Perception and expectations of newly enrolled students from the Optometry profession – a study from Northern India.

Year 2023, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 11 - 16, 01.01.2023

Anam Ali , Mosaib Omaer Pradeep Agarwal Lokesh Chauhan

https://doi.org/10.55236/tuara.1058802

Abstract

Aim: This study provides information regarding the perception &expectations of newly enrolled optometry students in the optometry profession.
Scope: the knowledge generated from this study will give a basic picture to key decision-makers and educators concerning the support needs of future students in neglected areas, creating awareness strategies for students, and developing informed human resources which would be more efficient in-service delivery in eye health care.
Methodology: It’s a questionnaire-based study. The data collected through an online questionnaire from students of different optometry colleges.
Statistical Analysis Used:
Result: 152students responded to the questionnaire, Majority of students 91(59.9%) selected Optometry as a first choice. The majority of students 93(61.2%) know that optometrist can work as a researcher. 80 (52.6%) feels they should get a salary between 25000 – 35000 Indian nation rupees (339.63 – 475.48 US$) after completing the four years optometry profession
Conclusion: Our study shows newly enrolled students are aware about optometry profession and its scope however areas like salary expectations and language skills are concerned areas in students.

Keywords

Optometry, Education, Awareness, Regulatory bodies

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