Prevalence of obesity among first-year medical students of Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

Background: During COVID 19 pandemic many countries implied nationwide lockdown which affected academic and educational activities of medical students. We evaluated the level of depression, anxiety and stress among first MBBS students of Government Medical College, Himachal Pradesh. Aims and Objective: To estimate the level of depression, anxiety and stress among first MBBS students during COVID-19 pandemic and study its relationship with gender. Materials and Methods: A standard questionnaire DASS 21 (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale) was administered to 110 first MBBS of Government Medical College, Himachal Pradesh. The responses were collected via Google form and scores evaluated. Results: The overall score for depression was 10.44±5.1, 10.94±5 for anxiety and 12.29±5.3 for stress. About 58 % participants had depression, 74% had anxiety & 32 % had stress in various grades of severity. Depression, anxiety & stress was more among females as compared to males (p<0.05). There was strong correlation among the scores of Depression, Anxiety & Stress among the participants (r >0.8). Conclusion: During this COVID-19 pandemic higher scores of depression, anxiety & stress were recorded among the first year MBBS students; females having more scores than male students. This study highlights the importance of and need for routine screening of depression, anxiety and stress among medical students.

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LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE GAINED BY SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING AND INTERACTIVE LECTURES FOR TEACHING BIOCHEMISTRY AMONG FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS IN GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, IDUKKI, KERALA- A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.18410/jebmh/2018/290 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (16) ◽

pp. 1395-1398

Author(s):

Sajeevan K.C ◽

Jaya Jose

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Comparative Study ◽

First Year ◽

Government Medical College ◽

Self Directed Learning ◽

Medical College ◽

Interactive Lectures ◽

Directed Learning ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

First Year Medical Students

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On Assessment of Teaching Learning Methodology in First Year Medical Students Of Physiology in a Government Medical College

International Journal of Physiology ◽

10.37506/ijop.v8i2.1262 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

First Year ◽

Government Medical College ◽

Medical College ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

First Year Medical Students

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Outlook of first year medical students in a Government Medical College in Mysuru

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211771 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 2447

Author(s):

Manasa K. ◽

Mythily M. R. ◽

Mudassir Azeez Khan

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

First Year ◽

Government Medical College ◽

Medical Field ◽

Work Settings ◽

Medical College ◽

The Government ◽

Fear And Anxiety ◽

First Year Medical Students

Background: The medical field has been one of the top choices for students. It is one of the promising career choice but along with it the students have to go through long period of course and hard work. The aspirations and perception of students are important to make necessary changes in curriculum and work settings which in turn leads to quality output.Methods: The study was conducted among the first year medical students in the government medical college Mysore. The proforma included details about demographic characteristics and influencing factors to choose medical field.Results: Among 143 students, 97 were males and 46 females. 91 students entered the course in first attempt and 52 students in the subsequent attempts. The most important influencing factors to enter medical field were doing service, passion for the profession and parents wish.Conclusions: Self interest in medical field was main reason for joining course. Majority of the students were happy, proud but also felt fear and anxiety on joining the course.

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COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TRADITIONAL AND INTERACTIVE LECTURE METHODS FOR TEACHING BIOCHEMISTRY AMONG FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS IN GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, IDUKKI, KERALA

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.18410/jebmh/2016/895 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (77) ◽

pp. 4197-4205

Author(s):

Sajeevan K. C ◽

Lyson Lonappa ◽

Sajna MV ◽

Geetha Devi M

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

First Year ◽

Government Medical College ◽

Medical College ◽

Comparison Of Effectiveness ◽

First Year Medical Students ◽

Interactive Lecture

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Perception of Peer learning, as an innovative learning strategy among first year medical students lacking senior guidance.

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2020.27.09.4294 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (09) ◽

pp. 1895-1901

Author(s):

Ahmed Murtaz Khalid ◽

Noman Sadiq ◽

Aiman Farogh Anjum ◽

Iffat Naiyar Hashmi ◽

Misbah Aslam ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

Peer Learning ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

First Year ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Self Reflection ◽

Medical College ◽

Innovative Learning ◽

First Year Medical Students

Objectives: To know the perception of peer-learning among first batch of 1st year medical students in CMH Kharian Medical College. Study Design: Cross-Sectional study. Setting: CMH Kharian Medical College. Period: June 2018 and September 2018. Material & Methods: Questionnaire was distributed among hundred first year medical students on self-reflection and feedback after 15 min power point presentation given by their fellow students based on different pathophysiological scenarios. Results: Out of 100 students, 85 filled out questionnaire form completely. 60% of students were of the opinion that peer-learning facilitated them to perform better in the exam, and can be continued for future batches. 50% of students agreed that this innovative learning modality was conducted in a systematic manner, helped them to improve their understanding of the subject and learning was fostered based on the principles of self-reflection and feedback. Problem solving ability was improved by peer learning format according to 49% of students, while 47% of students reported that this innovative learning strategy provided them with a tool to improve their learning through interaction, while research capabilities of 37% students were improved. Conclusion: Majority of first year medical students lacking senior guidance learned better in a comfortable environment from their peers, and improved understanding of the core subject by realizing the implication of the concept of self-reflection and feedback.

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