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Attitudes Of Final Year Dental Students Towards PostgraduateSpecialization
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Attitudes Of Final Year Dental Students Towards PostgraduateSpecialization
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to understand the preferences of final year dentistry students in postgraduatespecialization and explore the factors which influence them in making decisions regarding their future in pursuing postgraduatestudies.Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between August 2017- January 2018 at four dental colleges acrossKarachi, including, three private sector and one public sector institution. A multiple choice, closed-ended questionnaireconsisting of 8 statements was prepared and distributed among all the final year BDS students. 225 used and 200 studentresponses were recorded. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23 and Chi Square was applied to achieve the results.Results: 81% of the respondents were females. 79% were in the age range of 22-23years. 63% age of students had parentsthat came from a professional background. 75% of the total respondents wanted to pursue postgraduate studie...
