Unveiling motives for dentistry studies: psychometric validation of a comprehensive questionnaire among aspiring dental students

Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to develop and validate a questionnaire for dental students in Ecuador to assess their reasons to study dentistry. Materials and methods A 25-item questionnaire was developed by the authors based on similar studies and a qualitative study. The questionnair...

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Main Authors: Jorge Moncayo-Rizzo, Geovanny Alvarado-Villa, Iván Cherrez-Ojeda, Juan Carlos Gallardo, Eleonor Velez Leon, Susana Patricia Gonzalez Eras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2024-03-01
Series:BDJ Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-024-00208-5