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Table 4 Rating of incentives important for job retention

From: Factors affecting job satisfaction and retention of medical laboratory professionals in seven countries of Sub-Saharan Africa

Rating of job retention incentives

Professional development

Benefits

Laboratory upgrades

Appreciation from management

Vacation/time off

Most/very important

179 (80%)

99 (44%)

96 (43%)

60 (27%)

11 (5%)

Not very important

27 (12%)

54 (24%)

68 (30%)

68 (30%)

69 (31%)

Least important/somewhat important

18 (8%)

71 (32%)

60 (27%)

96 (43%)

144 (64%)

  1. N = 224 respondents.