The Brain Drain Potential of Students in the African Health and Nonhealth Sectors

Table 11

Most important reason for going to the most likely destination.

	Health sector students (%)	Other students (%)
Most important reason
Your level of income	30	22
Cost of living	19	20
Ability to find the job I want	14	21
Prospects for professional advancement	7	11
Your personal safety	7	4
Your family’s safety	6	5
Ability to find a good school for your; children	4	2
The security of your job	2	3
HIV/AIDS situation	3	4
The future of your children	2	2
A level of fair taxation	1	2
Ability to find a house you want to live in	1	<1
Quality upkeep of public amenities; (e.g., parks, beaches, toilets, etc.)	1	<1
Ability to find medical services for family; and children	<1	1
Availability of quality affordable products	<1	1
Customer service	0	<1