Migration to study in medical schools of Peru.

Migration to study in medical schools of Peru. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2020 Jan-Mar;37(1):81-86 Authors: Chambergo-Michilot D, Muñoz-Medina CE, Lizarzaburu-Castagnino D, León-Jiménez F, Odar-Sampé M, Pereyra-Elías R, Mayta-Tristán P, Red LIRHUS, Grupo Colaborativo Latinoamericano para la Investigación en Recursos Humanos en Salud (Red-LIRHUS). Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the frequency of migration to study medicine in Peru. We con ducted a secondary data analysis of the Red-LIRHUS study (2011-2012). We included 3 680 Peruvian students. Approximately, 23.2% migrated for medical school. Less than 1% were international migrants. We found a higher proportion of migrant students in Universities outside of Lima than in Universities in Lima (27.1% vs. 15.8%). There was also a higher proportion of migrants in private universities (28.3% vs. 16.0%) Migrant students were more likely to live alone (27.4% vs. 6.4%) and to report having failed a module/course (51.0% vs. 38.6%) compared to non-migrant students. It is necessary to evaluate potential interventions for the preservation of the well-being of people who migrate for their medical training. PMID: 32520198 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Revista Peruana de Medicina de Experimental y Salud Publica - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica Source Type: research