Abstract

LATREILLE, Ana Cristina et al. Socioeconomic profile of graduates in Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina. Rev. ABENO [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.1, pp. 86-96. ISSN 1679-5954.

The aim of this study was to establish the socioeconomic profile of students enrolled in the Graduate Course in Dentistry, UFSC. A questionnaire was formulated and applied to 327 students, volunteers, enrolled in undergraduate degree in Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina. The socioeconomic profile of the academic UFSC was similar to that seen in other universities. There is a predominance of female students, unmarried, childless, of white and aged between 21 and 25 years. The vast majority does not participate in any assistance program student, is maintained by parents and think the high cost of materials an impediment to the completion of the course. It is recommended that research be done to the actual cost of materials is defined and thus policies have a North student assistance to be based in order to be efficient.

Keywords : Socioeconomic Factors.; Social Class.; Dental Students..