Table 1. Attributes and levels included in the DCE design.
| Attribute | Level 1 (Baseline) | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workload | Manageable | Heavy | - | - |
| Workplace Culture | Enabling(“Good”) culture | Poor culture | - | - |
| Availability of Equipment | Sufficient | Insufficient | - | - |
| Opportunities for Training | Frequent | Infrequent/minimal | - | - |
| Sector and Facility type | Public clinic | Public Hospital | Private clinic | Private Hospital |
| Location | Urban; No relocation | Urban; Relocation | Rural; No relocation | Rural; Relocation |
| Salary | 5% increase on current salary | 10% increase on current salary | 20% increase on current salary | Salary cut of 20% |
| Benefits | None | Medical aid contribution to the value of 7% of salary | Medical aid and pension contribution of 20% of salary | Medical aid, pension and housing contribution of 40% of salary |
Note: The column “Level 1” shows the baseline scenario and the level for each attribute that was used as a reference category in the analysis (see section 2.4). Four attributes had only two levels each, and four attributes had four levels each. “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” are generic column headings