Non-cognitive attributes predict medical and nursing students’ intentions to migrate or work rurally: An eight-country cross-sectional survey in Asia and Africa

Outcomes & Evaluation: During the two months of active pilot project implementation, the number of ANC visits at the participating health center increased by 20%; however, these results were not sustained and ANC visit numbers returned to their pre-implementation baseline. Based on this data, and findings from the interviews conducted, the implementation phase has been increased from two months to one year. In order to enhance the evidence supporting this model, an expanded monitoring and evaluation plan will be implemented, including monitoring of the number of male partners presenting to the clinic for testing, and the number of births attended by a skilled birth attendant. Going Forward: The use of incentives, and cultural expectations surrounding them will be a continued topic of interest for this project. The context-specific appropriateness and effectiveness of monetary and non-monetary incentives will be monitored. Additionally, the strict doctrine of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church (EOC) surrounding sexuality limits the amount and type of outreach conducted by religious leaders; for example the EOC prohibits condom use. Respecting the authority and convictions of the church is paramount to the success of this program. Public health professionals working in this context must look for ways to compromise as they work toward mutually established goals. Funding: Strengthening Care Opportunities through Partnerships in Ethiopia (SCOPE). Abstract #: 01ETC108