Table 5 Characteristics of those not pursuing specialist training
Item/Question | MBBS | Nursing | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frequency | % | Frequency | % | Frequency (%) | |
Do you plan to practice outside Nigeria? | |||||
Yes | 20 | 54.1 | 22 | 73.3 | 42 (62.7) |
No | 17 | 45.9 | 8 | 26.7 | 25 (37.3) |
If YES, how long after graduation do plan to leave | |||||
< 5 years | 17 | 85.0 | 22 | 100% | 39 (92.9) |
5-10years | 3 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 (7.1) |
Reason for leaving (Multiple tick question) | |||||
Good equipment | 10 | 50.0 | 7 | 31.8 | 17 (40.5) |
Improved remuneration | 9 | 45.0 | 9 | 40.9 | 18 (42.9) |
Quality of life | 12 | 60.0 | 12 | 54.5 | 24 (57.1) |
Better quality of training and expertise | 12 | 60.0 | 13 | 59.1 | 25 (59.5) |
Career opportunities | 11 | 55.0 | 12 | 54.5 | 23 (54.8) |
Personal reasons | 6 | 30.0 | 10 | 45.5 | 16 (38.1) |