Reason | Possible considerations | Number and percentage |
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Security | Area is politically stable, personal safety, isolation and remoteness of the location of health facility | 33 (30.3) |
Workload | Presence of other staff in adequate numbers and professional mix, doctor-patient ratio, understaffing (support from other health workers) | 22 (20.2) |
Social amenities | Communication, transport, family, entertainment, language, ease of communication with patients, cost of living, salary and benefits, the culture of the local population, opportunity for recreation, schools for children, opportunity to earn extra income | 24 (22.1) |
Facilities at the health units | Equipment, infrastructure, opportunities for continuing education, | 30 (27.4) |