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Psychosomatic Factors Impinge on the Medical Students’ Choice of Rural Practice – A Systematic Review
Abstract
There will be a great shortage of 4.3 million Doctors in 2030 in world level stated by WHO, their
shortage in remote areas is an immense challenge. This review examines the evidence base of factors
and preferences influencing medical students towards rural placements as they are the future
workforce. The study adopted the PRISMA protocol. The factors reasoned for their aversion were
formed into the framework of Alderfer’s ERG needs and classified based on positively and negatively
perceived. Poor living conditions and social isolation is the major cause for the aversion of rural
placements. But the proximity of the village and less competition were positively perceived in terms of
existential needs. Family relationship, administrative hurdles and communication with rural people
were perceived negatively perceived relationship needs, except availability of more support staff. The
growth needs such as serving for poor, social status, Knowledge on rural diseases in an altruistic
way, but only by rural background/rural upbringing students, Yet the urban origin students have a
strong dislike for the reasons of professional stagnation, fewer career advancements, insufficient
learning, and research opportunities in rural placements.
Paper Details
PaperID: 2241
Author's Name: J. Shanmugapriya
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: Medical Students, Perception, Motivation, Career Intention, Review.
Year: 2021
Month: June
Pages: 1858-1868