Table 3 Odds ratio of different entry scheme and length of rural placement in taking up rural medical practice
Factors | Odds ratio | Confidence interval (95%) | P-value (Wald test) |
|---|---|---|---|
Current work location-Rural area | |||
Entry Scheme | |||
Rural compared to non-rural | 2.5 | 1.3-5.0 | 0.009 |
Length of rural placement | |||
3 years compared to 1 year | 2.5 | 0.9-7.0 | 0.085 |
2 years compared to 1 year | 1.6 | 0.8-3.3 | 0.166 |
Preferred current work location-Rural area | |||
Entry Scheme | |||
Rural compared to non-rural | 2.9 | 1.6-5.2 | <0.001 |
RCS attendance | |||
Non-Conscript to conscript | 2.5 | 1.0-6.3 | 0.015 |
Length of rural placement | |||
3 years compared to 1 year | 3.0 | 1.2-7.4 | 0.015 |
2 years compared to 1 year | 1.7 | 0.7-3.8 | 0.191 |
Intended work location after completion of training- Rural area | |||
Entry Scheme | |||
Rural compared to non-rural | 4.4 | 2.2-8.7 | <0.001 |
RCS attendance | |||
Non-Conscript to conscript | 3.2 | 1.3-7.6 | 0.01 |
Length of rural placement | |||
3 years compared to 1 year | 5.1 | 1.8-14.2 | 0.002 |
2 years compared to 1 year | 1.3 | 0.6-2.9 | 0.494 |