Medical Student Knowledge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background The need to control Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and sustain progress towards elimination through mass administration of medicines requires substantial communal participation. This study, therefore, assessed the knowledge and perception of attendees’ regarding NTDs and its control activities during the Inaugural World NTD day event in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methodology A cross-sectional study involving the administration of pretested semi-structured questionnaires to consenting attendees at the Inaugural World NTD day event was conducted on the 30th January, 2020. The questionnaire collected data on attendee’s demography, knowledge and awareness about NTDs in Nigeria. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics in SPSS. 20.0 Software and expressed as frequencies and percentages. However, qualitative data to support quantitative analysis were obtained using open-ended questionnaires and analysed thematically. Principal findings/conclusion A total of 309 attendees comprising 167 (54.0%) females, and 142 (46.0%) males participated in this study. By age groupings, majority 206 (66.7%) were within 15–25 years. 167 (54.8%) of the attendees have not heard about NTDs before, whereas 77(35.0%) have heard about NTDs through the advertisement of the event. 181(63.3%) were aware of ongoing NTD control programs in schools and communities. Also, 246 (83.4%) of them have not taken or do not know anyone that has taken drugs donated in schools or communities before. The number of attendees 41(13.3%) who incorrectly classified malaria as NTDs is higher than those who recognized onchocerciasis 36 (11.7%) and worm infections 34(11.0%) as NTDs (p>0.05). This study has shown that awareness and knowledge about NTDs control activities in Ekiti State is low, thus justifying the event as an awareness day for addressing NTDs. Public enlightment and regular promotional activities such as media engagement will raise the public appreciation and participation in NTDs control activities.

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Medical student knowledge and critical appraisal of machine learning: a multicentre international cross‐sectional study

Internal Medicine Journal ◽

10.1111/imj.15479 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 51 (9) ◽

pp. 1539-1542

Author(s):

Charlotte Blacketer ◽

Roger Parnis ◽

Kyle Franke ◽

Morganne Wagner ◽

David Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Medical Student ◽

Critical Appraisal ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Student Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional

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Soil-transmitted helminth infections and leprosy: a cross-sectional study of the association between two major neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia

BMC Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1186/s12879-016-1593-0 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Salma Oktaria ◽

Evita Halim Effendi ◽

Wresti Indriatmi ◽

Colette L. M. van Hees ◽

Hok Bing Thio ◽

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Keyword(s):

Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Tropical Diseases ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Helminth Infections

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Prevalence and factors of burnout associated with extracurricular activities in the medical student club at Umm Alqura university: a cross-sectional study.

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries ◽

10.24911/ijmdc.51-1603464644 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Huda Azhari ◽

Basem Alshareef ◽

Maryam Binbakr ◽

Ayman Alraddadi ◽

Omair Qutub ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Student ◽

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Student Club

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How and why do French medical students choose the specialty of infectious and tropical diseases? A national cross-sectional study

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-020-02317-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nathan Peiffer-Smadja ◽

François-Daniel Ardellier ◽

Pauline Thill ◽

Anne-Lise Beaumont ◽

Gaud Catho ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Tropical Diseases ◽

Intellectual Stimulation ◽

Medical Studies ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Life Balance ◽

Know How ◽

Stimulation Of

Abstract Background Infectious and tropical diseases (ID) physicians are needed now more than ever to tackle existing and emerging global threats. However, in many countries, ID is not recognized as a qualifying specialty. The creation of ID residency in 2017 in France offers the opportunity to know how and why the specialty is chosen by medical students. Methods We first analyzed the choice of specialty of all French medical students in 2017 and 2018 according to their rank at the national exam that ends medical studies. A web questionnaire was then sent in January 2019 to all ID residents in France (n = 100) to assess the factors influencing their choice of specialty and their career plan. Results We analyzed the choice of 17,087 medical students. ID was the first-chosen specialty with a median national rank of 526/8539, followed by plastic surgery and ophthalmology. The questionnaire was completed by 90% of the French ID residents (n = 100). The most encouraging factors to choose ID were the multi-system approach of the specialty, the importance of diagnostic medicine and having done an internship in ID during medical school. The potential deterrents were the work-life balance, the workload and the salary. Conclusions The recent recognition of ID as a qualifying specialty in France can be considered a success insofar as the specialty is the most popular among all medical and surgical specialties. Individuals who choose ID are attracted by the intellectual stimulation of the specialty but express concerns about the working conditions and salaries.

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