scholarly journals Perception of undergraduates and postgraduates pertaining online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Cross-sectional Study amongst Sudanese Health Professional Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Health Professional Students ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all aspects of life including educational services due to partial and complete lockdown. In Sudan, education is based on the traditional method of learning (face-to-face lectures) in a classroom. However, the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 made some educational institutes especially Universities and colleges resort to online learning. This study aimed to assess the Perception of Health professional students included under and postgraduates concerning the possible application of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sudan 2020.Methods: A Cross-Sectional study was conducted amongst Sudanese Health professional Students, included Undergraduates and postgraduates. A convenient sample collection method was used via a self-administrated online structured questionnaire of nineteen questions, which were validated by a medical education expert. The perception was assessed and data were analyzed using a statistical package for social science (SPSS).Results: A total of 133 Health Professional students responded to the web questionnaire.97 (73%) were undergraduates and 36(27%) were postgraduates. Among undergraduates, 58(59.8%) were expressing positive perception, while 39(40.2%) had a negative perception. Whereas 24 (66.7%) of Postgraduates had positive perceptions and 12(33.3%) of them expressed a negative perception about online learning.Conclusions: Postgraduate health professionals are more familiar and stating a higher level of perception compared to the undergraduates, furthermore, several students already were exposed to hybrid online learning during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Several obstacles to the implementation of online learning in Sudan were noticed by the participating students in this study, which must be appropriately managed for the successful implantation of this mode of learning.

Empathy in health professional students: A comparative cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Petrucci ◽  
Carmen La Cerra ◽  
Federica Aloisio ◽  
Paola Montanari ◽  
Loreto Lancia
Keyword(s):  
Health Professional ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Health Professional Students

scholarly journals Pattern and practice of self medication in students of health professional university in North India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2607
Author(s):  
Shweta Singla ◽  
Mandeep Kaur ◽  
Rajiv Mahajan
Keyword(s):  
Health Professional ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
North India ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Minor Illness ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Health Professional Students

Background: To determine the prevalence, pattern and practice of self-medication in health professional students of a University in North India.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted over a period of 6 months among the students of University. Data was collected through anonymous, self-administered, structured and validated 15 questions based questionnaire. Data was analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis.Results: Out of the 1538 students enrolled, 1350 (88.6%) students of University practiced self medication in the past 6 months. Prevalence of self medication varied among students of different courses (MBBS, BDS, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and paramedical) and different professional years of same course. Self medication practices were comparable between MBBS and BDS students with no significant difference (p=0.293). Fever and headache were the most frequently reported illness for which self medication was taken. Analgesics and antipyretics were the frequently self medicated drugs. Most common reason for seeking self medication was minor illness (41%). Among all the students 6% of them complained of adverse effects with the use of self medication. About 85% students of University reported as treated with self medication.Conclusions: Practice of self-medication is common among the health professional students. In this situation it is important to create awareness and educate the students about pros and cons of self medication through educational programs. 

scholarly journals Empathy Levels in Albanian Health Professional Students: An Explorative Analysis Using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110321
Author(s):  
Cristina Petrucci ◽  
Elona Gaxhja ◽  
Carmen La Cerra ◽  
Valeria Caponnetto ◽  
Vittorio Masotta ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Health Professional ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Health Professional Students ◽  
Jefferson Scale Of Empathy

The study aims were to define the psychometric properties of the Albanian Jefferson Scale of Empathy–Health Professional Students’ version, compare empathy levels among Albanian Health Professional students, and explore any relationship among students’ characteristics and their empathy levels. To achieve these aims, a comparative cross-sectional study was conducted. A preliminary exploratory factor analysis was conducted to determine the factor structure of the scale, while group comparisons of empathy scores were examined using t-test and ANOVA F-test. A total of 1,240 students were enrolled in the study. Psychometric properties of the scale were confirmed. Midwifery, physiotherapy, and female students showed higher levels of empathy than other groups. Similarly, third-year students showed higher empathy than first- and second-year students. Monitoring empathy levels is fundamental to the adoption of useful educational strategies by faculties to improve empathy skills in Health Professional students and guarantee better care of patients, especially those in need of psychological support.

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life in patients after COVID-19 infection: A questionnaire-based observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Kiran Raj Hanumantha ◽  
Pooja Naik ◽  
Lavanya Varma ◽  
Manoj Varma ◽  
Shruthi Manipal ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: By the end of 2019, the world has witnessed a pandemic of COVID-19 caused by novel coronavirus and is referred to as SARS-CoV-2. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of our research was to show how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected patient`s quality of life after infection with the virus post recovery. Materials and Methods: It was a questionnaire based cross sectional study. Study tool included a reliability checked self-made questionnaire with 30 questions. It was disseminated through mobile and web-based social media platforms to recovered COVID-19 patients hospitalized at centre, in and around Surathkal. Sample collection was done between September 2020 to December 2020 for about 3 months duration with a total of 550 recovered patients. We found significant stress with increasing age, which was more among males and housewives. Data analyzed by the descriptive statistics association. Results: Out of 550 recovered patients, with 314 (57.1%) of them being males. The average age was 41.02 years (SD) (16.86). Gender (p=0.017), occupation (p=0.0002), and age (p=0.001) were found to be related to stress levels. Age (p=0.001), occupation (p=0.001), and gender (p=0.002) were found to be related to feelings of isolation. The majority took all precautions, such as social distancing and disinfectant use. Conclusions: Significant increase in stress with increasing age, which was more among males and housewives. Reduced quality of life in males and elderly patients of covid-19 infection predominantly because of psychological discomfort, but family and friends played a major role as coping mechanisms.

scholarly journals Danish Health Professional Students' Attitudes Toward Addressing Sexual Health: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 100323
Author(s):  
Helle Gerbild ◽  
Camilla Marie Larsen ◽  
Tina Junge ◽  
Birgitte Schantz Laursen ◽  
Kristina Areskoug-Josefsson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Danish Health ◽  
Health Professional Students ◽  
Students Attitudes

scholarly journals Poor Sleep during the First Peak of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Stefania Costi ◽  
Sara Paltrinieri ◽  
Barbara Bressi ◽  
Stefania Fugazzaro ◽  
Paolo Giorgi Rossi ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Financial Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The restrictions enacted during lockdown to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) have led to changes in people’s lifestyle habits. In Italy, these restrictions have dramatically changed the way people work and spend their leisure time, also with repercussions on diet and physical activity. An anonymous survey was disseminated via websites and social media to a convenience sample of the Italian population during and immediately after the first lockdown (10 March–18 May 2020). Data collected on 1826 individuals show that lockdown might have worsened the quality of sleep of almost half of the participants in this cross-sectional study. This worsening was associated with a deterioration in crucial determinants of health, such as physical activity and diet (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.18–2.40 and OR 4.19; 95% CI 2.51–6.96, respectively), with symptoms of psychological distress, such as tension (OR 3.88; 95% CI 2.74–5.52) and loneliness (OR 3.27; 95% CI 2.23–4.79), and with the presence of financial problems (some OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.27–2.72; many OR 7.27; 95% CI 3.59–14.73). The multivariate regression analysis models confirmed these associations. This impact on sleep quality was seen especially among females, those with low education level, and those who experienced financial problems.

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