Türkiye'deki Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Beyin Göçüne Yönelik Tutumları: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Objective: Brain drain is increasing in the field of health in the world. This study was conducted to determine the opinions and attitudes of nurses of the future on brain drain in Turkey. Material and Methods: The study was conducted descriptively with 617 nursing department students who agreed to participate in the study between April and June 2019. The data were collected using the questionnaire form including socio-demographic characteristics and the 16-item Attitude Scale for Brain Drain (ASBD). The analysis of the data was performed by using percentage, average, parametric and nonparametric tests in the computer environment. Results: It was observed that the mean ASBD total score of the students participating in the study was 53.88±11.03. A statistically significant difference was found between the mean ASBD total score and the variables of age, gender, class, income status, employment status, educational status of parents, previous abroad experience, abroad experience of relatives in the immediate vicinity, information about working conditions as a nurse abroad, and desire to work abroad after graduation (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that the students had positive attitudes and tendencies towards brain drain and their attitudes were affected by the age, gender, class, working status, income status, educational status of parents, previous abroad experience, abroad experience of relatives in the immediate vicinity, information about working conditions as a nurse abroad, and desire to work abroad after graduation.