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J Public Health Policy
Personal Author:
Verani, Andre R. ; Cossa, Dalmázia ; Mbeve, Ana Malaica A. ; Sorneta, Carla ; Ramirez, Lucy ; ... More +
Verani, Andre R. ; Cossa, Dalmázia ; Mbeve, Ana Malaica A. ; Sorneta, Carla ; Ramirez, Lucy ; Boore, Amy L. ; Mucambe, Francina ; Vergara, Alfredo E. Less -
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Realizing the fundamental contribution of human resources to public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued policy recommendations for health worker retention. We reviewed Mozambique's laws and regulations and assessed the extent to which this legal and regulatory framework governing public sector health workers aligns with the WHO health worker retention recommendations. We provide guidance for future analysis of non-binding policies that may fill gaps identified in our review. We also indicate how to link legal analysis to the cycle by which research informs policy, policy informs practice, and practice leads to improvements in health systems and population health. Finally, we demonstrate the relevance of understanding and analyzing the impact of domestic laws on global health. Future research should assess implementation of health worker allowances and any associations with increased hiring, more equitable distribution, and improved retention - all are essential to public health in Mozambique.Journal of Public Health Policy advance online publication, 26 May 2016; doi:10.1057/jphp.2016.22.
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Article Health Worker Retention Health Workers Human Resources Law Mozambique Policy
Source:
J Public Health Policy. 37(3):369-384
Pubmed ID:
27226134
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5124410
Document Type:
Journal Article
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CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States
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CDC Public Access
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/43186/cdc_43186_DS1.pdf
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