Perspectives of dental undergraduates at a public university in Bahia on entering the job market

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2317-3076jhbs.v12i1.5494.p1-6.2024

Keywords:

job market, Dentistry, students dental, professional practice, administration

Abstract

Objective: to identify the perspectives of Dentistry students at a public university in Bahia regarding their insertion in the labor market. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted with students from the seventh to the tenth period of graduation, who answered in person a questionnaire prepared by the researchers during March 2023. Subsequently, the data were analyzed descriptively. Results: seventy-five (75) (95.0%) undergraduates participated in the study, with an average age of 25.1 years, most of whom were women (68.0%). It was observed that 46.7% of them considered the job market good, but that it depends on the qualification of the professional. As for knowledge about entrepreneurship, undergraduates reported not having (52.0%) or having insufficient knowledge (45.3%). Most do not consider themselves prepared to manage their practice (92.0%). Conclusion: Dentistry undergraduates in this study revealed a positive perspective related to the job market. However, they demonstrated insecurity and unpreparedness regarding the administration and management of the dental office.

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Author Biographies

Jaila Arruda Pereira, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB)

Cirurgiã-dentista, graduada pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Jequié, Bahia, Brasil

Fábio Silva de Carvalho, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia

Doutor em Ciências pela Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB-USP), Professor Titular do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Jequié, Bahia, Brasil

Cristiane Alves Paz de Carvalho, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia

Doutora em Ciências, pela Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB-USP), Professora Titular do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Jequié, Bahia, Brasil

Published

2024-11-05

How to Cite

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Arruda Pereira J, Silva de Carvalho F, Alves Paz de Carvalho C. Perspectives of dental undergraduates at a public university in Bahia on entering the job market. J Health Biol Sci. [Internet]. 2024 Nov. 5 [cited 2024 Dec. 21];12(1):1-6. Available from: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/jhbs/article/view/5494