Table 4 Descriptive statistics of community service satisfaction and future work intentions
Characteristics | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Experienced professional development (n = 539) | 470 | 87% |
Contributed to health of community (n = 595) | 563 | 95% |
Supervision satisfaction | ||
  Well-oriented to job (n = 537) | 465 | 87% |
  Good clinical supervision (n = 494) | 350 | 71% |
  Good mentorship and support (n = 459) | 329 | 72% |
  Seniors available (n = 513) | 420 | 82% |
  Management handled concerns well (n = 416) | 209 | 50% |
Practical satisfaction | Â | Â |
  Performed overtime duties (n = 632) | 570 | 90% |
  Satisfied with accommodation (n = 408) | 233 | 57% |
  No risk to personal safety (n = 457) | 236 | 34% |
  Remuneration is fair (n = 448) | 242 | 54% |
  Received salary on time (n = 605) | 465 | 77% |
Where planning to work next year | Â | Â |
  Private sector, SA (n = 657) | 150 | 23% |
  Public sector, SA (n = 657) | 453 | 69% |
  Overseas (n = 657) | 39 | 6% |
  Other (n = 657) | 15 | 2% |
Intention to specialize (n = 620) | 419 | 68% |
Intention to stay at same CS facility (n = 620) | 203 | 34% |
Intention to work in rural or underserved communities | 171 | 25% |