Understanding Informal Payments in Health Care: Motivation of Health Workers in Tanzania
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
Human Resources for Health
Volume:
7
Issue:
53
Copyright:
2009
Description:
There is growing evidence that informal payments for health care are fairly common in many low- and middle-income countries. Informal payments are reported to have a negative consequence on equity and quality of care; it has been suggested, however, that they may contribute to health worker motivation and retention. This study suggests that the practice of informal payments contributes to the general demotivation of health workers and negatively affects access to health care services and quality of the health system. [adapted from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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