Title: Effect Of Industrial Action On Health Care Delivery In Nigeria
Authors: OKOTIE, E
Volume: 8
Issue: 11
Pages: 147-157
Publication Date: 2024/11/28
Abstract:
The study examined the effect of industrial action on health care delivery in Nigeria. The study was guided by three specific objectives that include: to analyze the impact of collective bargaining on healthcare delivery services in Nigeria, to evaluate the effects of labour unionism on healthcare delivery services in Nigeria and to examine the impact of industrial affiliation on healthcare delivery services in Nigeria. This study adopted a cross sectional research design method. The population of the study consisted of five hundred and fifty five (555) employees drawn from four selected health care organizations operating in Nigeria. A stratified random sampling technique was adopted by the study to select a sample of two hundred and seventy six (276) respondents drawn from adopting Taro Yamane sample size determination formulae. The instrument used to collect primary data in this study was a structured questionnaire that had both closed-ended questions. The study used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze data. Descriptive statistical analysis determined the means and standard deviation and the results presented in tables and figures. Inferential statistical analysis included multiple linear regression analysis model test and the results presented in tables. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used as a tool for statistical analysis and the results were presented in tables and figures. The result from the analysis established that the dimensions of industrial action adopted in this study have significant effect on health care service delivery in Nigeria. The research concluded that collective bargaining, labour unionism and industrial affiliation have significant effect on health care delivery in Nigeria. The study recommended that implementation of measures to improve the work environment and support professional growth can help mitigate the factors leading to industrial actions. Creating contingency plans, such as temporary staffing solutions and alternative service delivery models, can help mitigate the impact of industrial actions on patient care. These plans should be designed to ensure that essential services remain accessible and that patient care is not unduly compromised.