Human Resources for Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Author Information
Author(s): Fadi El-Jardali, Diana Jamal, Ahmad Abdallah, Kassem Kassak
Primary Institution: American University of Beirut
Hypothesis
What is the current state of human resources for health in the Eastern Mediterranean region and how does it relate to health outcomes?
Conclusion
Improving health outcomes in Eastern Mediterranean countries, especially low and middle-income countries, requires addressing both human resources for health and socioeconomic determinants.
Supporting Evidence
- Physician density is significantly associated with lower mortality rates and higher life expectancy.
- Nurse density is significantly associated with lower maternal mortality rates.
- Female literacy is related to lower infant and under-5 mortality rates.
- Health expenditure is significantly associated with lower infant and under-5 mortality rates in low-income countries.
Takeaway
This study shows that having enough doctors and nurses is important for keeping people healthy, especially in poorer countries.
Methodology
The study used univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses to examine the relationship between health workforce density and health outcomes.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on physicians and nurses due to missing data for other health worker categories.
Participant Demographics
The analysis included data from 22 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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