South African Chiropractic Students' Intentions, Motivations, and Considerations for Emigration: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate the emigration intentions of South African senior chiropractic students upon graduation, emphasizing motivations and considerations guiding migration decisions.

Methods

A cross-sectional, quantitative, and exploratory approach was employed, utilizing an anonymous and adapted online survey administered to chiropractic students at 2 South African institutions (n = 177) between March 15 and May 19, 2021. Data were analyzed using frequencies, descriptions, and cross-tabulations to identify trends and interrelationships related to students' intentions to emigrate postqualification.

Results

Findings indicate that 75.5% of South African chiropractic senior students intend to emigrate. Motivations for emigration in

SUBMITTER: Ismail F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11269301 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature