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Table 4 Factors that would favour an intention to work in a Pacific community (New Zealand or Pacific Island) in the future

From: The destination of Pacific Island health professional graduates from a New Zealand university

 

Number of respondents mentioninga

Adequate income

12

Job availability/opportunities/appropriate facilities/working conditions/further training opportunities

10

Near family, family life

8

Seeing a need in the community/a sense of helping/giving something back/making a difference/being appreciated

8

Job satisfaction

5

Lifestyle

4

Support and guidance from Pacific organisations, professional community and senior health professionals

3

Understanding culture, language and Pacific health issues

3

Active recruitment/short term placement

3

Less busy

2

Scope for clinical projects/research

2

  1. aSome respondents mentioned more than one; not all respondents gave a comment.