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Background <p>In the last decade, there has been a 250% increase in the number of doctors trained in Family and Community Medicine (FCM) residency programs in Brazil; however, it is estimated that there is a need to train around 50,000 specialists to work in Primary Health Care (PHC) teams, especially in more remote regions with vulnerable populations. This study investigates the factors associated with the intention of doctors linked to the ten FCM residency programs in the state of Paraíba to continue working in PHC.</p> Methods <p>This is a cross-sectional, analytical study with a quantitative approach and a census-type sample of 211 doctors, residents and preceptors. Data was obtained using an electronic questionnaire which we administered in the second half of 2023. Descriptive, bivariate (Chi-square and Fisher's exact) and logistic regression analyses were carried out. We found that the grouping variable “intention to continue working in PHC” was associated with sociodemographic and academic variables and that intrinsic and extrinsic factors that could influence doctors' decisions.</p> Results <p>Most participants were female (61.6%), without a partner (57.3%), and without children (82%). 42 (19.9%) worked as preceptors and 169 (80.1%) as residents. 90.5% of the preceptors intended to continue in primary care, compared to 54.4% of the residents. There was an association between the grouping variable and being married or in a stable union (p = 0.031), having children (p = 0.002), having graduated from a public institution (p = 0.017) and having experience in PHC (p = 0.049). Most doctors make the decision to continue working in PHC during their undergraduate studies (p &lt; 0.001), while the period of experience in PHC contributes to the decision (p = 0.002), as do more stable employment relationships, such as a permanent job (p = 0.015), statutory requirements (p &lt; 0.001), or the offer of a master's degree (p &lt; 0.001).</p> Conclusion <p>The intention of doctors linked to the ten FCM residency programs in the state of Paraíba to continue working in PHC was associated with their identification with the area, the decision having been made during graduation and strengthened with experience. More stable employment relationships, the offer of a master's degree in the area and the opportunity to act as a preceptor in the FCM residency program all contributed to the desire to remain in PHC throughout their professional career.</p>

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Factors influencing whether doctors intend to stay working in primary health care after completing residency in family and community medicine in Paraíba, Brazil

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    2025年3月18日

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  • José Danúzio Leite de Oliveira,
  • Fernanda Darliane Tavares de Luna,
  • Ana Paula Ramos Machado,
  • Élida de Fátima Diniz Souza,
  • José Olivandro Duarte de Oliveira,
  • Lauradella Geraldinne Sousa Nóbrega,
  • Maysa Barbosa Rodrigues Toscano,
  • Ricardo Alves de Olinda,
  • Renata Cardoso Rocha Madruga,
  • David Matheson,
  • Daniel Gomes Monteiro Beltrammi,
  • Silvana Santos

摘要

Background

In the last decade, there has been a 250% increase in the number of doctors trained in Family and Community Medicine (FCM) residency programs in Brazil; however, it is estimated that there is a need to train around 50,000 specialists to work in Primary Health Care (PHC) teams, especially in more remote regions with vulnerable populations. This study investigates the factors associated with the intention of doctors linked to the ten FCM residency programs in the state of Paraíba to continue working in PHC.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional, analytical study with a quantitative approach and a census-type sample of 211 doctors, residents and preceptors. Data was obtained using an electronic questionnaire which we administered in the second half of 2023. Descriptive, bivariate (Chi-square and Fisher's exact) and logistic regression analyses were carried out. We found that the grouping variable “intention to continue working in PHC” was associated with sociodemographic and academic variables and that intrinsic and extrinsic factors that could influence doctors' decisions.

Results

Most participants were female (61.6%), without a partner (57.3%), and without children (82%). 42 (19.9%) worked as preceptors and 169 (80.1%) as residents. 90.5% of the preceptors intended to continue in primary care, compared to 54.4% of the residents. There was an association between the grouping variable and being married or in a stable union (p = 0.031), having children (p = 0.002), having graduated from a public institution (p = 0.017) and having experience in PHC (p = 0.049). Most doctors make the decision to continue working in PHC during their undergraduate studies (p < 0.001), while the period of experience in PHC contributes to the decision (p = 0.002), as do more stable employment relationships, such as a permanent job (p = 0.015), statutory requirements (p < 0.001), or the offer of a master's degree (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

The intention of doctors linked to the ten FCM residency programs in the state of Paraíba to continue working in PHC was associated with their identification with the area, the decision having been made during graduation and strengthened with experience. More stable employment relationships, the offer of a master's degree in the area and the opportunity to act as a preceptor in the FCM residency program all contributed to the desire to remain in PHC throughout their professional career.