Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals towards project resource management in healthcare facilities in Mbandaka

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to analyse the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals regarding project resource management in healthcare facilities in the city of Mbandaka, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to examine the association between certain organisational practices and the performance of supply systems.

Methods: This is an analytical cross-sectional observational study conducted between March and October 2025 among 118 healthcare professionals working at the Wangata General Referral Hospital and the Bosomba Health Centre. The sample was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. The internal reliability of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α = 0.82). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software ( , version 26). Associations between qualitative variables were analysed using the chi-square test, whilst logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with better project resource management.

Results: The results show that the majority of healthcare professionals have a generally satisfactory level of knowledge regarding project resource management, although only 34.7% have received specific training. Several factors are significantly associated with the performance of the supply system, notably staff training (p < 0.05), resource availability (p < 0.05), the existence of management tools (p < 0.05) and staff motivation (p < 0.05). Logistic regression confirms that the availability of resources, staff motivation, training and management tools are factors independently associated with better performance. The lack of training, formal procedures and limited availability of resources constitute major constraints.

Conclusion: The results suggest that certain organisational and managerial practices, notably training, the availability of resources, the use of management tools and staff motivation, are associated with better performance of the procurement system. However, further studies are needed to deepen our understanding of these associations in similar contexts.

Keywords: knowledge, attitudes, project resource management, health facilities, Mbandaka.

Received Date: April 21, 2026

Accepted Date: May 12, 2026

Published Date: June 01, 2026

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/699