Table 5.
Predictors of intention to work abroad where binary variable is “yes—intend to work abroad” and “No—don't intend to work abroad” at entry and exit for schools in LMIC.
| Entry | Exit | |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted odds ratios (95% CI; p-value) (N = 560) | Adjusted odds ratios (95% CI; p-value) (N = 176) | |
| Increasing age | 0.81 (0.77–0.86; <0.001) | 0.53 (0.41–0.70; <0.001) |
| Female | 0.69 (0.48–1.01; 0.055) | 1.45 (0.60–3.54; 0.413) |
| Income top two deciles | 2.31 (1.36–3.93; 0.002) | 2.74 (0.95–7.90; 0.063) |
| Does not identify as underserved group | 1.82 (1.23–2.69; 0.003) | 1.37 (0.49–3.84; 0.547) |
| Urban background (Quintiles 4 and 5) | 1.85 (1.26–2.73; 0.002) | 1.78 (0.68–4.64; 0.240) |
Excludes learners with an international background. CI, confidence interval.
Unsure option removed from analysis.