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Table 4 Time planned to permanently return to Sudan and the place of work in Sudan (n = 153)

From: Contribution of Sudanese medical diaspora to the healthcare delivery system in Sudan: exploring options and barriers

Statement

Less than 5 years, n (%)

5–10 years, n (%)

When economic and political conditions permit, n (%)

Will never return to Sudan, n (%)

Don’t know

Time planned to permanently return to Sudan

47 (31)

22 (14)

29 (19)

0 (0)

55 (36)

Place of intended work when return to Sudan

Public hospital

Private hospital

Public university

Private university

Own private work

Othersa

46 (30)

3 (2)

40 (26)

7 (5)

44 (29)

13 (8)

  1. aOthers: dual practice in both public and private sectors