2nd-year Students Research Articles

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COVID-19 FEAR, DEPRESSION, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Spiritual values and spirituality are crucial in preventing mental issues such as depression and solitude in student life. In this descriptive research, we aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 fear, depression and spiritual well-being in university students. It was a statistically significant difference between the department in which the students are educated and the total levels of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (p<0.05). As students' fear of COVID-19 increased, their psychological well-being scores decreased. Moreover, a statistically significant, moderate and negative relationship was observed between the COVID-19 fear scale and spiritual well-being levels (r=-0.495; p<0.001). It was determined that the 2nd-year students of the First and Emergency Aid Program who attended their clinical practice had higher depression levels and lower spiritual well-being levels compared to other departments. It may be recommended that university students participate in appropriate psychosocial programs aimed at depression and factors that negatively affect their mental health and that these factors be taken into account in school curricula.

Medical students' patterns of using ChatGPT as a feedback tool and perceptions of ChatGPT in a Leadership and Communication course in Korea: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to analyze patterns of using ChatGPT before and after group activities and to explore medical students' perceptions of ChatGPT as a feedback tool in the classroom. The study included 99 2nd-year pre-medical students who participated in a "Leadership and Communication" course from March to June 2023. Students engaged in both individual and group activities related to negotiation strategies. ChatGPT was used to provide feedback on their solutions. A survey was administered to assess students' perceptions of ChatGPT's feedback, its use in the classroom, and the strengths and challenges of ChatGPT from May 17 to 19, 2023. The students responded by indicating that ChatGPT's feedback was helpful, and revised and resubmitted their group answers in various ways after receiving feedback. The majority of respondents expressed agreement with the use of ChatGPT during class. The most common response concerning the appropriate context of using ChatGPT's feedback was "after the first round of discussion, for revisions." There was a significant difference in satisfaction with ChatGPT's feedback, including correctness, usefulness, and ethics, depending on whether or not ChatGPT was used during class, but there was no significant difference according to gender or whether students had previous experience with ChatGPT. The strongest advantages were "providing answers to questions" and "summarizing information," and the worst disadvantage was "producing information without supporting evidence." The students were aware of the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT, and they had a positive attitude toward using ChatGPT in the classroom.

The necessity for enhancing awareness of tuberculosis starting from the early college semesters: empirical evidence from a cross-sectional research.

College students, especially those in the lower grades, constitute the main high-risk population for tuberculosis (TB). Insufficient knowledge about TB among college students contributes to an increased risk of TB infection. In Zhejiang Province, China, limited research has been conducted recently on the awareness of TB in schools among college students. Therefore, this study aims to gain insight into TB knowledge among low-grade college students in Zhejiang Province and develop effective strategies for TB education targeted at this specific population. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between 1st and 20th May 2022 in 20 colleges in Zhejiang Province, southeastern China. The survey aimed to assess the level of TB awareness among 1st and 2nd-year college students. Chi-square tests were performed to compare the rates, while multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the factors influencing the overall awareness level of students' regarding key knowledge about TB. A total of 4,414 lower-grade students participated in the study. The total awareness rate and entire awareness rate of key TB knowledge were 81.6 and 25.3%, respectively. Participants who demonstrated a relatively poor understanding of the definition were (51.0%), curable outcomes (75.7%), and preventive measures of TB (76.1%). Female participants [adjusted odds ratio (aOR):1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI):1.25-1.65], medical students (aOR:2.00; 95%CI:1.63-2.64), had a high level of monthly expenditures (aOR:2.50; 95%CI:1.49-4.19), had prior TB health education (aOR:1.95; 95%CI:1.68-2.25) and previous exposure to TB patients (aOR:2.13; 95% CI:1.48-3.08) indicating a better level of awareness of key knowledge about TB. Among the students, 58.5% expressed their willingness to acquire TB knowledge through "broadcasting, television, films, and audiovisual materials." The total awareness rate of key knowledge among low-grade college students in Zhejiang did not meet the national requirements. To effectively prevent TB in schools, it is crucial to develop a comprehensive understanding of the disease among college students. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance TB awareness through theoretical and practical education, starting from the early semesters of college.

Examining the relationship between the pre-hospital incident scene management of the paramedic students and their anxiety levels and perception of leadership

AimThe aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the pre-hospital incident scene management of paramedic students and their anxiety levels and perception of leadership. MethodThe sample of this descriptive correlational study consisted of 2nd-year students (N = 157) attending the associate degree program of the vocational school of healthcare services in two universities located in the eastern Turkey. No sample selection was used and the study was completed with 130 students. The data were collected using Socio-Demographic Data Form, Incident Scene Description Form, Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and Multidimensional Leadership Orientations Scale. The data were analyzed using number, percentage distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Normally distributed data were analyzed by correlation analysis. ResultsIt was found that 65.4 % of the participants were female, 69.2 % received education on incident scene at the university, 52.3 % stated that this education was adequate, 58.5 % received education on leadership and crisis management at the university, and 60.7 % had no further suggestions for their education at the university. The mean scores of the students’ knowledge on incident scene management were 15.77 ± 4.5, their total mean scores of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale were 35.38 ± 10.31, and their total mean scores of the Multidimensional Leadership Orientations Scale were 57.77 ± 20.26. A statistically significant negative very weak correlation was found between the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale and the Multidimensional Leadership Orientations Scale (r = -0.225, p < 0.010). ConclusionThe results of this study revealed that the students had a low level of knowledge about crime scene management. As their anxiety levels increased, their perception of leadership decreased. It can be suggested to organize in-service and simulation trainings that will increase students' awareness of the courses related to crime scene management in their curriculum.

Differences in Burnout Aspects in Croatian Nursing Students – A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Burnout syndrome is a growing concern among nursing students, potentially impacting their academic success and future professional performance. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of burnout syndrome in Croatian nursing students and examine the associations between burnout and demographic features (age, gender, year of study, part-time or full-time study). Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 423 nursing students from the University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, and the Faculty of Health Sciences, Rijeka. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI); MBI human services survey was used to assess burnout levels. Results: Nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Rijeka, experienced higher burnout levels than those at the University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb (χ2 = 10.214, ss = 2, p = 0.006). Significant associations were found between burnout levels and age, gender, year of study, and enrolment status. Specifically, younger students, female students, and full-time students reported higher levels of emotional exhaustion (EE). 2nd-year students reported lower EE than their first and 3rd-year peers. Conclusions: This study underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs and stressors faced by different subgroups of nursing students. Tailored interventions and support systems are essential for alleviating burnout and promoting well-being in nursing students. Further research, including longitudinal studies, is required to better understand burnout progression and to inform the development of effective strategies for reducing burnout in nursing education.

ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ ОБУЧЕНИЕ ПО ХИМИИ В МЕДИЦИНСКОМ ВУЗЕ: ПЛЮСЫ И МИНУСЫ

Among the 1st-year students of the general medicine, pediatric, preventive medicine faculties, faculty of medical biochemistry, as well as the 2nd-year students of the pharmaceutical faculty of the Northern State Medical University, a sociological study was conducted to assess the quality of e-learning in chemical disciplines at the medical university. Northern State Medical University uses the Moodle electronic platform to provide e-learning. The total number of respondents was 241 people. The students gave a fairly good assessment of the electronic course in chemical disciplines (8,1±1,6). Almost all respondents (84,7%) use the Moodle electronic platform when mastering the discipline of Chemistry; 53,5% prefer to pre-watch video materials on laboratory work, perform laboratory experiments in the laboratory of the chemistry department, draw up conclusions under the guidance of a teacher. 76,4% of students constantly use questions in the module of the Moodle electronic platform to prepare for classes. At the same time, 55,2% of students prefer to pass the knowledge control at a practical lesson. 79,3% consider it impossible to use only distance learning in the process of studying chemical disciplines. The most preferred form of education for students is mixed (81,3%). The students made suggestions for changes in the work of e-learning on the Moodle platform.

Education Results of 2ndYear Students in Medical and Biological Fields During the Martial Law

Education Results of 2ndYear Students in Medical and Biological Fields During the Martial Law

The Making of Teaching Profession as a First Choice

In the global educational scene, the teaching profession has long been hailed as the noblest profession. It is through educators; that the citizenry is currently imbued with skills and knowledge that they need to maximize their capacities to their full potential. Thus, the researchers saw that it is pivotal to know the perception of the pre-service teachers on the teaching profession as a first choice, to provide baseline data that can unveil factors that influence the making and unmaking of the teaching profession. Using the descriptive research method, the data from a survey conducted among the 1st and 2nd-year students at the College of Education was gathered and interpreted. Subsequent to the t-test and Pearson correlation computation, the study uncovered that there is no significant difference in the perception of the 1st year respondents against the 2nd year respondents. Likewise, there is a moderately positive correlation in the respondents’ perception of teaching vis-à-vis teaching as a first choice and experience with their teachers.

Determination of Industry 4.0 Conceptual Awareness Levels of Midwifery Department Students

Introduction and Aim: Along with technological innovations in the world, the health industry has also developed and entered the digital transformation process. This study was designed as a descriptive study aiming to determine the awareness of midwifery students on Industry 4.0.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: The population of the study consisted of students of the midwifery department of a university. The minimum sample size was calculated in G*power 3.1.9 program. Accordingly, the number of samples to be included in the study for 95% statistical power 0.05 margin of error was determined as 210. The study was completed with 257 midwifery students, taking possible losses into account. Personal information form and Industry 4.0 Conceptual Awareness Scale were used as data collection tools.&#x0D; Findings: The average age of the students in the study was 21.22 ± 1.84 years, 31.9% of the students were 2nd-year students in the Department of Midwifery, 52.9% of the students had their own computers, 100% of them used smartphones, and 60.7% used computers. The average score of the students on the scale was 89.98 ± 30.5, and it was determined that the students' Industry 4.0 conceptual awareness was at a medium level according to the score obtained from the scale. When the relationship between the place where the students stayed and the scores obtained from the scale was examined, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the scores obtained from the scale of the students staying in the state dormitory and the students staying in the private dormitory (p &lt; 0.05).&#x0D; Conclusion and Recommendations: In the study, it was determined that the midwifery department students' Industry 4.0 Conceptual Awareness levels were at a moderate level, and the place of residence positively affected the level of awareness of this concept. It is recommended to conduct more research on the subject.

STUDY OF THE FEATURES OF ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION OF YOUTH STUDENTS

This article delves into the concept of academic procrastination as a psychological phenomenon that serves as a significant barrier to personal development and lies at the core of the issue of an individual's incapacity to shape a cohesive life vision. This vision encompasses both short-term and long-term planning, goal-setting, and behavior geared toward self-realization. Various approaches to comprehending the essence of this phenomenon, including psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive perspectives, are examined. The study reveals that academic procrastination is a considerable issue among student youth, with 75% exhibiting a high level of academic procrastination. Among students in the 3rd and 4th years, a greater inclination towards elevated levels of academic procrastination is observed, whereas 1st and 2nd-year students display higher motivation and less inclination towards procrastination. This could be associated with shifts in study habits and increased workload upon transitioning to higher years. Students in the 3rd and 4th years necessitate the development of time management strategies and overcoming procrastination to attain success. The primary cause of academic procrastination among student youth, according to survey results, is academic perfectionism (76%), while a lack of academic motivation and anxiety are identified as less provocative factors. Approximately half of the respondents are found to be internals, the majority of whom possess a moderate level of internal stimuli orientation. In contrast, 55% of the respondents are classified as externals, relying more on external factors in their academic pursuits.

Text Linguistics of “Textuality”: Making a Sequence of Sentences Communicative English Written Texts

Textuality makes a sequence of sentences a communicative English written text. It, nonetheless, hardly becomes a major theme of foreign language learning in the Indonesian English Writing Classes/context nowadays. This study, therefore, aimed at diagnosing the “incorrect/missing uses of the seven elements of the textuality in the students’ cause and effect essay. Qualitatively, Politeknik Negeri Padang was the locus of the study. The 2nd-year ED students (n=32) were the research participants selected through the convenience sampling techniques. The documentation and observation were the techniques of data collection while the 1967 Corder’s Clinical elicitation was exercised as ways of analysing the data. The findings disclosed that the students missed using nominal substitution and lexical cohesion of repetition and synonym along with incorrectly used verbal and clausal substitution, nominal, verbal and clausal ellipsis, anaphoric and cataphoric references, and lexical cohesion of grammatical and lexical collocations. They, however, succeeded in correctly using three different types of conjunctions and coherence though they flopped to utilise the acceptable phrases of drawing a conclusion. Hyponymy, metonymy and antonymy were ignored. In conclusion, the deficiencies made the students’ sequences of sentences flawed and characterless. It, therefore, encourages EFL teacher to place emphasis on teaching textuality in the English Writing Classes.

Comparison of OTD Students’ Assessment of an In-Person &amp; Online Interprofessional Education Workshop With Medical Students

Abstract Date Presented 04/20/2023 This study compares the outcomes of a case-based, interprofessional education workshop with 2nd-year OTD students and 2nd-year medical students conducted in person and online in 2 different years. Primary Author and Speaker: Bridgett Piernik-Yoder

Chemistry Students’ Understanding of Lewis Structure, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, and Symmetry: A Cross-Sectional Study

Most chemical concepts are abstract, hierarchical, and constructed from basic to complex concepts. Lewis structure, VSEPR theory, molecular geometry, and molecular symmetry have hierarchical idea. This study attempted to characterize and determine the relationship between students’ knowledge of Lewis structure, VSEPR theory, molecular geometry, and molecular symmetry of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year chemistry students at a public university. This study involved 88 students in total selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. The instrument was a relevant short-answer question on the three topics. The data were measured using nonparametric statistics, especially the Kruskal-Wallis difference and Spearman Rank correlation tests. This study’s results show differences in understanding of Lewis structure, molecular geometry, and symmetry between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-years students. The 3rd-year students always performed better than the 1st and 2nd-year students for all topics. The test result confirms a positive and strong relationship between students’ understanding of Lewis structure and molecular geometry for the three groups of students with ρ values of 0.979, 0.979, and 0.966 (&lt; 0.01) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students, respectively.

Clinical reasoning in pharmacy: What do eye movements and verbal protocols tell us about the processing of a case task?

This study investigates pharmacy students’ reasoning while solving a case task concerning an acute patient counselling situation in a pharmacy. Participants’ (N = 34) reasoning processes were investigated with written tasks utilizing eye-tracking in combination with verbal protocols. The case was presented in three pages, each page being followed by written questions. Eye movements were recorded during case processing. Success in the task required differentiating the relevant information from the task redundant information, and initial activation of several scripts and verification of the most likely one, when additional information became available. 2nd (n = 16) and 3rd (n = 18)-year students’ and better and worse succeeding students’ processes were compared. The results showed that only a few 2nd-year students solved the case correctly, whereas almost all of the 3rd-year students were successful. Generally, the average total processing times of the case material did not differ between the groups. However, better-succeeding and 3rd-year students processed the very first task-relevant sentences longer, indicating that they were able to focus on relevant information. Differences in the written answers to the 2nd and 3rd question were significant, whereas differences regarding the first question were not. Thus, eye-tracking seems to be able to capture illness script activation during case processing, but other methods are needed to depict the script verification process. Based on the results, pedagogical suggestions for advancing pharmacy education are discussed.

ВЗАИМОСВЯЗЬ УСПЕВАЕМОСТИ ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ ПО ХИМИЧЕСКИМ ДИСЦИПЛИНАМ В МЕДИЦИНСКОМ ВУЗЕ И УРОВНЯ БАЗОВОГО ЗНАНИЯ ПО ХИМИИ

Paper analyzes the relationship between the academic performance of the Northern State Medical University students on the specialty «General medicine» in the chemical disciplines and basic knowledge of chemistry according to the results of the unified state exam. The study was conducted among students of 2017, 2018, 2019 admission years, total number of observation units was 586. The analysis included the scores of the unified state exam in chemistry, as well as the grades received by students in chemical disciplines at a medical university: «Chemistry» (1st year), «Biochemistry» (2nd year). The distribution of data was checked using the Shapiro-Wilk criterion. Data are presented in the form of extensive indicators (%) and Me (Q25; Q75). Spearman's correlation analysis was carried out to determine the relationship between variables in the rank scale. Statistical analysis was carried out using the licensed STATA program (version 17). The study showed that there is a statistically significant relationship between the level of unified state exam in chemistry and results of the exam in the discipline «Chemistry» for 1st-year students in each year of enrollment (middle correlation relationship), as well as between the level of unified state exam in chemistry and results of the exam in the discipline «Biochemistry» for 2nd-year students (middle correlation relationship). Results of the analysis confirmed the relationship between the academic performance of students in the specialty «General medicine» in chemical disciplines at a medical university and basic knowledge of chemistry according to the results of the unified state exam, which allows predicting academic performance at the faculty in the corresponding group of disciplines.

Evaluation of correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance in dental students

Objectives: Emotional intelligence (EI) serves as a guide to people for recognizing their as well as other persons feelings and make appropriate choices by applying this knowledge. It is also responsible for building stronger relationships, succeeding at work, and achieving personal and professional goals. The aim of the study was to find out correlation between EI and academic performance (AP) in dental students of VSPM Dental College and Research Centre. (VSPM DCRC). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted among the students of VSPM DCRC over a period of 6 months. Study participants were interns who had completed 4 years of study, final year students, 3rd-year students, and 2nd-year students of VSPM DCRC. Results: A total of 130 students participated in this study. Out of total 130 participants, 104 were females and 26 were males, there is a positive correlation between AP and EI. Since P &lt; 0.05 so the correlation is significant. Furthermore, the value of correlation coefficient (r) is 0.029, thus there is 2% of correlation between EI and AP. Conclusion: A positive correlation was observed between EI and AP in students. However, as the EI of majority of students in this study was high, the value of correlation was small.

Assessment of MBBS students’ attitudes on social media use: A cross-sectional study in Government Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Background: The latest internet and social media facilitate communication and increase the speed of work. However, it has a negative side also. Aims and Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the MBBS students’ attitudes toward social media use. Materials and Methods: A total of 322 MBBS students (1st year, 2nd-year, 3rd-year, and final-year students) from Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College were part of the study. Willing students were included in the study. Those students who are not using the smartphone were excluded from the study. Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires assessing the frequency of social media use and attitudes toward the use of social media in their daily activities were used in the study. Results: Most of the participants belong to 18 and 19 years of age. About 77.3% of participants started using the smartphone at the age of 10–15 years. About 92.8% of participants bought smartphones at age of 15–20 years. About 62.2% were not involved in physical activity. About 55.72% check their phone every 10–20 min. About 84.8% of participants sleep &lt;6 h in 24 h. About 56.9% of participants reported that they will not experience neck pain after prolonged use of smartphones. About 52.3% of the participants reported that they have started using spectacles due to refraction errors after using smartphones. Conclusion: The study results present that students in the medical field are addicted to smartphones and this overuse is associated with significant hazardous events. Hence, students should be counseled to reduce the use of smartphones.

COVID-19 anxiety among undergraduate students of a medical college in Chengalpattu district – A cross-sectional study

Background: COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndromes-CoV-2, a virus that affects the physical as well as mental health of people. Aims and Objectives: Our study was conducted to estimate the COVID-19 anxiety prevalence and its associated sociodemographic factors in a medical college. Materials and Methods: Undergraduate medical students of a medical college in Chengalpattu district were the study participants, with inclusion criteria of students above 18 years of age from 2nd, 3rd, and final year and interns being included for the study. Using simple random sampling, students were selected with a sample size of 197. After obtaining approval from the Institutional Human Ethics Committee and informed consent, data were collected using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire, with anxiety being assessed using coronavirus anxiety scale and data analyzed using SPSS version 21. The statistical tests used were proportions, Chi-square test. P&lt;0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Among the 197 students, males constituted 82 (41.6%) and females 115 (58.4%), of which 60 (73.1%) of males and 88 (76.5%) of females had COVID-19 anxiety. Overall 75.1% had COVID-19 anxiety. Based on the year of study, 43 (22%) 2nd-year students and 38 (19.3%) 3rd-year students, 29 (14.8%) final-year students, and 38 (19.3%) inters had COVID-19 anxiety. Sociodemographic factors such as the type of family, year of study, and staying with parents had a strong association with COVID-19 anxiety. Conclusion: In our study, 75.1% experience Coronavirus related anxiety, and thus, there is need for focus on the mental well-being of undergraduate students requiring attention as well as support from college administration, family, and society to cope up with the pandemic situation.

Knowledge, Attitudes of Preclinical Medical and Dental Students in Mymensingh towards “COVID-19”: A Cross-sectional Study

In 2020, a new global pandemic Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged, which was caused by a new strain of coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus (SARS-COV-2). This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 among preclinical medical and dental students of Community Based Medical College (CBMC,B) in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Data were collected in September 2020. The online questionnaire was created using Google Forms after reviewing previously conducted research and posted on several online platforms accessible by the students. Most of the students (93%) were medical students, and the rest 7% were studying Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). The mean COVID-19 knowledge score was 9.04 (SD: 2.107, Range: 0-12), suggesting an overall 75.33% correct rate. The results showed that knowledge scores are higher in male, MBBS students but the difference are not significant. Analyses showed that the knowledge scores of 1st-year participants were significantly higher than 2nd-year students. Increased knowledge score was noticed in those who were not in direct contact with COVID-19 patients and not infected by COVID-19 than others, though the difference was insignificant (P&gt;0.05). Half of the participants (50.2%) agreed that this disease will finally be successfully controlled. One hundred and sixty-seven participants (65%) had confidence that Bangladesh would get a vaccine soon to prevent the COVID-19 virus. The overall knowledge level of students was generally good. As the global threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, improvement of knowledge and perceptions among healthcare students is essential.&#x0D; CBMJ 2023 January: Vol. 12 No. 01 P: 53-59

Projecting a Person-Oriented Content of Special Disciplines in the Process of Preparing a Physical Education Teacher

This article presents the research results of an experiment to test the effectiveness of the person-oriented approach in teaching special subjects in the process of preparing physical education teachers. This experiment was conducted on 60 students at the Urgench State University who study at the Physical Culture faculty. The subjects of the experiment were chosen in the following order: 20 students from 1st-year students, 20 students from 2nd-year students, and 20 students from 3rd-year students. The experimental and control groups contained 30 students each. After the application of the person-oriented approach, the results showed that the students in the experimental group showed a visible decrease in their negative problems in the education system.