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Table 2 Perceptions of Oncology Among Early Career Doctors in Pakistan

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

 

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%)

  1. OR- Odds Ratio
  2. CI- 95% Confidence Interval