Table 4 Push factors affecting emigration of male and female health workers from India (Kerala)
Dissatisfaction with current… | Health workers from India (Kerala) | |
|---|---|---|
Male n (%)a | Female n (%)b | |
Working conditions | ||
Poor income | 190 (76.3) | 378 (42.5) |
Poor working conditions | 125 (28.0) | 213 (24.0) |
Poor education opportunities | 124 (27.8) | 190 (21.3) |
Living conditions | ||
High living costs | 228 (51.0) | 439 (49.3) |
Future of your children in India | 95 (21.3) | 133 (14.9) |
Personal safety | 76 (17.0) | 128 (14.4) |