Table 2 Frequency and association analysis of the proposed factors with practice locations (current, preferred, and intended) of medical graduates
Factors | Frequency (%) of graduates | P-value (χ2 test) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Current location | |||
Urban | Rural | ||
Gender (n = 200) | 0.570 | ||
Male | 81 (40%) | 24 (12%) | |
Female | 70 (35%) | 25 (13%) | |
RCS attendance (n = 207) | 0.969 | ||
Conscript | 23 (11%) | 8 (4%) | |
Non-Conscript | 130 (63%) | 46 (22%) | |
Entry Scheme (n = 207) | 0.001 | ||
Non-Rural | 85 (41%) | 16 (8%) | |
Rural | 68 (33%) | 38 (18%) | |
Length of placement (n = 207) | 0.024 | ||
1 year | 34 (16%) | 6 (3%) | |
2 years | 77 (38%) | 23 (11%) | |
3 years | 42 (20%) | 25 (12%) | |
Preferred current location | |||
Urban | Rural | ||
Gender (n = 206) | 0.586 | ||
Male | 57 (28%) | 51 (25%) | |
Female | 48 (23%) | 50 (24%) | |
RCS attendance (n = 213) | 0.004 | ||
Conscript | 23 (11%) | 8 (4%) | |
Non-Conscript | 84 (40%) | 98 (46%) | |
Entry Scheme (n = 213) | <0.001 | ||
Non-Rural | 68 (32%) | 35 (17%) | |
Rural | 39 (18%) | 71 (33%) | |
Length of placement (n = 213) | 0.001 | ||
1 year | 29 (14%) | 12 (5%) | |
2 years | 55 (26%) | 48 (23%) | |
3 years | 23 (11%) | 46 (21%) | |
Intended work location after completion of training | |||
Urban | Rural | ||
Gender (n = 205) | 0.372 | ||
Male | 33 (16%) | 74 (35%) | |
Female | 36 (17%) | 62 (32%) | |
RCS attendance | <0.001 | ||
Conscript | 19 (9%) | 11 (5%) | |
Non-Conscript | 52 (25%) | 130 (61%) | |
Entry Scheme (n = 212) | <0.001 | ||
Non-Rural | 53 (25%) | 50 (24%) | |
Rural | 18 (8%) | 91 (43%) | |
Length of placement (n = 212) | <0.001 | ||
1 year | 22 (11%) | 19 (9%) | |
2 years | 41 (19%) | 62 (29%) | |
3 years | 8 (4%) | 60 (28%) | |