Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants.
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|---|---|
| CATEGORY (N = NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS IF NOT 53) | N (%) |
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| Gender (n = 52) | |
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| Male | 30 (57.7) |
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| Female | 22 (42.3) |
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| Current relationship status (n = 52) | |
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| Single | 5 (9.6) |
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| Married | 42 (80.8) |
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| Other | 5 (9.6) |
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| Number of children (n = 52) | |
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| None | 18 (34.6) |
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| One | 9 (17.3) |
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| Two | 19 (36.5) |
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| Three or more | 6 (11.5) |
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| Years since graduation | |
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| 0–5 years | 26 (49.1) |
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| >5 years | 27 (50.9) |
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| Fellowship post-graduation (n = 52) | |
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| Yes | 18 (34.6) |
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| No | 34 (65.4) |
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| Currently in Fellowship (n = 18)* | |
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| Yes | 5 (27.8) |
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| No | 13 (72.2) |
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| Career in global health (self-reported) | |
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| Yes | 42 (79.2) |
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| No | 11 (20.8) |
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| Positions since graduation from GH program (n = 52) (mean (SD) | 1.79 (1.40) |
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| Are you compensated for your global health activities? (n = 52) | |
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| All are compensated | 21 (40.4) |
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| Some are compensated | 12 (23.1) |
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| None are compensated | 11 (21.2) |
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| Does not apply | 8 (15.4) |
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| Respondents with an overall career mentor (n = 52) | |
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| Yes | 35 (67.3) |
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| No | 17 (32.7) |
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| Respondents with a mentor for their global health work (n = 52) | |
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| Yes | 31 (59.6) |
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| No | 21 (40.4) |
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| Who most helps you sustain your career in global health? | |
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| Supportive partner/spouse | 37 (69.8) |
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| Your children | 6 (11.3) |
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| Your friends | 16 (30.2) |
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| Your work colleagues | 31 (58.5) |
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| Your global health mentor | 22 (41.5) |
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| Other | 12 (22.6) |
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* Only includes individuals who responded “Yes” to pursuing a fellowship post-graduation.