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Factors influencing the retention of health professionals in Lao People's Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional survey analysis.

Sengthida Sivilay, Khampasong Theppanya, Bertrand Martinez-Aussel, Mick Soukavong, Mayfong Mayxay

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Sengthida SivilayDepartment of Health Personnel, Ministry of Health, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Khampasong TheppanyaDepartment of Health Personnel, Ministry of Health, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Bertrand Martinez-AusselExpertise France, Paris, France.
Mick SoukavongUnit for Health Evidence and Policy (UHEP), Institute of Research and Education Development, University of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Mayfong MayxayUnit for Health Evidence and Policy (UHEP), Institute of Research and Education Development, University of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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Abstract

Retention of qualified health professionals is critical for achieving universal health coverage (UHC) in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Despite policy commitments, the public health sector continues to experience high turnover, especially among non-permanent staff. This study examined key factors influencing health professionals' intention to remain in government service. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to August 2023 among 1,873 public-sector health professionals in five provinces representing high and low-turnover areas. A structured questionnaire developed with the Department of Health Personnel (DHP) and administered

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human resources for healthLao PDRmotivationuniversal health coverageworkforce retention

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