scholarly journals Perception and Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Students in a Medical College in Western Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
PR Shankar ◽  
P Subish ◽  
R Paudel ◽  
K Alam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Median Score ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Scholarship Students ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background : Medical students are taught about HIV/AIDS throughout the curriculum. The objectives of the present study were: a) To study the perceptions and knowledge of medical students regarding HIV/AIDS b) Obtain information on lacunae observed and. c) Compare the median scores among different subgroups Methods : The study was carried out among the first, third, (preclinical) and fifth and sixth semester (clinical) students at the Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal. The students were explained the objective of the study and invited to participate. Written informed consent was obtained. Student perception regarding HIV/AIDS was studied by noting their degree of agreement with a set of 22 statements using a modified Likert-type scale. The median score was compared among different subgroups. Results : 163 students participated. The median score was 77 (maximum score 110). The median score was significantly higher among Nepalese students compared to other nationalities (p=0.000) and among the scholarship students compared to the self-financing (p=0.000). The free text comments stressed the importance of safe sex in controlling HIV/AIDS. Conclusion : The overall scores were high. The lacunae observed can be addressed through educational interventions. The foreign and the self-financing students need greater training to tackle HIV/AIDS. The study had many limitations which may affect its generalizability and representativeness and more detailed studies are required. Key words : HIV/AIDS, Knowledge, Medical students, Nepal, Perceptions DOI: 10.3126/saarctb.v6i2.3052 SAARC J. Tuber. Lung Dis. HIV/AIDS 2009 VI (2) 11-16

scholarly journals Perception and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Nepalese adolescent

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Banodita Acharya Dhungel ◽  
N Shrestha ◽  
K U-Dhungel
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Important Target ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background and Objectives: Nepal is confronted with increasing incidence of HIV among adolescents. There is need to ensure, these people have correct knowledge for HIV prevention. Hence, this study was carried out to assess the perception and knowledge of adolescents regarding HIV/AIDS and to identify the areas of misconception that might serve as an important target of educational intervention. Methodology: A self designed questionnaire regarding knowledge and perception about HIV/AIDS was distributed to the students of secondary school who attended the heath assessment program organized by Kist Medical College. Submitted questionnaires were analyzed and tabulated to find out the existing knowledge and attitude of the participants. Results: Knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS was satisfactory. Seventy-nine percentage of female and 64% male agreed to care for HIV/AIDS patients. However there were still misconceptions about transmission. Sixty-two percentages thought that contraceptive pills prevent HIV transmission. Thirty two percent thought that mosquito can transmit HIV, 21 % replied that sharing of utensils, and towels etc can transmit HIV. Forty five percentage of the participants thought that someone who looks healthy cannot transmit HIV. Conclusion: Perception regarding HIV/AIDS was satisfactory. Some areas of misconception was detected which can be overcome with proper educational interventions. Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol. 1 (2): 32-39 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i2.9266

scholarly journals A Study on Perception and knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among school students and significance of educational intervention

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
BA Dhungel ◽  
M Chaudhary ◽  
S Singh
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
P Value ◽  
Median Score ◽  
Hiv Education ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background and objectives: HIV/AIDS is a burning crisis worldwide. Cure of HIV is not yet possible so prevention is of prime importance in control of HIV. Education plays an important role in bringing awareness. This study is planned to find the existing knowledge and significance of educational intervention. Material and Methods: This study was an experimental design in which same group of subjects (students to class 9 and 10) of selected schools in Imadol, served as control and experimental group. Participants’ perception and knowledge about various aspects of HIV/AIDS were studied by noting their agreement with a set of 65 statements (questionnaire) using a modified Likert-type scale. The data was entered in SPSS. A p value less than 0.05 were taken as statistically significant. Result: In this study, educational intervention has proved statistically significant in public school (p value 0.02). Among different sub groups total median score for knowledge about HIV/AIDS and idea about vulnerable group was also statistically significant ( p value 0.01). Conclusion: Educational intervention does play significant role in strengthening knowledge and perception regarding issues related to HIV/AIDS.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v2i1.11418 Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2014) Vol. 2 (1):44-51

scholarly journals Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama modifies Cardiorespiratory Functions

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
S Prakash ◽  
K Upadhyay-Dhungel
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Left Nostril ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
The West ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Yoga Practitioners

Background and Objectives: In recent years, there has been considerable interest in scientific research on yoga, especially on Pranayama. Nostril breathing exercises including Alternate nostril breathing, Left nostril breathing and right nostril breathing exercises is getting attention in the east and in the west. Left nostril breathing exercises is also called Chandra Nadisuddhi Pranayama or Chandra anulomaa vilomaa Pranayama (CAV). Very few have carried out research on Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama (CAV). This study was carried out to see the effects of CAV on experienced yoga practitioners and naïves.Material and Methods: The study consisted of 36 subjects divided into two groups, first group consist of 26 medical students who were naïve and the next group consist of 10 yoga practitioners. All the subjects performed 12 rounds of Chandra Nadisuddhi Pranayama in each session for 24 days. Variables were entered into SPSS Program and were analyzed.Results: This study depicts fall in Pulse rate, respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure and Diastolic blood pressure after CAV Pranayama in both Naïves and Yoga practitioners. But the significant drop was observed in SBP only (at p < 0.05) among Naives and in all parameters except respiratory rate among Yoga Practitioners.Conclusion: The effect of the Chandra Anuloma Viloma (CAV) in this study was more eminent in the yoga practitioners than in the naïve group.Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2015) Vol. 3 (1):45-51

scholarly journals Standardized patient program: Student feedback

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 102-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
PR Shankar ◽  
NR Dwivedi ◽  
A Nandy ◽  
AK Dubey
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Student Feedback ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
First Semester ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Teaching Learning

Objective: Standardized patients (SPs) are widely used in medical and other health professions education. At xxxx SPs have been used for teaching-learning and assessment of basic science medical students since January 2013. The opinion of SPs about their involvement in teaching-learning and assessment of students has been recently studied. The present study had the objective of studying student perception about various aspects of the program.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted towards end of March and beginning of April 2016. Student perception regarding the program was studied by noting their degree of agreement with a set of 25 statements. Free text comments were also obtained. Gender, nationality and semester of study of the respondents was noted. The total score was compared among different subgroups of respondents.Results: Ninety-eight of the 107 students (91.6%) participated. The mean ± SD total score was 92.33 ± 13.68 (maximum possible score being 125). The scores were significantly higher among first semester students compared to other semesters. Students agreed that interacting with SPs will prepare them for interacting with patients, for their licensing exams and improve their clinical skills. Students learn how to interact with persons from a different cultural background. Suggestions for further improvement were also obtained.    Conclusions: The response rate was high and students’ perception of the SP program was positive. Our experiences would be of special interest to educators in other medical schools with small and/or new SP programs. Similar feedback could be obtained from other xxx schools with SP programs.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(5) 2016 102-107

Tough Conversations: Development of a Curriculum for Medical Students to Lead Family Meetings

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 907-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuya Hagiwara ◽  
Jeanette Ross ◽  
Shuko Lee ◽  
Sandra Sanchez-Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Immediate Feedback ◽  
Family Meeting ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Exam ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Innovative Curriculum

Background: Few educational interventions have been developed to teach Family Meeting (FM) communication skills at the undergraduate level. We developed an innovative curriculum to address this gap. Methods: Fourth year medical students during 2011-2013 (n = 674) completed training for conducting a FM. To assess the effectiveness of this training, students completed a FM Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) that included 15 domains rated on a 1-5 point Likert scale. Tasks included discussing prognosis, establishing goals of care and demonstrating conflict resolution skills. Students received one-to-one feedback from standardized family members and faculty observers. Group debriefings with faculty were held after the OSCE. Results: Analysis of faculty feedback narratives revealed four themes in which students required improvement: 1) Discussing prognosis, 2) Explaining palliative care/hospice, 3) Avoiding medical jargon, and 4) Discussing cultural/religious preferences. Evaluation total mean score was 28.2 (Min 15, Max 63; SD 7.57), and identified student’s need to; 1) Ask more about the degree of knowledge family members want, 2) Ask religious beliefs, and 3) Assess family members’ level of education ( p < 0.001). Qualitative analysis of group debriefings suggested that student perception of the OSCE experience was positive overall. Students found the case to be realistic and immediate feedback to be helpful. Conclusions: Conducting a FM is an advanced skill. This study shows that it is possible to train fourth year students to lead FMs and identify their strengths, needs using a FM OSCE.

scholarly journals Self-Reflected Well-Being via a Smartphone App in Clinical Medical Students: Feasibility Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth K Berryman ◽  
Daniel J Leonard ◽  
Andrew R Gray ◽  
Ralph Pinnock ◽  
Barry Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
The Self ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Before And After

BACKGROUND Well-being in medical students has become an area of concern, with a number of studies reporting high rates of clinical depression, anxiety, burnout, and suicidal ideation in this population. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to increase awareness of well-being in medical students by using a smartphone app. The primary objective of this study was to determine the validity and feasibility of the Particip8 app for student self-reflected well-being data collection. METHODS Undergraduate medical students of the Dunedin School of Medicine were recruited into the study. They were asked to self-reflect daily on their well-being and to note what experiences they had encountered during that day. Qualitative data were also collected both before and after the study in the form of focus groups and “free-text” email surveys. All participants consented for the data collected to be anonymously reported to the medical faculty. RESULTS A total of 29 participants (69%, 20/29 female; 31%, 9/29 male; aged 21-30 years) were enrolled, with overall median compliance of 71% at the study day level. The self-reflected well-being scores were associated with both positive and negative experiences described by the participants, with most negative experiences associated with around 20% lower well-being scores for that day; the largest effect being “receiving feedback that was not constructive or helpful,” and the most positive experiences associated with around 20% higher scores for that day. CONCLUSIONS The study of daily data collection via the Particip8 app was found to be feasible, and the self-reflected well-being scores showed validity against participant’s reflections of experiences during that day.

scholarly journals Perceptions and opinion of the medical students about the National Medical Commission Act: a cross sectional study from a medical college in North Kerala

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1766
Author(s):  
Madhusudan M. ◽  
Arun Varghese ◽  
Akhil Raj V. ◽  
Afreen A. ◽  
Mohammed Anees K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Median Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Strongly Agree

Background: The National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 has come into force from August 2019 with the aim of addressing the shortcomings in the process of regulating medical colleges in the country and also in the wake of allegations of corruption against the 63-year-old Medical Council of India. However, it has been criticized for various reasons viz., it is over-centralized, it would lead to increased profiteering, corruption etc. In this context the present study was undertaken to find out the perceptions and opinion of the medical students about the NMC act.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done at a Medical College, Wayanad District, between August-January 2019. All the undergraduate medical students of the college were the study subjects. Data was collected using a predesigned and pretested self-administered questionnaire. The subjects were asked to give response to questions pertaining to NMC on a Likert scale of 1 to 5. Completed responses were obtained from a total 655 students.Results: The subjects strongly agreed with the 6 limitations of the NMC (median score 1) and agreed with 9 (median score 2) out of the total 15 limitations. The number of subjects agreeing (agree and strongly agree) was highest [574 (88.3%)] for “NMC is over-centralized”.Conclusions: The subjects agreed (strongly agree+agree) to all the limitations of the NMC. There was no disagreement to any of the limitations.

scholarly journals Attitude towards Mental illness and Psychiatry among the Medical students and Interns in a University Medical College

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (190) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Risal ◽  
Pushpa Prasad Sharma ◽  
Seshananda Sanjel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Males And Females

Introduction: Medical students tend to have a neutral or negative attitude to Psychiatry as a discipline. This study was initiated to explore the attitude towards Mental illness and Psychiatry among the Medical students and Interns in Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS).Method: A cross-sectional Questionnaire based study was conducted among the Medical students and Interns at Dhulikhel Hospital (Kathmandu University Hospital). Two self-rating scales; Attitudes towards psychiatry (ATP-30) and Attitudes to mental illness (AMI) were used to assess attitudes towards mental illness and Psychiatry among the total 159 subjects. Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test applied using SPSS-16 for analysis.Results: Among the total 159 subjects, 56.6% were males and 27.7% were Interns. Comparison of means of each item in ATP-30 and AMI was done between Males and Females, Medical students and Interns, First semester and Ninth semester students. Most of the subjects showed neutral attitude towards all the scoring items; though there were a few significant differences in mean scores of some items in group wise comparison.                                                             Conclusions: Overall attitudes towards Mental illness and Psychiatry among the Medical students and Interns in our Medical School were positive or neutral. A further study with medical students from different institutions is needed to get a detail nationwide picture.                                  Key words: Attitude, Interns, Medical Students, Mental illness, Psychiatry.  

scholarly journals Students’ views on audio visual aids used during didactic lectures in a medical college

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Ashutosh Kumar ◽  
Ramanuj Singh ◽  
Lalit Mohan ◽  
Mani Kant Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Audiovisual Aids ◽  
Visual Aid ◽  
Didactic Lecture ◽  
Power Point Presentation ◽  
Power Point

Introduction: Medical teachers have conventionally been using different teaching methods to educate medical students previously dominated by blackboard and slide projectors. Now day’s audiovisual aids such as power point have been used. The optimum use of audiovisual aids is essential forderiving their benefits. This study was done to know the students’ preference regarding the various audiovisual aids, with an aim to improve their use in didactic lectures. Material &Methods: Two hundred and eighty six from first, second and third professional medical students were invited to participate in a questionnaire based study. Two hundred and thirteen (74.4%) students completed the questionnaire and their responses were analyzed. The first part of the questionnaire included demographic and educational details. The second part consisted of 12 statements regarding the preference of audiovisual aids for various aspects of learning. Results: In this study, 90.1% of the respondents (first, second & third professional) were stimulated for further reading if they attended a lecture which was augmented by the use of visual aids. The respondents preferred a combination of audiovisual aids during a didactic lecture. The perception of diagrams, flow charts and note taking was best accepted with a power point presentation by first and second professional students, whereas OHP preferred by third professional students . In understanding a particular topic, a combination of aids scored over the use of a particular visual aid alone. In listening and understanding a particular topic, power point presentation was the most preferred aid, with the blackboard being preferred by third professional students. About 62.4% of the respondents were interested in taking notes during class compare to handouts. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that lectures delivered by using a combination of audio visual aids are more appreciated by the students. Furthermore, the lecture should be constructed in a fashion so as to enable the students to gather factual information easily and in a concise manner. Teachers should note that the students preferred a combination of visual aids and were interested in taking notes during lectures.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v4i2.8031 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 4(2013) 36-40

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