The Impact of Medical Care Provision on Teacher Welfare and Performance in Public Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Sheema Municipality, Uganda
1Kaganda Latif, 1Turyamureeba Silaji 2,* Val Hyginus Udoka Eze and 3Namudu Aisha
1Department of Educational Foundations, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda
2Department of Educational Foundations, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda
3Department of Economics Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda
*Corresponding Author: Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, udoka.eze@kiu.ac.ug, Kampala International
University, Western Campus, Ishaka, Uganda (ORCID: 0000-0002-6764-1721)
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the relationship between the provision of medical care for teachers and their overall welfare and performance in public secondary schools within Sheema Municipality, Uganda. Teacher welfare, particularly medical benefits, is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in enhancing job satisfaction and effectiveness. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research explores how access to quality healthcare affects key performance indicators, such as attendance, time management, and class participation. The theoretical framework for this study integrates Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene Theory, Expectancy-Value Theories, and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to highlight the essential role of healthcare in addressing basic needs and improving job satisfaction. The research concluded that the majority 64.4% of the teachers were in disagreement that schools always provide first aid to teachers whereas a minority 13.7% were in agreement. Findings suggest that access to medical care can significantly reduce teacher absenteeism, boost morale, and enhance engagement in professional duties, thereby positively impacting student outcomes. The results underline the importance of targeted welfare interventions to support teachers’ health, thereby contributing to broader educational goals and community development.
Keywords: Medical care, Teacher Welfare, Teacher performance, Secondary Schools, Uganda
CITE AS: Kaganda Latif, Turyamureeba Silaji, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze and Namudu Aisha (2024). The Impact of Medical Care Provision on Teacher Welfare and Performance in Public Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Sheema Municipality, Uganda. IAA Journal of Education 10(2):55-63. https://doi.org/10.59298/IAAJE/2024/102.5563.11