < 0.05) were significantly associated with attrition rates among health workers. Married health workers demonstrated lower attrition rates compared to single counterparts, while income level did not significantly influence attrition. Organizational factors such as workload (AOR = 1.94, p < 0.001) and career advancement opportunities (AOR = 0.62, p < 0.01) were significant predictors of attrition, highlighting the importance of addressing workload management and providing avenues for professional growth. Systemic factors including government policies (AOR = 0.75, p < 0.05) and funding allocations (AOR = 0.81, p < 0.05) were also found to influence health worker retention rates. These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of attrition among health workers and the need for targeted interventions at individual, organizational, and systemic levels to improve workforce stability and enhance the delivery of healthcare services. By addressing factors such as workload management, career development opportunities, and supportive policy environments, stakeholders can work towards mitigating attrition and strengthening healthcare systems resilience. This study contributes valuable knowledge to the field of healthcare workforce management and provides a foundation for future research and intervention efforts aimed at improving healthworker retention in Mulago National Referral Hospital and similar healthcare settings globally. Keywords: Health Worker Attrition; Organizational Factors; Systemic Factors