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

• Main Authors: Jorge Moncayo-Rizzo (Author), Geovanny Alvarado-Villa (Author), Iván Cherrez-Ojeda (Author), Juan Carlos Gallardo (Author), Eleonor Velez Leon (Author), Susana Patricia Gonzalez Eras (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nature Publishing Group, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...