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Table 6 Predictors of currently working in a rural area in South Africa—multiple logistic regression

From: Doctor retention and distribution in post-apartheid South Africa: tracking medical graduates (2007–2011) from one university

Variable

OR

95% CI

p value

Years since graduating

0.76

[0.558; 1.047]

0.094

Male

1.248

[0.542; 2.874]

0.603

Rural background

4.884

[1.982; 12.031]

0.001

Internship in rural area

3.119

[1.232; 7.900]

0.016

Community service in rural area

3.057

[1.164; 8.029]

0.023