Table 3 Common reasons why first- and second-year medical students in the study are reluctant to serve in rural areas
Reason | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Lack of adequate facilities | 114 (61.6) |
Inadequate salary | 86 (46.5) |
Less security | 58 (31.4) |
Problems with higher education | 37 (20.0) |
Less medical equipment in health centres | 29 (15.7) |
Less contact with family | 27 (14.6) |
Illiteracy of rural population | 15 (8.1) |