Intent to Migrate among Nurses in Selected Hospitals at Beni-Suef Governorate: Pushing and Pulling Factors | ||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Article 16, Volume 11, Issue 37, May 2023, Pages 165-174 PDF (529.62 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2023.214532.1604 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Basiony Mohamed Basiony* ; Rady Mubarak Ahmed | ||
| Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Beni- Suef University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Numerous factors were discovered that affected both temporary and long-term migration, including push and pull factors, causing a nurse shortage and the brain drain. Aim: The current study aimed at evaluating nurses‟ intent to migrate in selected hospitals at Beni-Suef governorate: pushing and pulling factors. Design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at eleven hospitals; one university hospital and ten hospitals affiliated to Ministry of Health (MOH) that provide both inpatient and out- patient services. Sample: A simple random sample of 323 nurses out of 2024 nurses was selected. Data collection tools: Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire “Nurses‟ Intent to Migrate Questionnaire” which was developed by the investigators after reviewing the related literature. Results: More than two thirds of nurses had intent to migrate with nearly half of them had high likelihood to migrate. The studied nurses revealed high perception of overall migration factors (push and pull) with mean and SD (3.84±0.67). Conclusion: Nurses‟ intent to migrate is a critical problem threatening Egyptian healthcare system particularly in the presence of severe nursing shortage and increased demands. This study supported the common push and pull factors related to the causes of nurses‟ migration. Recommendations: Improving financial condition of nurses by increasing their salaries and benefits to the level that guarantees better living conditions and social welfare and creating supportive work environment and providing necessary supplies and materials. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Migrate; Nurses; Pulling Factors & Pushing Factors | ||
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