Relationship between self-esteem, assertiveness, and patient-perceived communication in dental students: a cross-sectional study at a Peruvian university

Abstract Background In today’s rapidly changing world, soft skills are essential in both academic and professional settings, as they facilitate effective interaction, clear communication, and adaptation to diverse labour markets. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the self-esteem...

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Published in:	BMC Medical Education
Main Authors:	Dora N. Gómez-Meza, Teresa A. Evaristo-Chiyong, Víctor F. Lamas-Lara, Manuel A. Mattos-Vela, Martha C. Rodríguez-Vargas, Luis A. Cuadrao-Zavaleta
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Self-esteem Assertiveness Health communication Dentistry
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07895-0