Factors associated with the rural and remote practice of medical workforce in Maluku Islands of Indonesia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many factors contribute to engagement in rural and remote (RR) medical practice, but little is known about the factors associated with rural and remote medical practice in such remote locations as the Maluku Province of Indonesia. This study describes factors associated with actual RR practice, preferred RR practice, and intention to remain practice in Maluku Province.

Methods

An online survey of work-related experience and intentions for future rural work was administered to 410 doctors working in the Maluku province of Indonesia. Participant characteristics were described using descriptive statistics, associations between the independent variables with the location of the workforce, intention to remain practice in Maluku, preference for future RR practice in Mal

SUBMITTER: Noya F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502290 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature