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Table 1 Personal satisfaction 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 opinion matters at work; I feel respected.

66 (92.9%)

4.32 (0.65)

The community in general to which I am assigned appreciates my work.

63 (88.7%)

4.24 (0.64)

My family supports my decision to work as a DTTB.

62 (87.3%)

4.35 (0.79)

I find fulfilment in serving my community.

60 (84.5%)

4.38 (0.78)

Considering everything, I am satisfied with my job.

60 (84.5%)

4.08 (0.63)

I have a good friend(s) at work.

59 (83.1%)

4.17 (0.74)

The municipal government to which I am assigned appreciates my work.

56 (78.8%)

4.00 (0.70)

The DOH appreciates my work.

53 (74.6%)

3.92 (0.73)