Experiencias de estudiantes de medicina que interrumpen sus estudios universitarios: un estudio cualitativo / Experiences of medical students dropping out studies. A qualitative approach
Rev. méd. Chile
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149(8): 1215-1222, ago. 2021. tab
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-1389569
ABSTRACT
Background:
Medical students have a higher prevalence of mental health problems and are more likely to drop out their studies as a result.Aim:
To comprehend the academic experiences of medical students who dropped out medical studies in a university that experienced an increase in drop out by medical students and consultations to mental health services. Material andMethods:
A qualitative study with a phenomenological design, in which in-depth interviews were conducted with eight medical students who dropped out studies. The analysis was carried out by means of the constant comparison method up to the level of open coding.Results:
Two categories were identified, namely experiences prior to interrupting studies, which comprised the subcategories of academic and social experiences, and motives that lead to drop-out, which considered the subcategories related to vocation, mental health and pursuing other projects.Conclusions:
These results identified the challenges faced by students prior to stopping-out, that are related to academic aspects, peer relations and student-teacher relationship. The main motives for drop-out reported by students were mental health problems.
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Main subject:
Students, Medical
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Concepción/CL
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