Comparing the drivers of medical student emigration intention across two African nations.
| Title: | Comparing the drivers of medical student emigration intention across two African nations. |
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| Authors: | Chaet A; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Fessehaie N; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Rajaguru PR; Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.; Alavi Jusabani M; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania.; Randaoharison P; Hospital University Center, University of Mahajanga, Mahajanga, Madagascar.; Samison L; Department of Visceral Surgery, University of Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar.; Anderson U; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Ramanantoanina P; University of Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar.; Zafimar M; University of Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar.; Numfor A; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Hardaker WM; Lewis Katz School of Medicine at, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Massawe H; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania.; Pallangyo A; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania.; Temu R; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania.; Winterton M; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Sheth NP; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. |
| Source: | Medical education [Med Educ] 2021 Oct; Vol. 55 (10), pp. 1194-1204. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 03. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 7605655 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1365-2923 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03080110 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Med Educ Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell; Original Publication: Oxford, Blackwell Scientific Publications. |
| MeSH Terms: | Students, Medical*; Career Choice ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Emigration and Immigration ; Humans ; Intention ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Tanzania |
| Abstract: | Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces the highest relative need for health care workers in the world and the emigration of physicians significantly contributes to this deficit. Few studies have explored development of these patterns during medical education. This study investigates career aspirations of medical students in two African nations with similar Human Development Indices, but distinct differences in training structure to better inform retention strategies.; Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered in 2018 to medical students in Madagascar (University of Antananarivo, University of Mahajanga) and Tanzania (Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College, KCMC). Outcomes included emigration/career intentions, and factors influencing these decisions. Analysis utilised chi-square and Fisher's exact tests (α |
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| Grant Information: | University of Pennsylvania Center for Global Health |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20210512 Date Completed: 20211022 Latest Revision: 20211022 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/medu.14562 |
| PMID: | 33978970 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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