Table 2.
Code counts and ranking of categories
| Rank | Category | Frequency | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emotional security | 116 (14.9%) | Safety needs |
| 2 | Manpower and workload distribution | 102 (13.1%) | Physical needs |
| 3 | Rest and respite | 79 (10.2%) | Physical needs |
| 4 | Workplace safety | 68 (8.8%) | Safety needs |
| 5 | Confidence and trust in leadership | 65 (8.4%) | Safety needs |
| 6 | Social support and network | 63 (8.1%) | Love and belonging needs |
| 7 | Workplace camaraderie | 48 (6.2%) | Love and belonging needs |
| 8 | Working arrangements and hours | 38 (4.9%) | Physical needs |
| 9 | Food and drinks | 36 (4.6%) | Physical needs |
| 10 | Employee engagement | 34 (4.4%) | Love and belonging needs Esteem needs Self-actualization needs |
| 11 12 |
Mental motivations Advocacy for larger systems changes |
30 (3.9%) 22 (2.8%) |
|
| 13 | Physical health and well-being | 20 (2.6%) | Safety needs |
| 14 | Financial motivations | 18 (2.3%) | Esteem needs |
| 15 | Psychological well-being | 16 (2.1%) | Safety needs |
| 16 | Basic wages and allowances | 12 (1.5%) | Physical needs |
| 17 | Personal coping | 9 (1.2%) | Self-actualization needs |
NOTE. Each response may be coded under one or more categories. Hence, frequencies do not tally with number of participants’ responses.