International mobility experiences among Italian students: a cross-sectional survey comparing motivations towards high- versus low-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the relevance of global health principles and identify motivational factors influencing international mobility experiences (IMEs) among Italian high school and undergraduate healthcare students, and to compare these motivations between high- and low-income country destinations.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

The study was conducted in Italy, with participants recruited from high schools during open days and from undergraduate healthcare programmes via email invitation.

Participants

A total of 423 participants (267 undergraduate healthcare students and 156 high school students aged 18 years or older) were included after excluding cases with incomplete control items; selection was based on voluntary participation with defined inclusio

SUBMITTER: Bani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314969 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature