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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025

Motivational factors influencing radiography students' career choices: A survey study.

Mohammad Rawashdeh, Charbel Saade, Andrew England, Mark F McEntee, Praveen Kumar, Mohamed M El Safwany, Mohamed Zakaria El-Sayed, Magdi Ali

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Mohammad RawashdehMedical Imaging Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Charbel SaadeThe Discipline of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Andrew EnglandThe Discipline of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Mark F McEnteeThe Discipline of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Praveen KumarMedical Imaging Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Mohamed M El SafwanyRadiology and Medical Imaging Technology Department, Faculty of Applied Health Science Technology, Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Mohamed Zakaria El-SayedMedical Imaging Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Magdi AliMedical Imaging Sciences Department, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

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backgroundDespite significant advancements in healthcare in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), limited research has explored the motivational factors influencing UAE radiography students' choice of this field. MATERIALS AND

methodsInstitutional using a cross-sectional survey, to explore motivational factors influencing career decisions among UAE radiography students. It was conducted in 2023 and involved 100 students from four universities across the UAE. Nonprobability sampling, including convenience and snowball methods, was used. Data were collected through an online questionnaire validated through expert reviews and pilot testing. The analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS software to assess demographic characteristics and career motivation factors.

resultsThe findings of this study demonstrate that the primary reason for choosing diagnostic radiography as a profession was primarily due to their interest in medical imaging technology (47%). Additional motivations included job availability (18%), personal interest, and high-income potential (14%). Most participants (40%) expressed satisfaction with their career choice and an interest in further education. Further training in ultrasound or nuclear medicine was desired by 17%, and both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) by 23%.

conclusionThe appeal of diagnostic radiography arises from a combination of interest in advanced imaging technologies, such as MRI and CT, alongside promising career prospects and opportunities for specialization. Targeted early career guidance and well-structured educational and policy interventions are essential to attract and retain skilled professionals. These measures are critical for sustaining the UAE's healthcare sector's growth and provide a replicable model for advancing diagnostic radiography in other regions.

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