Table 2 The primary and secondary motivation for choosing a career in the medical field
Reason | Number and percentage of respondents |
|---|---|
Primary reason | Â |
To save lives | 22 (20.2) |
Desire to serve others or help others | 21 (19.3) |
Fulfilling a childhood dream | 24 (22.0) |
Prestige | 7 (6.4) |
Money, attractive salary or job security | 4 (3.7) |
High disease burden, few doctors are available or desire to improve health standard | 22 (20.2) |
None given | 9 (8.3) |
Secondary reason | Â |
To save lives or help others | 37 (33.9) |
Prestige or attractive salary | 17 (15.6) |
Few health workers or high disease burden | 9 (8.3) |
Curiosity, desire to do research on humans or fulfilling a childhood dream | 10 (9.2) |
None given | 34 (33.0) |
Career guidance and mentorship for trainees | Â |
Received career guidance | Â |
Yes | 93 (85.3) |
No | 14 (12.8) |
Has a mentor | Â |
Yes | 63 (57.8) |
No | 36 (33.0) |
No response | 10 (9.2) |
Primary mentor role (n = 107) | Â |
Inspires | 6 (5.5) |
Supports materially or financially | 17 (15.6) |
Offers guidance or advice | 28 (25.7) |
Acts as a role model | 3 (2.8) |
No role given | 55 (50.5) |
Secondary role (n = 107) | Â |
Motivates, encourages or advises | 31 (28.4) |
Financial or material support | 13 (11.9) |
Role model | 3 (2.8) |