Yasin Yasin M, Alomari Albara, MacNevin Shannan, Kmainasi Baysan, Abdulla Mohammad, Hassanin Sondos
Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, P. O. Box 24449, Doha, Qatar.
Pharmacy Technology, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar.
BMC Med Educ. 2024 Dec 23;24(1):1522. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-06527-3.
Healthcare education is crucial for building a workforce in Qatar that is in line with Vision 2030. Although various factors influence career choices, little research exists on their impact on healthcare students in Qatar. This study explores the factors influencing healthcare students in Qatar to pursue healthcare careers, as well as the facilitators and challenges they face during their education.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 364 healthcare students in Qatar. Quantitative data was analyzed to identify key factors influencing career choice, while qualitative data provided deeper insights into challenges and support systems.
Quantitative findings identified "contribution to society" and "quality" as key factors shaping career choices. Demographic variables such as gender, income, and birthplace influenced these decisions. Qualitative analysis revealed that students face numerous challenges, such as academic demands, financial pressures, and logistical difficulties, but these were mitigated by support from family, peers, and institutional resources.
This study underscores the importance of tailored support systems to foster student retention and success in healthcare education, particularly for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Policymakers and educators should develop strategies that support a sustainable, culturally competent healthcare workforce in Qatar that meets the nation's evolving healthcare needs.
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医疗保健教育对于在卡塔尔建立一支符合2030年愿景的劳动力队伍至关重要。尽管各种因素会影响职业选择，但关于这些因素对卡塔尔医学生的影响的研究却很少。本研究探讨了影响卡塔尔医学生从事医疗保健职业的因素，以及他们在教育过程中面临的促进因素和挑战。
对卡塔尔的364名医学生进行了横断面调查。对定量数据进行分析，以确定影响职业选择的关键因素，而定性数据则提供了对挑战和支持系统的更深入见解。
定量研究结果确定“对社会的贡献”和“质量”是影响职业选择的关键因素。性别、收入和出生地等人口统计学变量影响了这些决定。定性分析表明，学生面临诸多挑战，如学业要求、经济压力和后勤困难，但家庭、同伴和机构资源的支持缓解了这些问题。
本研究强调了量身定制的支持系统对于促进学生在医疗保健教育中的留存率和成功率的重要性，特别是对于来自不同文化背景的学生。政策制定者和教育工作者应制定战略，以支持卡塔尔建立一支可持续、具备文化能力的医疗保健劳动力队伍，满足该国不断变化的医疗保健需求。
不适用。
