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$) after completing the four years optometry profession
Conclusion: Our study shows newly enrolled students are aware about optometry profession and its scope however areas like salary expectations and language skills are concerned areas in students.
Aim: This study provides information regarding the perception &expectations of newly enrolled optometry students in the optometry profession.
Scope: the knowledge generated from this study will give a basic picture to key decision-makers and educators concerning the support needs of future students in neglected areas, creating awareness strategies for students, and developing informed human resources which would be more efficient in-service delivery in eye health care.
Methodology: It’s a questionnaire-based study. The data collected through an online questionnaire from students of different optometry colleges.
Statistical Analysis Used:
Result: 152students responded to the questionnaire, Majority of students 91(59.9%) selected Optometry as a first choice. The majority of students 93(61.2%) know that optometrist can work as a researcher. 80 (52.6%) feels they should get a salary between 25000 – 35000 Indian nation rupees (339.63 – 475.48 US$) 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.
Optometry; Education; Students; Awareness; Regulatory bodies
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Eğitim Psikolojisi |
Bölüm | Araştırma Makaleleri |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 1 Ocak 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1 |