Table 4.
Top three factors in selecting a location for future employment.
| Primary | Secondary | Tertiary | Intervention category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Access to training opportunities | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | Educational or regulatory |
| 2. Ability to return to University to pursue a degree program | 35.2% | 22.2% | 14.8% | |
| 3. Ability to return to school to obtain an advanced diploma in a specialized area (e.g. ENT, Ophthalmic nursing) |
1.3% | 1.3% | 2.6% | |
| 4. Quality of housing | 5.2% | 6.5% | 6.5% | Personal support |
| 5. Proximity to city | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.2% | |
| 6. Opportunities to meet a spouse/partner | 0.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | |
| 7. Employment for spouse/partner | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% | |
| 8. Quality of education for children | 2.2% | 8.3% | 10.0% | |
| 9. Personal safety and security | 2.6% | 5.2% | 7.4% | |
| 10. Professional support and mentorship | 3.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | Professional support |
| 11. Promotion prospects | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% | |
| 12. Autonomy | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% | |
| 13. Availability of material resources (supplies, equipment) | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.7% | |
| 14. Access to technology | 3.5% | 4.8% | 6.5% | |
| 15. Quality of clinic facilities | 8.7% | 10.9% | 8.7% | |
| 16. Exposure to a challenging work environment (clinical skills) | 3.0% | 5.2% | 6.1% | |
| 17. Income Potential | 7.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | Financial incentives |
| 18. Other | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | Other |
| 19. Don't know/Rather not say | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | |
| 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.00% |
Bold values indicate the top three reasons cited by participants.