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Identifying the potential rural optometrist

P Kegel-Flom

    American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Identifying future optometrists for rural or urban practice is possible early in training. Background and environmental attitudes predict practice location, aiding in addressing vision care needs in underserved areas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optometry
    • Rural Health
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Rural optometrists exhibit distinct backgrounds, attitudes, and interests compared to their urban counterparts.
    • Understanding these differences is crucial for addressing geographic disparities in vision care access.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify predictors of practice location for optometrists.
    • To determine if these predictors can be used to identify optometry students likely to practice in rural or urban settings.

    Main Methods:

    • A multiple regression equation was developed using "urbanism" and "origin" scales to predict practice location.
    • The equation's accuracy was tested on current optometrists and optometry students.

    Main Results:

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    • Attitude toward the urban environment and place of origin were significant predictors of practice location.
    • The predictive equation accurately classified 79% of students entering rural practice and 81% entering urban practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Optometry students' future practice locations (rural or urban) can be objectively identified early in their education.
    • This early identification can help educators train optometrists for areas with the greatest vision care needs.