Table 3.
Reasons associated with willingness and hesitance to volunteer
| Reasons | Willingness to volunteer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma | P-value | |
| Reasons for willing to volunteer | ||
| Remuneration | -0.014 | 0.462 |
| Compensated by money if infected by COVID-19 | 0.062 | 0.001 |
| Compensated by money if death due to COVID-19 occurs | 0.114 | < 0.001 |
| Shortage of medical personnel | 0.689 | < 0.001 |
| Obligation as a medical student | 0.607 | < 0.001 |
| Solicited by the government or medical institutions | 0.648 | < 0.001 |
| Sanctioned if not willing to volunteer | 0.211 | < 0.001 |
| Reasons for hesitance to volunteer | ||
| Fear for own’s health | -0.221 | < 0.001 |
| Fear for family’s health | -0.048 | 0.021 |
| Fear of harming patients | −0.117 | < 0.001 |
| Inadequate PPE | −0.059 | 0.002 |
| Absence of a cure | −0.205 | < 0.001 |
COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019, PPE Personal protective equipment