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Evaluation of Faculty of Dentistry Students' Attitudes Towards Brain Drain

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: 3, 255 - 261, 23.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1405815

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes of dentistry faculty students of a state university towards brain drain.
Methods: The research is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The population of the study consisted of a total of 474 students studying in a state university's dentistry faculty, and the sample consisted of 226 students who volunteered to participate in the study. A personal information form and the Attitude Scale towards Brain Drain were used as data collection tools. EpiInfo and R statistical programs were used to analyze the data.
Results: In the study, 68.1% of the participants stated that they were considering working abroad after completing their dentistry education. In the country preferences of students considering brain migration, Germany ranked first (18.5%), followed by the United States (13.7%) and England (11.1%). Of the participants, 29% indicated that they were preparing for a language course or training. The primary reasons influencing students' consideration of working abroad include better economic conditions (22.6%), a better lifestyle (17.8%), improved working conditions (15.7%), and economic and political instability in Turkey (15.3%).
Conclusion: The majority of dental faculty students are found to consider working abroad after graduation. Making policy and legal regulations regarding the attractive and repelling factors influencing students' migration preferences is valuable for retaining qualified healthcare workforce.

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Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Beyin Göçüne Yönelik Tutumlarının Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: 3, 255 - 261, 23.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1405815

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmada bir devlet üniversitesinin diş hekimliği fakültesi öğrencilerinin beyin göçüne yönelik tutumlarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırma tanımlayıcı nitelikte kesitsel bir çalışmadır. Çalışmanın evrenini Karabük Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gören toplam 474 öğrenci, örneklemini ise çalışmaya katılmaya gönüllü 226 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi formu ile Beyin Göçüne Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Epi Info (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Attlanta, Georgia, USA) ve R istatistik programları (Auckland University, New Zeland) kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmada katılımcıların %68,1'i diş hekimliği eğitimini tamamladıktan sonra yurtdışında çalışmayı düşündüklerini belirtmiştir. Beyin göçü düşünen öğrencilerin ülke tercihlerinde, Almanya’nın birinci sırada (%18,5), Amerika Birleşik Devletleri(ABD)’nin ikinci sırada (%13,7) ve İngiltere’nin üçüncü sırada (%11,1) yer aldığı görülmüştür. Katılımcıların %29’u dil kursu veya eğitimi için hazırlık yaptığını belirtmiştir. Öğrencilerin Türkiye dışında çalışma düşüncesinde etkili olan öncelikli nedenler arasında daha iyi ekonomik koşullar (%22,6), daha iyi bir yaşam tarzı (%17,8), daha iyi çalışma koşulları (%15,7) ve Türkiye'deki ekonomik ve siyasi istikrarsızlığın (%15,3) yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir.
Sonuç: Çalışma sonucunda diş hekimliği fakültesi öğrencilerinin çoğunluğunun mezuniyet sonrası yurt dışında çalışmayı düşündükleri tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin göç tercihi üzerinde etkili olan çekici ve itici faktörlere yönelik politik ve yasal düzenlemeler yapılması, nitelikli sağlık işgücünün elde tutulması açısından değerlidir.

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  • 2. Cucinotta D, Vanelli M. WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic. Acta Biomed: Atenei Parmensis. 2020;91:157-60.
  • 3. Zemouri C, de Soet H, Crielaard W, Laheij A. A scoping review on bio-aerosols in healthcare and the dental environment. PloS One 2017;12:1-25.
  • 4. Harrel SK, Molinari J. Aerosols and splatter in dentistry: a brief review of the literature and infection control implications. J Am Dent Assoc 2004;135:429-37.
  • 5. To KK, Tsang OT, Yip CC, Chan KH, Wu TC, Chan JM, et al. Consistent detection of 2019 novel coronavirus in saliva. Clin Infect Pract 2020;71:841-3.
  • 6. Silva RS, Jardim AG, Siqueira WL. Coronavirus COVID-19 impacts to dentistry and potential salivary diagnosis. Clin Oral Investig 2020;24:1619-21.
  • 7. World Health Organization. Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected: interim guidance, World Health Organization; 2020.
  • 8. Khader Y, Al Nsour M, Al-Batayneh OB, Saadeh R, Bashier H, Alfaqih M, et al. Dentists’ awareness, perception, and attitude regarding COVID-19 and infection control: cross-sectional study among Jordanian dentists. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2020;6:e18798.
  • 9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Releases Interim Reopening Guidance for Dental Settings. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/statement-COVID.html.
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  • 14. Backer JA, Klinkenberg D, Wallinga J. Incubation period of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infections among travellers from Wuhan, China. Euro Surveill 2020;25:1-6.
  • 15. Guo H, Zhou Y, Liu X, Tan J. The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the utilization of emergency dental services. J Dent Sci 2020;15:564-7.
  • 16. Kampf G, Todt D, Pfaender S, Steinmann E. Persistance of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents [published online February 6, 2020]. J Hosp Infect 2020;104:246-51.
  • 17. Peng X, Xu X, Li Y, Cheng L, Zhou X, Ren B. Transmission routes of 2019-nCoV and controls in dental practice. Int J Oral Sci 2020;12:1-6.
  • 18. Li L, Zeng M, Chen X, Cai S, Xu C, Xia W, et al. Optimizing safe dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: recommendations based on a guide developed for dental practices in China. Front Med 2021;26:619357.
  • 19. De Stefani A, Bruno G, Mutinelli S, Gracco A. COVID-19 outbreak perception in Italian dentists. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020;17:3-9.
  • 20. Moosavi MS, Aminishakib P, Ansari M. Antiviral mouthwashes: possible benefit for COVID-19 with evidence-based approach. J Oral Microbiol 2020;12:1794363.
  • 21. Li ZY, Meng LY. Prevention and control of novel coronavirus infection in department of stomatology. Chinese Journal of Stomatology. 2020;55:217-22.
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  • 23. Gouda P, Kitt K, Dunne F, O'Donovan D, Evans DS, Goggin D, et al. Ireland’s medical brain drain: migration intentions of Irish medical students. Hum Resour Health. 2015;13:11.
  • 24. Rao NR, Rao UK, Cooper RA. Indian medical students’ views on immigration for training and practice. Acad Med. 2006;81:185-188.
  • 25. Akl EA, Maroun N, Major S, Afif C, Abdo A, Choucair J, et al. Post-graduation migration intentions of students of Lebanese medical schools: a survey study. BMC Public Health. 2008;8;191:1-8.
  • 26. Krajewski-Siuda K, Szromek A, Romaniuk P, Gericke CA, Szpak A, Kaczmarek K. Emigration preferences and plans among medical students in Poland. Hum Resour Health. 2012;10:8.
  • 27. George G, Reardon C. Preparing for export? Medical and nursing student migration intentions post-qualification in South Africa. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2013;5(1):483.
  • 28. Erdem Ş, Erdem Ş, Akbulut Ö. Diş hekimlerinin beyin göçüne yönelik tutumları ve yaşam memnuniyetlerinin değerlendirilmesi: Anket çalışması: Kesitsel araştırma. Turkiye Klinikleri J Dental Sc. 2023;29(3):419-24.
  • 29. Mollahaliloğlu S, Çulha ÜA, Kosdak M, Öncül HG. The migration preferences of newly graduated physcians in Turkey. MJIAS. 2014;22(2):69-75. Cited: October 2, 2023. Available from: https://medicaljournal-ias.org/jvi.aspx?pdir=ias&plng=eng&un=IAS-41636
  • 30. Şen Olgay S, Yurt S. Türkiye’den İngiltere’ye göç eden sağlık çalışanlarının göç nedenleri ve yaşam doyumlarının belirlenmesi. SHYD. 2023;10(1):99-107.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Dentistry (Other)
Journal Section Research
Authors

Ayşegül Karaca Dedeoğlu 0000-0001-5777-948X

Yasemin Aslan 0000-0001-6292-2332

Orhan Zengin 0000-0002-0701-6019

Publication Date December 23, 2024
Submission Date December 16, 2023
Acceptance Date June 14, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 11 Issue: 3

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Vancouver Karaca Dedeoğlu A, Aslan Y, Zengin O. Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Beyin Göçüne Yönelik Tutumlarının Değerlendirilmesi. Selcuk Dent J. 2024;11(3):255-61.