scholarly journals Investigation on vitamin D knowledge, attitude and practice of university students in Nanjing, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhou ◽  
Weiwei Zhuang ◽  
Yunyun Yuan ◽  
Zhong Li ◽  
Yunqing Cai
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
The Media ◽  
Vitamin D Supplements ◽  
Medical University

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate university students’ knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) regarding vitamin D.DesignThe students were requested to answer a questionnaire related to vitamin D and sun exposure. The consumption frequency of foods rich in vitamin D was assessed. Additionally, the intake of vitamin D-containing supplements was recorded.SettingA medical university in Nanjing, China.SubjectsFive hundred and fifteen medical students were included.ResultsThe highest rate of correct responses for the quiz was 68·0 %, while the lowest was 9·6 %. Most students lacked sun exposure because they did not want to get tanned; 82·7 % of students used some sun protection and sunscreen use was more popular in the female group. The consumption frequency of foods rich in vitamin D was low and 5·6 % of the students used vitamin D supplements. The students’ knowledge on vitamin D was derived mainly from the media and health professionals. Most of the students were interested to know more about vitamin D.ConclusionsThe present study suggested that medical students had little knowledge and unfavourable behaviours. They should get more health education through the media and health professionals. It is advisable to increase their consumption of foods rich in vitamin D.

Chronotype and Smartphone Use among Japanese Medical Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiro Toda ◽  
Nobuhiro Nishio ◽  
Satoko Ezoe ◽  
Tatsuya Takeshita
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Web Browsing ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Medical University

The authors investigated associations between smartphone use and chronotype. To 196 medical university students, they administered a set of self-reporting questionnaires designed to evaluate smartphone use and chronotype. Respondents were categorized into morning types and evening types: for females, the evening types scored higher for smartphone dependence; the authors also found greater duration of Web browsing service, in particular Twitter, in the evening types. No such correlation was found for male respondents. These findings provide evidence that, particularly for females, smartphone use and/or dependence may be related to chronotype.

An Analysis of The Application of “WeChat + Micro-Courses” In Different Majors of Medical University Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Liu ◽  
Qiurun Yu ◽  
Qiuqin Tang ◽  
Wei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Preventive Medicine ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Teaching Mode ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background: WeChat and micro-courses have become important tools for improving medical education. However, most research just focused on one of them, and investigations about “WeChat + micro-courses” teaching mode were still lacking. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate medical students’ use of WeChat and micro-courses and to analyze the possibility of “WeChat + micro-courses” teaching mode.Methods: This investigation was conducted among 534 full-time undergraduates in Nanjing Medical University. A self-reported questionnaire was adopted to collect data. Data were entered and checked with EpiData 3.0 and were analyzed with STATA 13.Results: 534 participants successfully completed the questionnaires. Most students in all specialties used WeChat. More students in preventive medicine subscribed to OAs related to other majors (χ2 = 28.49, P < 0.01). In three majors, almost 80% of students spent less than 10 minutes or 10-30 minutes browsing OA articles every day. As for micro-courses, using frequency in biostatistics was significantly higher than that in preventive medicine and hygienic analysis and detection (χ2 = 16.68, P < 0.01). Plenty of students complained about the lack of interactions while learning with micro-courses.Conclusions: It was promising to apply “WeChat + micro-courses” mode in medical education.

scholarly journals The Effects of Electronic Feedback on Medical University Students’ Writing Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Nooreen Noordin ◽  
Laleh Khojasteh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Electronic Feedback ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Medical University

This study was designed to see whether electronic feedback positively affects medical students’ academic writing performance. Two groups of medical university students were randomly selected and participated in this study. In order to see whether the provision of electronic feedback for the compulsory academic writing course for medical students is effective, the researchers divided 50 medical students to the traditional (n=25) and intervention groups (n=25). Pre-test and post-test were conducted at the beginning and at the end of the semester. Electronic feedback was given to the medical students in the intervention group, while the medical students in the traditional group received the traditional pen and paper feedback. By comparing the scores of two written assignments at the beginning and the end of the semester, regarding the application of electronic feedback, the results showed that not only medical students’ overall writing performance improved after providing them electronic feedback, but every single writing component was also enhanced after the intervention. There was a significant difference in the post-test academic writing scores between the traditional and intervention groups (P < 0.001). This difference was not significant in our control group who was given pen-and-paper feedback. In terms of specific writing components, the most affected components in this approach were content followed by organization, language use, vocabulary, and sentence mechanics, respectively. Although this study focused on medical students’ academic writing ability and reported the effect of electronic feedback on medical students’ writing performance, electronic feedback can be equally beneficial for enhancing student-practitioners’ practical clinical skills.

scholarly journals Determinants of changes in vitamin D status postpartum in Swedish women

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 422-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Brembeck ◽  
Anna Winkvist ◽  
Mari Bååth ◽  
Linnea Bärebring ◽  
Hanna Augustin
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Maternal Vitamin ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Food Diaries ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Vitamin D Supplements

AbstractLow vitamin D status has been associated with unfavourable health outcomes. Postpartum, it is speculated that maternal vitamin D status decreases due to transfer of vitamin D from mother to child through breast milk. A few studies have investigated changes in maternal vitamin D postpartum and possible determinants. Thus, the aims of the present study were to determine changes in serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) between 2 weeks and 12 months postpartum in Swedish women and to evaluate lactation and other determinants for changes in 25(OH)D concentration postpartum. In total, seventy-eight women were studied at 2 weeks, 4 months and 12 months postpartum. Data collection included measurements of weight and height as well as information about lactation, sun exposure, use of oestrogen contraceptives and physical activity level. Blood samples were collected and serum 25(OH)D levels were analysed using liquid chromatography-tandem MS. Dietary intake of vitamin D was recorded using 4-d food diaries. For all the women studied, mean serum 25(OH)D did not change between 2 weeks and 12 months postpartum (67 (sd 23) v. 67 (sd 19) nmol/l). No association was found between lactation and changes in serum 25(OH)D concentration postpartum. Significant determinants for postpartum changes in 25(OH)D concentration were use of vitamin D supplements (P=0·003), use of oestrogen contraceptives (P=0·013) and season (P=0·005). In conclusion, no changes were observed in 25(OH)D concentrations during the 1st year postpartum in these women and no association was found between lactation and changes in 25(OH)D concentration postpartum. The main determinants for the variation in changes in 25(OH)D concentrations postpartum were use of vitamin D supplements, use of oestrogen contraceptives and season.

scholarly journals GHPSS Multicenter Italian Survey: Smoking Prevalence, Knowledge and Attitudes, and Tobacco Cessation Training among Third-Year Medical Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosella Saulle ◽  
Claudio Bontempi ◽  
Vincenzo Baldo ◽  
Giovanni Boccia ◽  
Guglielmo Bonaccorsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Multicenter Survey

Aims and background Healthcare professionals have an important role to play both as advisers – influencing smoking cessation – and as role models. The aims of this study were to examine smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among Italian university students attending medical schools using the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) approach. Methods and study design A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among University students of 9 Italian medical schools (age ranging between 19 and 29 years). The GHPSS questionnaire was self-administered. A logistic regression model was used to identify possible factors associated with tobacco smoking status. Data were analyzed with the software SPSS 19.0 for Windows. Results Seven hundred thirty medical students (response rate 100%) were enrolled. The prevalence of current smokers was 20.4% (males 22.4%, females 19.1%). Of the total sample, 87.7% believed that health professionals should receive specific training in techniques to quit smoking, and 65% believed that health professionals had a role in giving advice or information about smoking cessation. However, 89.4% answered that they had not received specific training on smoking cessation techniques. Multivariate analysis showed that students belonging to universities in southern Italy were more likely to be smokers (OR = 2.00; 95% CI: 1.03–3.97). Conclusions This Italian multicenter survey found that one fifth of future medical doctors are smokers. There is a need to adopt a standard undergraduate curriculum containing comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation training to improve their effectiveness as role models.

scholarly journals HYGIENIC ESTIMATION OF ACTUAL NUTRITION AND ALIMENTARY STATUS OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
pp. 30-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.M. Setko ◽  
A.G. Setko ◽  
S.P. Trishina ◽  
S.A. Kudisov
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Prognostic Criteria ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Kinetics Of

Results of assessment of actual nutrition of medical university students and its’ impact produced on their alimentary status are presented in this article. Rationality and adequacy of nutrition of medical students were assessed. Amount and kinetics of macro- and micronutrients at medical students were investigated. As result, these parameters are shown to be informative prognostic criteria of early changes in organism. Also they can be used for identification of gender differences in students’ alimentary status.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding the importance of vitamin D and prevention of its deficiency among female undergraduate medical students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 865
Author(s):  
Nida Nowreen ◽  
Reqaya Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Nutritional Disorder ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a common nutritional disorder that has assumed epidemic proportion. One of the major reasons for the worldwide spread of this disorder has been deficient awareness about the importance of vitamin D, its benefits on health, and prevention of deficiency state across different populations. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is widely prevalent in this part of the country (Kashmir valley, India), the prevalence being higher in females. This study was conducted to assess the awareness of female medical students regarding the importance of vitamin D and the prevention of its deficiency among them.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 113 female medical students. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of two parts was used to collect data. The first part was for identifying socio-demographic characters and the second half was a 12-question, multiple-choice survey focussing on vitamin D. Data was entered and analysed using computer software MS Excel.Results: The results of the study showed that the participants had good knowledge regarding some aspects while knowledge for other aspects was poor. The majority of participants had adequate knowledge about main source/dietary source of vitamin D, the site of synthesis, effect of vitamin D on bone health, main effects of deficiency on bone health, identification of high-risk groups and importance of supplements in management of deficiency. However, majority had inadequate knowledge about the epidemic state of VDD, RDA, time/duration of sun exposure and other effects of deficiency.Conclusions: The present study showed that there are some gaps in awareness about vitamin D, its benefits, and management of deficiency among female medical students.

scholarly journals PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM: MEDICAL STUDENTS’ SURVEY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-248
Author(s):  
A.V. Ilyushina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Professional Identity Development ◽  
Language Class ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Medical University

The article deals with the peculiarities of the development and assessment of medical university students’ professional identity in a foreign language classroom. The main purpose of the study is to determine whether medical students are aware of the possibilities of their professional self-realization, what are their plans and motives regarding further career, as well as to identify possible ways to improve and develop their professional identity and positive professional image. It is successfully carried out while studying the future profession and its characteristic features through the comparative analysis of the Russian and foreign educational systems, medical professional activities in different countries of the world. The expediency of a wider use of active learning technologies in the educational process of a modern medical university in order to intensify self-determination and self-identification of students is shown. The results of a survey of medical university students are presented. It is revealed that future doctors come to the profession quite consciously, but at the same time they are practice-oriented and narrowly focused. It is concluded that there is a need to expand students’ ideas about the prospects and opportunities of their future profession, while a foreign language class can serve as a good platform for the development of a positive professional “Self-image”. It is shown that professional identity development in a foreign language class can be focused on several aspects: direct — working with professionally oriented foreign language skills as a component of a positive “I-image” of a specialist and indirect — having an impact through the studied content, formation of an attitude towards the chosen profession.

Artefactual 25-OH vitamin D concentration in multiple myeloma

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 716-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal WS Ong ◽  
Rashim Salota ◽  
Tracy Reeman ◽  
Marta Lapsley ◽  
Lydia Jones
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Rheumatoid Factor ◽  
Reference Method ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Vitamin D Supplements ◽  
25 Oh Vitamin D

The most commonly used techniques to measure vitamin D are automated immunoassays which are known to be affected by interferences, especially from immunoglobulins present in the patient’s serum. We present a case of a patient with myeloma in whom interference with the vitamin D assay was identified. An 83-year-old female, known to have IgG myeloma, was found to have a high concentration of 25-OH vitamin D on a routine test without any signs of vitamin D toxicity. She was not taking vitamin D supplements or any other multivitamin preparation and had minimal sun exposure. The initial and subsequent samples run by the ARCHITECT 25-OH vitamin D assay (chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay technology, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL) showed a high concentration of 25-OH vitamin D of 281 nmol/L and 327 nmol/L, respectively. Further fresh samples taken for 25-OH vitamin D and analysed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and ARCHITECT analysis showed results of 49 nmol/L and 289 nmol/L, respectively. Our patient had high concentrations of circulating IgG paraproteins and had a long history of rheumatoid arthritis; paraproteins and rheumatoid factor may interfere in the assay. In conclusion, we report a case of a patient with IgG myeloma and rheumatoid arthritis with high concentrations of 25-OH vitamin D detected by the Abbott ARCHITECT, but not by a reference method (LC-MS/MS). The most likely cause of the discordant results is interference in the immunoassay by the paraprotein but interference from rheumatoid factor remains a possibility.

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