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Table 2 Summary results for PHEEM items

From: Postgraduate medical trainees at a Ugandan university perceive their clinical learning environment positively but differentially despite challenging circumstances: a cross-sectional study

Item

Male

Mean ± S.D.

Female

Mean ± S.D.

1. My workload in this residency is fine

2.2 ± 1.1

2.5 ± 1.1

2. I have a contract of employment that provides information about hours of work

0.77 ± 0.88

0.93 ± 1.0

3. I have to perform inappropriate tasks

2.4 ± 1.2

2.6 ± 1.1

4. There is accurate, unit specific written information available

2.0 ± 1.4

1.6 ± 0.84

5. My hours conform to the curriculum

1.8 ± 1.2

2.0 ± 1.2

6. I work according to a fixed timetable

1.9 ± 1.4

2.2 ± 1.0

7. I had an informative orientation program

2.1 ± 1.2

2.4 ± 1.2

8. There are clear clinical protocols in this rotation

2.3 ± 1.2

2.3 ± 0.93

9. The training in this rotation makes me feel ready for the next step

3.1 ± 0.79

3.1 ± 0.54

10. I have the appropriate level of responsibility in this rotation

3.1 ± 0.80

2.9 ± 0.71

11. I have the opportunity to provide continuity of care

3.3 ± 0.66

3.0 ± 0.67

12. I have opportunities to acquire appropriate skills in practical procedures

3.2 ± 0.90

2.9 ± 0.76

13. My clinical teachers promote an atmosphere of mutual respect

3.0 ± 1.1

2.8 ± 0.86

14. I feel part of a team working here

3.0 ± 0.93

3.1 ± 0.71

15. I have protected educational time in this rotation

2.5 ± 1.0

2.3 ± 0.90

16. I have enough clinical learning opportunities for my needs

2.7 ± 0.96

2.8 ± 0.83

17. There is access to an educational program relevant to my needs

2.9 ± 0.87

2.7 ± 0.72

18. My clinical supervisor sets clear expectations

2.9 ± 0.98

2.6 ± 0.73

19. I have good clinical supervision at all times

2.7 ± 1.0

2.1 ± 0.94

20. I get regular feedback from seniors

2.6 ± 1.2

2.1 ± 1.2

21. Senior staff utilize learning opportunities effectively

2.5 ± 0.97

2.3 ± 1.0

22. My clinical teachers are well organized

2.8 ± 1.1

2.4 ± 0.92

23. The clinical teachers provide me with good feedback on my strengths and weaknesses

2.5 ± 1.1

2.0 ± 1.2

24. I am able to participate actively in educational events

3.2 ± 0.72

2.6 ± 0.62

25. My clinical teachers are enthusiastic

3.0 ± 0.86

2.7 ± 0.82

26. My clinical teachers are accessible

3.0 ± 1.0

2.6 ± 1.1

27. My clinical teachers have good communication skills

2.6 ± 0.98

2.4 ± 0.83

28. My clinical teachers have good teaching skills

3.1 ± 0.82

2.7 ± 0.77

29. My clinical teachers encourage me to be an independent learner

3.2 ± 0.79

2.9 ± 0.69

30. There are adequate catering facilities when I am on call

0.92 ± 1.0

1.3 ± 0.97

31. I feel physically safe within the hospital environment

2.3 ± 1.2

2.5 ± 1.1

32. There is a no-blame culture in this rotation

2.1 ± 1.2

2.0 ± 1.1

33. This hospital has good quality accommodation for residents, especially when on call

0.63 ± 0.96

0.68 ± 0.86

34. I get a lot of enjoyment out of my present job

2.0 ± 1.1

2.1 ± 0.96

35. I have suitable access to careers advice

2.4 ± 1.0

2.3 ± 0.90

36. There are good counselling opportunities for residents who experience difficulty regarding their training in this rotation

1.5 ± 1.2

1.4 ± 1.1

37. My clinical teachers have good mentoring skills

2.7 ± 0.89

2.3 ± 0.98

38. There is sex discrimination in this rotation

3.4 ± 0.69

3.3 ± 0.67

39. There is discrimination in this residency based on my ethnicity or religion

3.4 ± 0.85

3.1 ± 0.94

40. I have good collaboration with other residents

3.3 ± 0.75

2.9 ± 0.76

Total PHEEM

98.22 ± 38.09

 

Role Autonomy

34.25 ± 13.69

 

Teaching

39.7 ± 13.81

 

Social Support

24.27 ± 10.59