From: Perceptions of oncology as a career choice among the early career doctors in Pakistan
Perception of Oncology as a Career Choice Among Early Career Doctors in Pakistan | |||
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 | Agree | Disagree | Neutral |
Workplace Environment | |||
 Oncology is a male oriented specialty | 31 (10.3%) | 231 (77.0%) | 38(12.7%) |
 There is work-family balance | 140 (46.7%) | 53(17.7%) | 107 (35.7%) |
 Working hours are stable | 183 (61.0%) | 29 (9.7%) | 88 (29.3%) |
 High patient load in oncology | 167 (55.7%) | 50 (16.7%) | 83 (27.7%) |
 There is lack of proper oncologic facilities in Pakistani hospitals | 210 (70.0%) | 52 (17.3%) | 38(12.7%) |
Financial Aspect | |||
 A financially healthy specialty | 143 (47.7%) | 62 (20.7%) | 95 (31.7%) |
 Will need private practice to suffice financial requirements | 182 (60.7%) | 49 (16.3%) | 69 (23.0%) |
Emotional Aspect | |||
 Oncology is a depressing field | 163 (54.3%) | 61 (20.3%) | 76 (25.3%) |
 Long term patient affiliation is energy consuming | 110 (36.7%) | 117 (39.0%) | 73 (24.3%) |
Scope of the Field | |||
 Saturation/Less job opportunities in oncology | 80 (26.7%) | 147 (49.0%) | 73 (24.3%) |
 A progressive and research-oriented field | 256 (85.3%) | 17 (5.7%) | 27 (9.0%) |
Nature of the Work | |||
 Radiation exposure is a concern while working in oncology | 198 (66.0%) | 48 (16.0%) | 54 (18.0%) |
 Poor patient prognosis impacts career choice | 170 (56.7%) | 72 (24.0%) | 58 (19.3%) |