Motivation and Turnover Intention Among Nurses in Saltpond Municipal Hospital

Abstract

The present study examined the impact of motivation and turnover intention on nurses employed at the Saltpond Municipal Hospital in the Central Region of Ghana. The present study investigated the relationship between motivation and turnover intention among nurses, employing the theoretical framework of equity theory. The study employed a quantitative strategy and followed an explanatory research design. To fulfil the objectives of the study, three hypotheses were formulated and subsequently examined. The collection of primary data was accomplished by administering structured questionnaires to the entire population of 150 nurses at the Saltpond Municipal Hospital. This was done using the simple random sample technique. The data was subsequently subjected to analysis utilizing IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. The study revealed that, on the whole, there exists a high level of motivation among employees at the Saltpond Municipal Hospital. While management does offer employees motivation, it predominantly relies on extrinsic motivation as the primary form of motivation. The research findings also revealed that there was a negative correlation between both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and turnover intentions among the nursing staff at the Saltpond Municipal Hospital. The study recommends that the management of Saltpond Municipal Hospital implement continuous professional development programs and career advancement opportunities to foster a sense of achievement and personal growth hereby reducing turnover intentions and fostering a more committed and satisfied workforce.