International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS)
(Special Issue) - International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) April 202

Literature Study: Relationship Between the Availability of Health Human Resources (HR) and the Implementation of Service Programs at Health Centers

Dewi Agustina (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Nadilla Fitri Yanni (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Rizkya Salsabila Simanjuntak (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Ummu Mawaddah Ikrimah Damanik (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Putri Sima (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Maulidya Hanafiah (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Jihan Khalifi (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Nadia Maimunah Tarihoran (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Mei Linda (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Fahmi Idris Siregar (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Mawadah Karunia (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Audya Putri Az-Zahra (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Rahma Fadhila (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Defani Zasqiyah Putri (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Nabila Zahrah (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Nur Indah Hasibuan (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)
Mahmudin Hasibuan (Faculty of Public Health. State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Apr 2026

Abstract

The availability of health human resources (HR) is an important factor in determining the success of the implementation of service programs at health centers. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the availability of health human resources and the implementation of service programs in health centers through a literature study approach. The method used is literature review by reviewing various relevant national and international scientific articles. Data collection was carried out through searching databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect using keywords related to health human resources and health center services. The selected articles were then analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results of the study show that the availability of health human resources, both in terms of quantity, distribution, quality, and management, has a significant relationship with the implementation of service programs at health centers. Limited number of health workers, uneven distribution, and high workload are the main obstacles in service optimization. In addition, the competence of health workers and facility support also affect the effectiveness of service programs which include promotive, preventive, and curative. In conclusion, the availability of adequate and evenly distributed health human resources is very necessary to improve the quality of services at health centers. Therefore, better planning and management of human resources is needed to support the improvement of public health status.

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IJHESS

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Public Health Social Sciences

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