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Table 6 Main reasons for joining the DTTB Program (n = 71)

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

What is/are your main reason(s) for joining the DTTB Program? Respondents may give more than one answer

Number of respondents who gave this answer

Return Service

38 (53.5%)

Opportunity to Serve

17 (23.9%)

Interest in Public Health and Community Medicine

13 (18.3%)

Experience and Adventure

6 (8.5%)

Fulfilment and meaning in life

3 (4.2%)

Master’s degree and career opportunities

2 (2.8%)

Good salary

1 (1.4%)