Retention of Health Professionals in the Upper West Region of Ghana: Application of Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling

Abstract

This study aims at assessing the factors influencing the retention of health professional in the Upper West Region of Ghana. A selfadministered questionnaire was used to collect data from 126 health professionals. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling was used to estimate the relative effects of retention-influencing factors on retention decisions of health professionals. The study found that welfare benefits and working environment were determinants of health professionals’ retention. The study recommends the provision of a good and safe working environment, improve living conditions and welfare benefits to make health professionals posts professionally attractive to increase retention of health workers.