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Table 3 Work environment 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 can take time to eat lunch and snacks every day.

58 (81.7%)

4.06 (0.81)

The workload is manageable.

56 (78.9%)

3.83 (0.72)

I have flexibility to balance the demands of my workplace and my personal life.

54 (76.1%)

3.83 (0.68)

I have regular electricity at my workplace.

52 (73.3%)

3.83 (1.12)

I have a pleasant work environment; I am satisfied with the morale level of my health center staff.

49 (69.0%)

3.66 (0.84)

I have access to clean running water at my workplace.

44 (62.0%)

3.42 (1.21)

My health center has good access to essential drugs and medications.

30 (42.2%)

3.07 (1.09)

I work with a competent LGU

28 (39.4%)

3.25 (0.82)

My Rural Health Unit has access to resources for health programs and projects.

21 (29.5%)

3.11 (0.90)

I have the supplies which I need to do my job well and safely.

19 (26.8%)

2.75 (1.01)

I have the equipment which I need to do my job well and efficiently.

13 (18.3%)

2.61 (0.98)