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Table 4 Living and community conditions 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.)

My accommodation has a comfortable place to sleep.

58 (81.7%)

4.11 (0.77)

My accommodation has a clean toilet and shower.

58 (81.7%)

4.10 (0.72)

I consider myself a part of the community to which I am assigned.

53 (74.6%)

3.90 (0.80)

I have regular electricity at my accommodation.

52 (73.2%)

3.75 (1.07)

I feel safe in my area of assignment.

49 (69.0%)

3.76 (0.82)

I have access to clean running water at my accommodation.

47 (66.2%)

3.75 (0.97)

I have safe and efficient transportation to work.

42 (59.2%)

3.55 (1.00)

Supplies for my personal needs are available in my area of assignment.

39 (55.0%)

3.54 (0.88)

My area of assignment has sufficient options for leisure and entertainment.

18 (25.3%)

2.73 (1.11)