Research Article

THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN

Volume: 20 Number: 2 June 1, 2026
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THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN

Abstract

Introduction: Brain drain is increasing among healthcare professionals.

Purpose: This research was conducted to determine the attitudes of students studying in health departments towards brain drain.

Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was conducted. The study sample consisted of 425 students. Data were collected via an online survey using a Personal Information Form and the Attitudes towards Brain Drain Scale for Nursing Students (ATDS).

Results: In the study, the pulling of the students' ASTBD was 32.61, the pushing was 8.09, and the total mean score was 40.07. ASTBD scores differed significantly according to gender, department, foreign language level, prior experience abroad, perception of their profession, and preferred countries for future employment (p < 0,05). 

Conclusion: This study found that students' attitudes toward brain drain were moderate.

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Supporting Institution

The authors declared that this study has received no financial support.

Ethical Statement

Before starting the study, ethics committee permission was obtained from the Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Social and Human Sciences Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (08-2024/186, 21.05.2024).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Family Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 16, 2026

Publication Date

June 1, 2026

Submission Date

July 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 16, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 20 Number: 2

APA
Yağcı Karamanlı, H., Doğan, C., & Şimşekli, D. (2026). THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 20(2), 118-125. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633
AMA
1.Yağcı Karamanlı H, Doğan C, Şimşekli D. THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN. TJFMPC. 2026;20(2):118-125. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633
Chicago
Yağcı Karamanlı, Hatice, Candan Doğan, and Derya Şimşekli. 2026. “THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 20 (2): 118-25. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633.
EndNote
Yağcı Karamanlı H, Doğan C, Şimşekli D (June 1, 2026) THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 20 2 118–125.
IEEE
[1]H. Yağcı Karamanlı, C. Doğan, and D. Şimşekli, “THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN”, TJFMPC, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 118–125, June 2026, doi: 10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633.
ISNAD
Yağcı Karamanlı, Hatice - Doğan, Candan - Şimşekli, Derya. “THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 20/2 (June 1, 2026): 118-125. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633.
JAMA
1.Yağcı Karamanlı H, Doğan C, Şimşekli D. THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN. TJFMPC. 2026;20:118–125.
MLA
Yağcı Karamanlı, Hatice, et al. “THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, vol. 20, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 118-25, doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Yağcı Karamanlı, Candan Doğan, Derya Şimşekli. THE EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD BRAIN DRAIN. TJFMPC. 2026 Jun. 1;20(2):118-25. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1735633

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