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Factors associated with selection of practice in primary care and rural health among medical and nursing students in China.

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BACKGROUND China has a shortage of physicians and nurses in primary care and rural health. This study explores factors that influence the choices of medical and nursing students in China… Click to show full abstract

BACKGROUND China has a shortage of physicians and nurses in primary care and rural health. This study explores factors that influence the choices of medical and nursing students in China to select a career in primary care, or in rural health. METHODS A total of 3826 medical students and 1771 nursing students were surveyed in China. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-squared tests, and logistic regression models. RESULTS The majority of medical and nursing students were willing to practice primary care (55% and 59%, respectively). Yet, only 16% and 5% of medical and nursing students, respectively, desired to work in a village or small city. The most common reasons cited to not practice primary care is the lack of opportunities for clinical skills improvement, academic and personal development, and networking. Medical students who were living in a rural residence between ages 1 and 15years were more likely to report a willingness to work in a rural location (OR: 2.18, 95% CI: 1.33-3.58) or in primary care (OR: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.31-2.25). CONCLUSION More efforts are needed to understand how preferences among medical and nursing students influence their career choices and change in choices over time. Understanding the concerns of students can help to tailor interventions in healthcare education and training to increase student satisfaction with their career choice and enrolment counts in medical and nursing fields.

Keywords: health; medical nursing; nursing; primary care; nursing students

Journal Title: Australian journal of primary health
Year Published: 2022

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