Table 2 Factors for regional retention among the medical students from all categories (n = 1153)
Variables | Prevalence n (%) | Crude OR (95% CI) | Controlled OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Scholarship-bonded obligatory rural service | |||
No | 108/408 (26.5) | Reference | Reference |
Yes | 557/745 (74.8) | 8.23 (6.25–10.84) | 8.33 (6.17–11.23) |
Sex | |||
Male | 344/611 (56.3) | Reference | Reference |
Female | 321/542 (59.2) | 1.13 (0.89–1.43) | 0.86 (0.65–1.14) |
Satisfaction with current student life | |||
Not satisfied | 239/502 (47.6) | Reference | Reference |
Satisfied | 426/651 (65.4) | 2.08 (1.64–2.64) | 1.77 (1.34–2.34) |
Intention of belonging to ikyoku | |||
No | 373/740 (50.4) | Reference | Reference |
Yes | 292/413 (70.7) | 2.37 (1.84–3.07) | 3.00 (2.21–4.08) |
Interest in general practice/family medicine | |||
No | 279/599 (46.6) | Reference | Reference |
Yes | 386/554 (69.7) | 2.64 (2.07–3.36) | 2.14 (1.61–2.83) |