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标题：Predictors of site choice and eventual learning experiences in a decentralised training programme designed to prepare medical students for careers in underserved areas in South Africa
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作者：M Muzigaba ; K Naidoo ; A Ross 等
期刊名称：African Journal of Health Professions Education
出版年度：2016
卷号：8
期号：1
页码：92-98
语种：English
出版社：African journals online
摘要：Background. There is a dire need for medical schools in South Africa to train medical doctors who have the capacity and willingness to work in primary healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas.Objectives. To assess the effect of students’ gender, race, place of birth and place of high school completion on their choice of training site location and to assess the extent to which the training programme enhanced students’ learning experiences relevant to primary care across training sites.Methods. A survey design involving six cohorts of 4th-year undergraduate medical students (N=187) who were part of the 2013 Family Medicine rotation at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine. Self-administered questionnaires were completed by students at the end of each rotation. Data analyses involved descriptive computations and inferential statistical tests, including non-parametric tests for group comparison and generalised polynomial logistic regression.Results. Students believed that their knowledge and skills relevant to primary care increased after the rotation (pConclusion. Based on the findings, an objective approach for student allocation that considers students’ background and individual-level characteristics is recommended to maximise learning experiences.