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Effect of school environment on the dropout rate of enrolled students: focus of the department of dental hygiene

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the impact of school environment indicators on the dropout rates of dental hygiene students. Methods: A correlation was established between dropout rates and several key variables, and hierarchical regression analysis was employed to identify the factors that influence dropout rates. Results: Schools with fewer students exhibited higher dropout rates than those of larger institutions. High dropout rates were negatively correlated with employment rates, research grants, tuition fees, and the total number of dental students. Among these variables, graduate employment rate was the only significant factor affecting attrition rates. Conclusions: To reduce the dropout rates among dental hygiene students, it is essential to enhance their employability skills and foster a strong collaboration between educational institutions and employers.

Source: Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene

DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.20240604

Author: Seung-Hun Lee

Institution: Sahmyook University

Language: English

Topic: Educational Outcomes and Influences

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $237