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Staffing levels at KwaZulu-Natal district hospitals: is the University of KwaZulu-Natal training for the needs of the province?

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 60 , issue 2 , 2018 , pages: 58–62

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2017.1386900

Author(s): Andrew Ross Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , Dumsani Gumede Umthombo Youth Development Foundation, South Africa , Solange Mianda Department of Family Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: district hospitals , KwaZulu-Natal , professional staffing levels , training

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Abstract

Background: Universities have a social responsibility to ensure that they select and train healthcare professionals (HCPs) who can meet the healthcare needs of local communities. The aim of this study was to assess the extent to which the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) contributes to the training of HCPs working in district hospitals (DHs) in KwaZulu-Natal Province, and the impact that the funding source for their training has on DH staffing.

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