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Table 4 Final item list and descriptive statistics

From: Measuring health workers’ motivation composition: validation of a scale based on Self-Determination Theory in Burkina Faso

 

Item

Number

Mean

sd

p50

Max

Min

Intrinsic motivation (IM)

im1

Parce que j’aime faire ce que je fais chaque jour au travail.

Because I enjoy doing what I do at work every day.

1 139

7.91

2.49

9

10

0

im2

Parce que mes tâches au travail me plaisent beaucoup.

Because I enjoy my work tasks.

1 142

8.21

2.09

9

10

0

im3

Parce que le travail que je fais est très intéressant.

Because the work that I do is very interesting.

1 139

8.22

2.09

9

10

0

Integrated/identified regulation (IDEN)

iden1

Parce qu’être un agent de santé est un élément fondamental de ce que je suis.

Because being a health worker is a fundamental part of who I am.

1 134

8.08

2.29

9

10

0

iden2

Parce que mon travail est extrêmement important pour mes patients.

Because my work is extremely important for my patients.

1 137

8.53

1.89

9

10

0

iden3

Parce que je veux changer quelque chose dans la vie des autres.

Because I want to make a difference in people’s lives.

1 138

7.90

2.55

9

10

0

Introjected regulation (INTRO)

intro1

Pour avoir une bonne opinion de moi-même.

In order to feel good about myself.

1 141

7.45

2.70

8

10

0

intro2

Parce que ma réputation dépend de mon travail.

Because my reputation depends on my work.

1 133

7.19

3.00

8

10

0

External regulation-social (EXT-S)

ext1

A cause de la reconnaissance que je reçois de mes patients et de la communauté.

Because of the appreciation I receive from my patients and the community.

1 132

6.32

3.21

7

10

0

ext2

Pour ne pas laisser tomber mon équipe.

So I do not let my team down.

1 136

4.86

3.18

5

10

0

ext3

Parce que mon responsable direct reconnaît mon travail et m’apprécie.

Because my supervisor recognizes and appreciates me.

1 128

6.22

3.17

7

10

0

External regulation-economic (EXT-E)

ext4

A cause des avantages liés à mon travail.

Because of the benefits that come with my job.

1 137

3.75

3.29

4

10

0

ext5

Pour pouvoir subvenir aux besoins de ma famille.

In order to be able to provide for my family.

1 141

6.50

3.03

7

10

0

ext6

Parce que mon travail me procure la sécurité financière.

Because of the financial security my job provides me with.

1 136

4.76

3.10

5

10

0

ext7

Afin de gagner de l’argent.

In order to earn money.

1 134

3.67

3.17

3

10

0

  1. Legend: The English translation is intended to facilitate understanding for the non-French-speaking readership. It is not tested and validated and might thus not be perfectly equivalent to the French version