From: Reasons to pursue a career in medicine: a qualitative study in Sierra Leone
Sample | Characteristic | |
---|---|---|
Junior doctors (JD) (n = 15) | Age | 29 years (average); 24–35 years (range) |
Sex | 60% male; 40% female | |
Graduation yeara | 2015 (n = 1), 2013 (n = 2), 2012 (n = 4), 2011 (n = 2), 2010 (n = 1), 2009 (n = 3), 2008 (n = 1), 2006 (n = 1) | |
Childrena | yes (33%); no (67%) | |
Marital statusa | single/dating/divorced (60%); married (40%) | |
Religion | 53% Christian; 47% Muslim | |
Senior teaching staff b (TS) (n = 7) | Sex | 72% male; 28% female |