Table 1 Characteristics of physician (n = 49)
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Age (years) | |
mean ± SD | 44.3 ± 10.9 |
<30 | 4 (8.2) |
30–39 | 19 (38.8) |
40–49 | 9 (18.4) |
50–59 | 10 (20.4) |
≥60 | 7 (14.3) |
Sex | |
Male | 47 (95.9) |
Female | 2 (4.1) |
Upbringing | |
Rural | 15 (30.6) |
Urban | 34 (69.4) |
Spouse’s upbringing | |
Rural | 7 (14.2) |
Urban | 41(83.7) |
Medical school attended | |
Jichi Medical University | 36 (73.5) |
Other universitiesa | 13 (26.5) |
Reason for choosing practice place on the Oki islands | |
Obligation after graduationb | 38 (77.6) |
Self-willing | 11 (22.4) |
Practice career on the Oki islands (years) | |
<1 | 8 (16.3) |
1–4 | 24 (49) |
5–10 | 12 (24.5) |
10–19 | 15 (10.2) |