Influence of Work Environment on Health Workers Performances: Case of Yei River County Health Facilities –South Sudan

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between the working environment and the performance of healthcare workers in Yei River County, South Sudan. Using a descriptive research design with a quantitative approach, data were collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed to a sample of 133 healthcare workers. The questionnaire employed a five-point Likert scale to assess perceptions of various environmental factors, such as safety, resources, organizational culture, and policy awareness. Data analysis involved the use of descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics, including Pearson product-moment correlation and ANOVA tests, to examine the strength and significance of relationships between the work environment and health worker performance. Results indicated a moderate positive correlation (r=0.32, p=0.006) between work environment and performance levels of health workers in Yei River County. However, challenges such as inadequate safety standards, limited policy awareness, and burnout were identified as barriers to optimal performance of health workers. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the Ministry of Health and local authorities in Yei River County should undertake infrastructural improvements, regular safety assessments, staff training on policies, and workload management strategies to foster a safer, more motivating work environment that enhances healthcare quality in Yei River County.