To the Issue of Building Health Knowledge in Students of Higher and Secondary Medical Education Institutions of Vladivostok

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
LN Nagirnaya ◽  
YuV Titova ◽  
VV Skvarnik
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Pacific State ◽  
Maintenance Behavior ◽  
Student’S T

Introduction: The realities of today demonstrate high importance of the ability of healthcare professionals to raise awareness of health knowledge in the population. Skills of health promotion develop already in the course of training in medical educational establishments. Our objective was to assess the dynamics of building health knowledge in medical students in the process of studying. Materials and methods: We conducted a targeted questionnaire-based survey of 264 medical students including 167 students of the Faculty of Public Health of the Pacific State Medical University (hereinafter referred to as University) specializing in preventive medicine, clinical psychology, and medical biochemistry and 97 students of medical and nursing departments of the Vladivostok Medical College (hereinafter referred to as College) in the first and final year of study. A specially developed questionnaire included 25 questions on basic knowledge of clinical medicine, health, and health maintenance behavior. Data analysis was conducted using methods of descriptive statistics (cross-tabulation analysis and Student’s t-test). Conclusions: Our findings helped improve the curriculum of hygienic disciplines by including optional classes aimed at consolidating theoretical knowledge gained in the study of hygienic and epidemiological disciplines and at acquiring practical skills in accordance with professional competencies.

scholarly journals Attitude and knowledge about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among medical students in Nepal: a pilot survey

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S159-S160
Author(s):  
Suresh Thapaliya ◽  
Shizu Singh ◽  
Shuva Shrestha ◽  
Anoop Krishna Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Pilot Survey ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Permanent Loss ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Permanent Brain Damage

AimsElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is an important modality of treatment for treatment resistant psychiatric disorders. Young medical students like general public might harbor several misconceptions about ECT. In this pilot survey, we explored the knowledge and attitude about ECT amongst young medical students training in a medical college affiliated to a teaching hospital in Southern Nepal.MethodA 23-item questionnaire in English language with either ‘True’ or ‘False’ response as outcome was developed by reviewing findings from previous studies. Brief information was also taken to record familiarity of medical students with ECT as a treatment procedure. The study was conducted as a departmental pilot survey for quality improvement of Psychiatry Undergraduate Training. A total of 128 medical students in early clinical year enrolled in MBBS curriculum at a teaching hospital in Southern Nepal participated in the survey. The students were not exposed to any specific teaching regarding ECT while participating in the study.ResultThe students were aged between 21 and 28 years with almost equal gender distribution. Among them, 89.1% had heard about ECT before whereas 15.6% knew someone who has received ECT. Although 90.6 % of students believed ECT can be lifesaving many times, a substantial number of students had misconception about ECT such as assuming it as a painful procedure (71.9%). Almost half of them believed ECT can have severe consequences like death or permanent brain damage. Around one fourth to one third believed ECT is inhumane, without scientific proof or a form of punishment for violent angry patients. Surprisingly, a significant higher percentage of male students believed that ‘ECT leads to permanent loss of memory’ (11/34 vs. 3/30, p = 0.04) and ‘ECT is given as a punishment to violent/angry patients’ (15/34 vs. 4/30, p = 0.01).ConclusionSeveral misconceptions about ECT are prevalent in medical students that need to be adequately addressed during their training to develop a positive attitude and basic knowledge about the treatment.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Present Situation of the Cultivation of Scientific Research and Innovation Ability of Medical Students and Exploration of the Scientific Research Training Mode

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Pan ◽  
Lei Liu ◽  
Bao-chao Chang ◽  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Wei-dong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Medical Undergraduates

Abstract Background To investigate the problems and countermeasures faced by five-year clinical medical students in an entrepreneurship training programme for medical students from different perspectives to promote medical teaching reforms.Methods A total of 600 five-year clinical medicine majors (grades 16-18) of Bengbu Medical College (including those who did and did not participate in large-scale innovative projects) were studied by means of network questionnaires and interviews. Statistical analysis was used to analyse the results. Results Students generally hope to improve the teaching quality and teaching mode of scientific research; they have strong interest in scientific research and hope to conduct scientific research training in their spare time without affecting their studies. Moreover, students hope to improve the incentive policy for innovation and to optimize the funding for scientific research and the policy of laboratory opening. Conclusions Clinical medical students in our hospital attach great importance to the cultivation of scientific research ability, understand the problems faced by medical undergraduates in the process of innovative projects, and provide specific quantitative data for the reform of medical education modes to cultivate the innovative ability of medical students.

scholarly journals THE COMPLEX EVALUATION OF HEALTH OF MEDICAL STUDENTS OF JUNIOR COURSES

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
A. A. Shestera ◽  
Pavel F. Kiku ◽  
O. A. Izmaylova ◽  
A. V. Sukhova ◽  
E. V. Kaerova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Health State ◽  
Complex Evaluation ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Healthy Life Style ◽  
Pacific State

The article presents the results of comparative evaluation of health of students of I-III courses of the Pacific State Medical University during process of education. The study used data of sociological analysis (questionnaire survey) with evaluation of subjective attitude of students to personal health, work-rest regime and health risk factors. The analysis of general morbidity with temporary disability in 2014-2017 was implemented. The indices of physical development of medical students such as index Ketle (body mass-body height indicator), indicator of lungs vital capacity, power indicator (wrist dynamometry). The average indices specific to particular gender height groups of medical students are calculated. It is established that health of students of I-III courses is affected by a complex of such factors as education process, earning additionally after studies, low interest to physical culture and sport and harmful habits. The subjective evaluation by medical students their own health using a questionnaire survey technique testifies that out of number of risk factors negatively affecting students' health the most significant are harmful habits, wrong planning of recreation regimen and sedentary style of life. The evaluation of health state of students established a trend to increasing of morbidity with prevalence of diseases of respiratory organs in its structure. Hereinafter, the results of study can be applied for establishment of directions and development of preventive measures related to health promotion and healthy life-style formation in medical students.

scholarly journals Sexual Dimorphism in Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Canine of Medical Students in Gandaki Medical College, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 654-659
Author(s):  
Bijayata Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
Student’S T

Introduction: Gender determination is important for identification in forensic practice. Odontometrics plays an important role in sex determination in young individuals where secondary sexual characters are yet to be developed. Objective: The objective was to re-evaluate the previous finding of the sexual dimorphism in Mesiodistal (MD) and Buccolingual (BL) dimension of maxillary and mandibular canine in the study population being Medical Students of Medical College in province 4 of Nepal. Methodology: This is a cross sectional study conducted on the study cast of 40 male and 40 female medical students of academic year 2017/18 of Gandaki Medical College, Nepal, of age group 18-24 from October to December 2017. The MD and BL dimensions of all the four canines were measured using digital vernier's caliper. Data were compared using descriptive statistics, student's t-test and paired sample t test. P<0.05 was found statistically significant. Results: Statistically significant sexual dimorphism was found in MD and BL dimension of maxillary and mandibular canine with males' canine measuring larger than females'. The left mandibular canine was found to be the most dimorphic in term of BL dimension among the canines. Conclusion: The present study exhibited the buccolingual dimension of the left mandibular canine as the most dimorphic tooth. Further studies using large representative sample from all the provinces has to be conducted to quantify and generalize the result among the Nepalese Dentition.

scholarly journals Awareness of Swine Flu Among the Medical Students of Shaikh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-71
Author(s):  
Shiza Iftikhar ◽  
Marriam Bakhtawar ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan ◽  
Masood Ul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Swine Flu ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Mode Of Transmission ◽  
Pro Forma

Bacckground: Swine flu is a viral disease affecting upper as well as lower respiratory tracts. Due to limited resources in a developing country like Pakistan, medical students (the future medical practitioners) should be familiar with the basic knowledge, attitude and practice regarding this infectious disease so that they can help the community during its outbreaks. Objective: To determine the basic knowledge and awareness of swine flu among the medical students of Shaikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan. Methodology: This cross sectional observational study was carried out among the medical students of Shaikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan during April – May 2019 through a pre-designed pro-forma. A total of three hundred pro-forma were distributed in all classes of MBBS from first year to final year, among which 211 were returned, completely filled by the respondents. The responses of 45 students were disregarded as they hadn’t heard about swine flu. Remaining 166 questionnaires were included in the study and further analyzed for results. Data was then analyzed with SPSS version 22.0. Results: Majority of respondents (n=151, 91%) correctly replied “virus as its causative agent”. Majority of respondents (n=138, 83.1%) responded “respiratory droplet as mode of transmission”. One hundred and sixty six questionnaires were further analyzed for results. Regarding treatment and prevention of swine flu, 123 (74.1%) replied it as treatable disease and a significant number of students (n=154, 92.8%) deemed it as preventable. About half (45.8%) of participants did not know about vaccine availability in Pakistan and only 42 (25.3%) students correctly answered that vaccination was the best measure to prevent swine flu. Conclusion: Satisfactory results were seen about knowledge and awareness regarding epidemiology, etiology and mode of transmission. However, deficiencies were seen in awareness about vaccination and prevention of swine flu. So there is a need for health education awareness programs in medical and dental schools on regular basis.

e-Learning: Practices Among Undergraduates of a Medical College of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Background Information ◽  
P Value ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
E Learning

Background: Information technology (IT) is a new way of teaching and learning. One of the promising media of information technology is e-Learning, which is used to enhance knowledge and skills among users. A student gains better and deep knowledge through a useful tool. This survey aimed to determine practices among medical students for e-Learning. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted on 184 students amongst the 500 students currently enrolled in medical college. Data was collected using questionnaires and were analyzed through SPSS version 22. Chi-square was used for qualitative values. Results: Majority 90.80% (n=167) students were aware of e-Learning and were statistically high in first year students (p-value: 0.018). The student did not show statistically significant results for content learned through e-Learning with a p-value of 0.063. Different resources were used for e-Learning in which videos had the highest percentage (87.60%) and audios were used as the least resource for e-Learning (29.20%). Daily, 56% of the students use e-Learning for 1 hour or less and only 3% of the students used it for more than 4 hours. Conclusion: Majority of undergraduate medical students were aware of the use of e-Learning and most of them preferred e-Learning for their course work and studies showing a significant increase in understanding and use, compared to studies conducted earlier. Participants found e-Learning useful and effective tool in increasing knowledge and understanding of their subject. Keywords: e-Learning; Practices; Students.

Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dur-e- Nishat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

Oral Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Listening to Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 238008442110126
Author(s):  
J.L.P. Protudjer ◽  
C. Billedeau ◽  
K. Hurst ◽  
R. Schroth ◽  
C. Stavropoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Health Maintenance

Introduction: Rates of periodontal disease and tooth loss are increased in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Understanding factors that contribute to the increased burden of periodontal disease in RA is critical to improving oral health and arthritis outcomes. Objectives: To determine the perceptions held by people with RA relating to their oral health, to identify patient-centered priorities for oral health research, and to inform optimal strategies for delivering oral health knowledge. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with patients with RA. Recorded interview transcripts were iteratively reviewed to reveal surface and latent meaning and to code for themes. Constructs were considered saturated when no new themes were identified in subsequent interviews. We report themes with representative quotes. Results: Interviews were conducted with 11 individuals with RA (10 women [91%]; mean age, 68 y), all of whom were taking RA medication. Interviews averaged 19 min (range, 8 to 31 min) and were mostly conducted face-to-face. Three overall themes were identified: 1) knowledge about arthritis and oral health links; 2) oral health care in RA is complicated, both in personal hygiene practices and in professional oral care; and 3) poor oral health is a source of shame. Participants preferred to receive oral health education from their rheumatologists or dentists. Conclusions: People with RA have unique oral health perceptions and experience significant challenges with oral health care due to their arthritis. Adapting oral hygiene recommendations and professional oral care delivery to the needs of those with arthritis are patient priorities and are required to improve satisfaction regarding their oral health. Knowledge Translation Statement: Patients living with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis described poor oral health–related quality of life and multiple challenges with maintaining optimal oral health. Study findings indicate a need for educational materials addressing oral health maintenance for patients with rheumatic diseases and their providers.

scholarly journals Medical Students and Patients Benefit from Virtual Non-Medical Interactions Due to COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110283
Author(s):  
Taylor M Coe ◽  
Trevor J McBroom ◽  
Sarah A Brownlee ◽  
Karen Regan ◽  
Stephen Bartels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Medical Patient ◽  
Pilot Program ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Clinical Communication

Background: Patient care restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic constrained medical students’ ability to interact directly with patients. Additionally, organ transplant recipients faced increasing isolation due to the rise of telemedicine, the importance of social distancing and their immunosuppressed state. We created a pilot program to pair students with transplant patients for structured, virtual encounters and studied its impact on medical students and patients. Methods: In May 2020, medical students conducted virtual visits with patients via telephone or video conferencing. Patients and students were surveyed regarding their experiences and independent focus groups were conducted. The survey responses and focus group discussions were deidentified, transcribed, and analyzed for themes. Results: Ten participating students were in their first, second, or final year of medical school. The 14 patients were liver or kidney transplant recipients or kidney donors. All interactions lasted longer than 30 minutes, with 56% greater than 1 hour. Three themes emerged related to the student experience: improvement of their clinical communication skills, development of knowledge and attitudes related to organ transplantation and donation, and independent management of a patient encounter. Three themes related to the patient experience: appreciation of the opportunity to share their personal patient experience to help educate future physicians, a cathartic and personally illuminating experience and an opportunity to share the message of donation. Conclusions: This pilot program provided a novel opportunity for virtual student-patient interactions that was feasible, well-received, and mutually beneficial. The use of virtual non-medical patient experiences allowed for experiential learning during which students learned about both clinical medicine and enhanced their communication skills directly from patients. Additionally, patients were able to engage with medical students in a new way, as teachers of clinical interactions, and reported a high level of satisfaction in addition to deriving personal benefit.

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