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Challenges reported during the Malawi elective (n = 33)*
| Challenge | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Complicated patients with limited treatment options | 19 (68) |
| Language barrier | 16 (57) |
| Experiencing death and dying because of limited resources | 14 (50) |
| Disliked food/limited food options | 4 (14) |
| Physical illness | 3 (11) |
| Culture shock | 2 (7) |
| Not enough supervision in clinic | 1 (4) |
| Uncomfortable living conditions | 1 (4) |
| Other | 1 (4) |
| Not enough autonomy in clinic | 0 |
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