Table 1 Demographic characteristics, place of residence and graduates perceived influence of COBES on choice of specialty, willingness to practice in a rural setting and perceived usefulness of COBES
Total (n = 56) | Male (n = 32) | Female (n = 24) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Place of Residence | ||||
Village | 5(8.9 %) | 5(15.6 %) | 0(0.0 %) | 0.0638 |
Town | 23(41.1 %) | 12(37.5 %) | 11(45.8 %) | 0.590 |
City | 28(50.0 %) | 15(46.9 %) | 13(54.2 %) | 0.788 |
Choice of specialty | ||||
Will affect | 25(44.6 %) | 13(40.6 %) | 12(50.0 %) | 0.589 |
Will not affect | 23(41.1 %) | 14(43.8 %) | 9(18.8 %) | 0.788 |
Unsure | 7(12.5 %) | 5(15.6 %) | 3(12.5 %) | 0.451 |
Choice of practice in a rural area | ||||
Will affect | 36(64.3 %) | 25(78.1 %) | 11(45.0 %) | 0.023 |
Will not affect | 12(21.4 %) | 4(12.5 %) | 8(33.3 %) | 0.099 |
Unsure | 8(14.3 %) | 3(9.4 %) | 5(20.8 %) | 1.000 |
Perceived usefulness of COBES | ||||
Useful | 46(82.1 %) | 28(87.5 %) | 18(75.0 %) | 0.298 |
Not Useful | 10(17.9 %) | 4(12.5 %) | 6(25.0 %) | |