Table 5. Value Ratings of the GAIA Nursing Scholarship Program (1–5 Scale)
Program AspectsnMeanSDMedian
Before Graduation
 Payment of fees524.90.55.0
 Monthly stipend484.21.25.0
 Get-togethers493.81.34.0
 Clinical supplies474.01.25.0
 Uniforms and shoes464.01.34.0
 Talks by role models463.71.44.0
 Check-ins with GAIA staff493.71.54.0
 Availability of GAIA staff for assistance513.61.54.0
After Graduation
 Get-togethers483.71.54.0
 Talks by role models443.41.53.5
 Check-ins with GAIA staff524.01.24.5
 Site visits with staff/donors463.71.54.0
 Availability of GAIA staff for assistance503.51.44.0
  • Abbreviation: GAIA, Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance; SD, standard deviation.