Intent to Migrate Among Nursing Students in Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Lisa Nguyen, Steven Ropers, Esther Nderitu, Anneke Zuyderduin, Sam Luboga, Amy Hagopian
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
What factors influence nursing students' intentions to migrate from Uganda?
Conclusion
Nursing students in Uganda prioritize improving remuneration as a key factor to reduce their intent to migrate.
Supporting Evidence
- 70% of participants want to work outside Uganda.
- 59% expect to work in the U.S. within five years.
- Financial dissatisfaction is the main reason for wanting to emigrate.
- Students from rural areas are less likely to want to emigrate.
- Those wanting to work in urban areas are more likely to emigrate for financial reasons.
Takeaway
Most nursing students in Uganda want to work abroad because they think they will earn more money and have better job conditions.
Methodology
Anonymous questionnaires and focus groups were used to gather data from nursing students at two universities in Uganda.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to convenience sampling and self-reported data.
Limitations
The study lacked data on the level of nurse training for each student and could not conduct focus groups at one university.
Participant Demographics
82% female, average age 32, majority pursuing diplomas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p ≤ 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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