Table 4 Comparison of PHEEM items between funding source for postgraduate trainees’ medical education (Self-funding, Government scholarship, and Other)
Characteristics | Self-funding (Mean ± S.D.) | Government scholarship (Mean ± S.D.) | Other (Mean ± S.D.) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General items | ||||
Total PHEEM | 96.58 ± 38.88 | 100.18 ± 43.25 | 106.7 ± 35.22 | .999 |
Role Autonomy | 33.32 ± 14.06 | 32.74 ± 15.44 | 37.5 ± 13.44 | |
Teaching | 39.8 ± 14.36 | 41.6 ± 16.62 | 42.7 ± 11.84 | |
Social Support | 23.46 ± 10.46 | 25.84 ± 11.19 | 26.5 ± 9.94 | |
Specific items | ||||
#27: My clinical teachers have good communication skills | 2.4 ± 0.96 | 2.8 ± 1.1 | 2.8 ± 0.64 | .016 |
#30: There are adequate catering facilities when I am on call | 0.80 ± 0.83 | 1.4 ± 1.2 | 1.4 ± 1.1 | .03* .06** |
#33: This hospital has good quality accommodation for residents, especially when on call | 0.46 ± 0.86 | 0.44 ± 0.63 | 1.3 ± 1.0 | .001a .004b |
#35: I have suitable access to careers advice | 2.2 ± 0.97 | 3.0 ± 0.63 | 2.5 ± 1.1 | .04 |