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Archives   2008

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   20,  Number   1

TITLE:   Factors influencing the performance of Health Assistants in selected township Myanmar.
AUTHOR:   Kyaw Kyaw; Thida; Maung Maung
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2008; 20(1): 13-16
ABSTRACT:   A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine factors influencing the performance of Health Assistants (HAs) from May 2006 to July 2007 in twenty-three townships of plain and hilly regions of Myanmar. Out of 79 HAs, 61 (77.2%) males and 18 (22.8%) females were interviewed with structured questionnaire. Mean age of HAs, mean years of service and mean distance from township hospital were 41± 9 years, 15 ± 11 years and 15 ± 9 miles respectively. Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors were asked. Regarding intrinsic factors, positive response rates of perception, satisfaction, willingness, attitude and motivation were observed at 68.4%, 68.4%, 92.4%, 65.8%, and 92.4% respectively. Extrinsic factors like locality of Rural Health Center (RHC) (plain or hilly region), transportation to RHC and public transportation from RHC to township hospital were associated with performance of HA and it was statistically significant at p< 0.05. Reconsideration should be made on deployment of resources to upgrade infrastructure in health system especially in rural area to attain effective performance of assigned health staff.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Medical Assistance.
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