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Table 2 Job satisfaction and career development of current DTTBs (n = 71)

From: Assessment of factors influencing retention in the Philippine National Rural Physician Deployment Program

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? (5=strongly agree, 4=agree, 3=neutral, 2=disagree, 1=strongly disagree)

Number who agree or strongly agree

Mean (Std. Dev.)

I enjoy working as a DTTB; the work I am doing is meaningful and stimulating.

64 (90.1%)

4.23 (0.61)

When I come to work, I know what is expected of me.

57 (80.3%)

3.92 (0.73)

I feel that there are sufficient opportunities to develop career-wise.

52 (73.2%)

3.80 (0.84)

The job matches my skills and experience.

50 (70.4%)

3.85 (0.77)

I receive recognition for doing good work.

48 (67.6%)

3.69 (0.84)

I am satisfied with the support I receive from the DOH Regional Office.

44 (62.0%)

3.61 (0.92)

I receive encouragement to develop myself from DOH staff or LGU officials

43 (60.6%)

3.66 (0.83)

I have been given the training needed to perform the work expected of me.

43 (60.6%)

3.55 (0.94)

I am fairly evaluated on my work.

41 (57.7%)

3.56 (0.63)

I am satisfied with the support I receive from the municipal government.

41 (57.7%)

3.46 (0.89)

I am satisfied with the support I receive from the DOH Central Office.

40 (56.4%)

3.55 (0.89)

I am satisfied with the quality of care that my health center can provide.

26 (36.6%)

3.10 (0.97)