Motivational drivers for non-skilled Kenyan community health volunteers
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Article Title | Motivational drivers for non-skilled Kenyan community health volunteers |
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ERA Journal ID | 200679 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ochieng, Beverly Marion (Author), Kaseje, Dan Owino (Author), Mala, Strapola Jane (Author), Mumbo, Hazel Miseda (Author), Aila, Fredrick Onyango (Author) and Odera, Odhiambo (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Asian Social Science |
Journal Citation | 2 (9), pp. 1477-1483 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Karachi, Pakistan |
ISSN | 2224-4441 |
2226-5139 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.aessweb.com/journal-detail.php?id=5007 |
Abstract | Community based health volunteerism view skilled and non-skilled health volunteers as making significant contributions towards improved healthcare for mankind. They are a 'workforce' that has made significant efforts towards delivery of health services at the community level. A cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out in Nyanza Province of Kenya. Mixed research methods were utilized to derive datum from 261 respondents. Four sampling methods were employed to select the respondents. Variables were selected and subjected to chi square testing to determine their level of significance. The largest proportion of volunteers were providing services in areas of maternal and child health followed by HIV/AIDS and malaria. Drivers that motivate volunteers to keep on providing free services include in-born leadership qualities, fulfilling religious values and serving humanity. Access to incentives such as training, supervision and follow through the support services from various agencies was reported. |
Keywords | community health volunteers; motivation; Kenya |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420305. Health and community services |
520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified | |
350503. Human resources management | |
Public Notes | c. Asian Economic and Social Society, 2012. |
Byline Affiliations | Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya |
Maseno University, Kenya | |
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1859/motivational-drivers-for-non-skilled-kenyan-community-health-volunteers
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