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Table 1 Participant characteristics from a web-based survey on global mobility in dietetic fields (N = 138)

From: Understanding global mobility of dietetic talents: a survey study of overseas-educated dietetic returnees in China

Characteristics

Results n(%)

Gender

 

Female

119(86.2)

Male

19(13.8)

Age (years)

 

20–25

17(12.3)

26–30

52(37.7)

30–35

48(34.8)

36–40

19(13.8)

>40

2(1.5)

Current Workplace

 

Metropolitan areasa

90(65.2)

Others

48(34.8)

Highest Degree Obtained

 

Bachelor

22(15.9)

Master

109(79.0)

PhD

7(5.1)

Multi-Country (Region) Study Abroad

 

Yes

19(13.8)

No

119(86.2)

Overseas Work Experience (years)

 

0

95(68.8)

1–3

36(26.1)

>3

7(5.1)

Holding a Domestic Degree (yes/no)

Yes

No

57(41.3)

81(58.7)

Oversea Work Experience (yes/no)

Yes

No

43(31.2)

95(68.8)

Oversea Credential(s) (yes/no)

Yes

No

41(29.7)

97(70.3)

Domestic Credential(s) (yes/no)

 

Yes

82(59.4)

No

56(40.6)

Salaries (Chinese yuan/month)

 

<5,000

7(5.1)

5,001–10,000

46(33.3)

10,001–20,000

59(42.8)

20,000–30,000

16(11.6)

>30,000

10(7.3)

Post Return Job Mobility (yes/no)

 

Yes

70(50.7)

No

68(49.3)

  1. a Metropolitan areas include four major cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. They have been recognized as Tier 1 cities due to their central role in commerce, finance, and industry