Students In College Research Articles

Comparative Evaluation of a Leadership Skills Module among Male and Female Junior MBBS Students in a West Bengal Medical College

Background: A competent Indian medical graduate must fulfill five roles: clinician, leader and member of the health-care team, communicator, lifelong learner, and professional. Leadership and management skills are essential for physicians to take responsibility as team leaders. Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of a leadership skills module among male and female junior MBBS students in a medical college in West Bengal. Methodology and Participants: This observational cross-sectional study included male and female junior MBBS students, following institutional ethical clearance and informed consent. Students were divided into eight groups, provided with recorded YouTube videos, and participated in live interactive sessions and a fishbowl game to demonstrate leadership skills. Three online questionnaires assessed leadership skills, personality types, and leadership styles. Feedback was collected from students. Data were analyzed and compared between male and female students. Results: Out of 257 students who completed all tasks, personality types were assessed: ENFJ was the most common among males (25%), while ESTP and INFP were the least common (0.65% each). Among females, INFJ and INTJ were the most common (19.23% each), and ESTJ and ESFJ were the least common (0.96% each). Leadership scores (mean ± standard deviation) for males: authoritative 7 ± 2.30, democratic 9 ± 2.06, facilitative 9 ± 1.94, situational 9 ± 1.93, and leadership skills 65.05 ± 15.33. For females: authoritative 7 ± 2.21, democratic 9 ± 1.77, facilitative 9 ± 1.31, situational 9 ± 1.65, and leadership skills 64.15 ± 14.87. No significant differences were found between male and female students in these scores. Conclusion: Workshops on leadership skills improved student motivation and made learning enjoyable. Students were satisfied with the leadership skills taught, and the study increased awareness about leadership skills among students.

Prevalence and Associations of Depression among Saudi College Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Depression affects approximately 350 million individuals globally and is the leading cause of disability. Depression among nursing students is an ongoing issue, yet little is known about the relationship between depression and its risk factors among nursing students in Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression among a cohort of Saudi nursing students and to explore the risk factors associated with depression in this group. A cross-sectional design was employed for this study, which was conducted by the nursing faculty at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The researcher sampled 330 nursing students, with 252 students (a 76.3% response rate) randomly selected by the academic advising unit in the nursing college between January and February 2023. The participants completed an online survey based on the Arabic version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. The data were analyzed using univariate analysis and backward multi-variable logistic regression. The findings revealed that 65.1% of the participants scored 16 or above on the depression scale, indicating high levels of depressive symptoms. Univariate analysis identified several significant risk factors for depression, including sex (OR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.16-0.51; p < 0.001), academic pressure (OR, 5.87; 95% CI, 2.04-16.84; p < 0.001), interpersonal relationships (evaluated by balance and harmony in thoughts, emotions, behavior, and interactions with others; categorized as good/fair or poor), and the relationship with the father, which were strongly associated with the presence of depression symptoms. Backward multi-variable logistic regression analysis further revealed that being male, experiencing reduced academic pressure, having stronger father-son relationships, and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships were significantly associated with decreased levels of depression (ORs ranged from 0.25 to 3.94). These findings highlight the need for family and school-based prevention interventions to help nursing students in college avoid depression.

The Prevalence and Effects of Psychoactive Substance Use among Students in College of Nursing and Midwifery Yola, North-eastern Nigeria

The Prevalence and Effects of Psychoactive Substance Use among Students in College of Nursing and Midwifery Yola, North-eastern Nigeria

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Vitamin D among Medical and Dental Students of a Medical College in Kathmandu

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the very common nutritional deficiencies which usually go undiagnosed and untreated. The main objective of this study was to assess and compare the knowledge, attitude and practice of vitamin D among medical and dental students. The pre and post interventional study was conducted among first year students of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor in Dental Surgery from July to September 2023. All the participants were asked to fill a form using a pre-validated questionnaire based on relevant literature for assessing vitamin D. We divided questions into three categories: knowledge, attitude, and practices towards vitamin D. Pre-test and post-test (after giving educational training) vitamin D knowledge, attitude and practice score of each participant were compared. Finally, the post-test total knowledge, attitude scores of each participant were calculated. Out of 140 students approached, 9 students from MBBS and 4 students from BDS did not respond (did not completed the questionnaire form). So, 127 (90.7%) participants were considered for comparison analysis in this study. Overall, there was a 38.6% increment in knowledge after educational training. In medical and dental students, there was a 39.6% and 36.1% gain in knowledge respectively. The proportion of knowledge increment was statistically significant (p&lt;0.001). Also, overall, there was a 29.3% increment in their positive attitude. In Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 22% positive attitude was developed after educational training and in Bachelor in Dental Surgery it was 47.2%. The proportion of attitude was statistically significant (p&lt;0.001). In the MBBS category, 15 (15.0%) students were found to have good practice whereas 85 (85.0%) were found to have poor practice. In the BDS category, 12 (30.0%) students were found to have good practice whereas 28 (70.0%) were found to have poor practice. We found that after educational training there was improvement in knowledge and attitude of medical students on vitamin D but still, they need to implement it in their daily life. Though they have an average knowledge on vitamin D, there is a gap between knowledge and practice among medical students.

An open clinical trial of Mefenamic Acid in Primary Dysmenorrhoea of Medical Students of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet

An open clinical trial of Mefenamic Acid in Primary Dysmenorrhoea of Medical Students of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet

Social Media Addiction and Health Promoting Lifestyle Among Students of Medical and Nonmedical Colleges

Social Media Addiction and Health Promoting Lifestyle Among Students of Medical and Nonmedical Colleges

Assessing Medical Students' Perspectives on Organ Donation: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Organ donation is a community service that not only saves lives but also improves the quality of life. The major concerns causing organ shortage in the country are the lack of awareness and correct knowledge among the public and myths and misconceptions clouding organ donation because of religious and cultural barriers. Material and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 medical students of a private medical college in the Telangana region, India, from July 2019 to October 2019 after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). A total of 300 participants (218 females (72.66%) and 82 males (27.33%)) were included in the study. Respondents completed a three-section questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, 15 questions on knowledge, and 12 questions on the attitude and ethical aspects of organ donation. Statistical tests utilized for investigation were the Student's t-test and one-way ANOVA to compare knowledge and attitude scores. Results The mean knowledge score among the participants was 10.85±1.79, with a P value of 0.45. The mean attitude score concerning organ donation among the participants was 45.5±4.47, with a P value of 0.44. The majority (87.1%) showed a positive attitude in this study. Conclusions The study emphasizes the necessity of interdisciplinary educational interventions for medical students to help them realize the complexities of the problem holistically. Their attitude regarding organ donation is not significantly affected by traditional educational interventions such as lectures and demonstrations. Educated healthcare professionals will play a critical role in motivating the public for the cause of organ donation promotion.

Low Attendance of Lectures among Medical Students

Abstract Background: Absenteeism is defined as the frequent nonattendance from classes with no reasonable cause. Nonattendance affects the teaching–learning practice and affects the well-being of the class. Causes given by students for absenteeism were lack of time, illness boring, or unexciting lecture topics. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to determine the absenteeism behavior among students of the medical college of Al-Mustansiriyah University, Iraq, to find out the causes behind lectures’ nonattendance, and to demonstrate the rate of the most common causes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study, descriptive study, was conducted at Al-Mustansiriyah University, College of Medicine, with a convenient sample from the third, fourth, and fifth classes, in March 2019 for 3 weeks, using a special questionnaire was made especially for the purpose of the study, and data analysis was performed using Excel trial version software and the use of descriptive statistical techniques. Results: About two-thirds of the students missed approximately 0–5 lectures per week. The qualities of lecturers, their training, and the relationship they have with the students appear to play a role in attending lectures. The results show that about one-third of students consider the difficult subject and their desire to benefit from the lecture influenced their decision to attend. The most common cause chosen for nonattendance was having an examination on the next day, about 66%, and lecturer expression was 63%. The most common cause for missing morning lectures was traffic problems, 53%. Conclusion: The lecture attendance rate was low, and the main reasons for absenteeism from lectures were the presence of the examination, poor lecturer teaching style, and boring lecture topics.

Impact of Smoking on Dental Caries and Gingival Health Among Dental Student in The College of Dentistry / Tikrit University/ Iraq

Smoking has a negative impact on overall health including oral health causing dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, calculus and other effects. Aim of study: This study was conducted to assess correlation between cigarette smoking and oral health condition among dental student in college of dentistry/ Tikrit university. Material and Methods: Students (male only) from Tikrit university were selected on a random basis, after consent form has been obtained from participants. They were divided into two groups, smoking and nonsmoking groups. Dental caries experience was diagnosed and scored according to the index of DMFs (WHO). Results: In the present study dental caries and mean value of (PI, GI, Cal) index were higher among smoking students than non-smoking group. Conclusion: According to our findings in the current study, smoking had an effect on dental caries and gingivitis, as smoking dental students had higher levels of dental caries and gingivitis than nonsmokers.

20대 청년의 전문대학 재입학 결정 과정에 대한 질적 연구: 진로구성이론을 기반으로

This study examined the context and career developmental significance of the re-entrance decision process, focusing on how individuals in their 20s decide to re-enter junior college. The participants were five 20s reverse transfer students in junior college, who had either graduated from or withdrawn from four-year universities. According to the analysis, the re-entrance decision was composed of ‘the process of making sure of career transition’ and ‘the process of constructing the meaning of re-entrance.’ The process of deciding to re-enter a junior college for 20s is a career development process that demonstrates the autonomous decision-making and meaning formation regarding the own career path. They constructed their own career meaning, overcame career barrier and specified their career goal through experiences relevant to work. The findings of this study expand the understanding about re-entrance decision-making process and career development of individuals in their 20s, and provide practical implications for career education at the higher education level.

Failure Factors of Medical Students in Private and Public Sector Medical Colleges of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkwa

Failure Factors of Medical Students in Private and Public Sector Medical Colleges of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkwa

Research on Learning Motivation for Project-Based Learning in Online Art Education: A Qualitative Study in A Higher Vocational College

With the extensive integration of Internet technology and intelligent applications, online education has become the new normal of modern education. As a teaching strategy that emphasises student initiative and deep participation, project-based learning (PBL) has also been increasingly valued and widely used. Based on self-efficacy theory, this study adopts a qualitative research method to explore the motivation of art and design students in higher vocational colleges under the online PBL mode, to examine students' understanding and adaptation to the online PBL mode, and to analyse the advantages, difficulties and challenges of students in the PBL learning process. In addition, how PBL shapes students' perceptions of learning and career aspirations is also the focus of this study. Teachers' supportive role is crucial for optimising teaching strategies and improving the quality of education. This study provides suggestions for strategies to improve students' motivation and future career development in higher vocational art education, as well as a theoretical basis for pedagogical reform and student support services in art programmes.

Prevalence of Periodontal Disease Among Undergraduate Students In AL-Qadisiyah Governorate, Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study

Periodontal disease, which involves gingivitis and periodontitis, is a common oral infection that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Previously there were no epidemiological studies to assess the prevalence of periodontal disease in Al-Qadisiyah governorate generally and Al-Qadisiyah colleges and institute specifically. Therefore, an epidemiological study to determine the prevalence of periodontal diseases is essentially needed. To assess the prevalence of periodontal disease for the final year undergraduate students at all colleges and institute in Al-Qadisiyah governorate, Iraq and investigate the effect of age, gender, socioeconomic status, marital status and lifestyle factors on periodontal health status. A cross-sectional study was performed in AL-Qadisiyah colleges and institute. A total of 800 last stages students were examined using the community periodontal index for treatment needs and chosen randomly through stratified random sampling. A questionnaire was used to record information about socioeconomic status, marital status, and lifestyle, and correlated with periodontal health status. The overall prevalence rate of periodontal disease for the final year of undergraduate students in Al-Qadisiyah colleges and institute was 84.6%. Bleeding code 1 and calculus code 2 recorded approximately similar percentages (31.5%) and (31.4) respectively and only 15.4 % of students had healthy periodontium, while the percentage of shallow and deep pockets recorded 18.4 % and 3.4% respectively. Community periodontal index for treatment needs varied non-significantly among marital status in which single students had healthier periodontium (16.5%) compared to married. The statistical analysis also showed that students with very good socioeconomic status and good lifestyle had the highest percentages of healthy periodontium (50%), (22.6%) respectively. The present study shows a higher prevalence rate of bleeding and calculus among final year of undergraduate students in Al–Qadisiyah colleges and institute with a lack of knowledge about periodontal health status. Hence, there are significant associations of age, gender, marital status, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle with periodontal health conditions, also the results indicated that the majority of the students need preventive programs to reduce PDs initiation or progression.

INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTS OF NAGAON DISTRICT, ASSAM

The Institutional Environment is defined as the socio-psychological, physical, social and cultural condition within an Institution. In this study, institution refers to school or colleges that offers higher secondary courses in Nagaon District, Assam. The present study aimed to study the level of Institutional Environment of the Higher Secondary Level Students of Nagaon District, Assam and also aimed to compare the Institutional Environment of the Higher Secondary Level Students of the Higher Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Degree Colleges of Nagaon District, Assam. The researcher used descriptive research method to conduct the study. The researcher selected 840 students from 32 Institutions that offers higher secondary courses in Nagaon District, Assam by using proportionate stratified random sampling method and purposive sampling method. A self-structured Institutional Environment Inventory was used to collect data to fulfil the objectives of the study. This study found a significant difference in Institutional Environment among the Higher Secondary Level Students of Higher Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, and Degree Colleges of Nagaon District, Assam.

Orthodontic Knowledge and Awareness among Medical Students of a Tertiary Medical College

Background Orthodontics, a vital branch of dentistry dedicated to correcting malalignment and malocclusion, stands as a prime example of such a specialty that frequently finds itself overlooked within the medical community. This study aims to evaluate the levels of orthodontics knowledge and awareness of medical faculty students and future medical doctors. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 296 students of College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital from January 2024 to May 2024. Ethical approval was taken from Institutional Review Committee of College of Medical Sciences. Then data was entered in Excel and data was analyzed by using SPSS 18. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. p-values less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant.ResultsThis research was conducted among 41.6% female and 58.4% were male. This research showed that 62.2% respondents had good knowledge and awareness of orthodontic (with 95% CI 56.67% to 67.73%). Also, 65.9% female and 59.5% male had good knowledge and awareness on orthodontic likewise, 66% clinical and from pre-clinical side 58.5% had good level of knowledge and awareness on orthodontic. This research showed that there is no association between gender and level of knowledge and awareness (p-value&gt;0.05).Conclusions This research showed that more than sixty percentage respondents had good knowledge on orthodontics likewise more than ninety percentage respondents know the meaning of orthodontics.

Analysis on the Implementation Effect of Promoting Active Learning with Project-Based Learning

Background Given today's information deluge and the swift strides in artificial intelligence, foundational knowledge is readily accessible online. The willingness to take the initiative to learn is obviously more important. At present, project-based learning is widely promoted in the world, and China is no exception, and since 2016, Zhejiang, China, has promoted STEAM education as a promotion curriculum integration. An important starting point for transforming the way you learn. Although project-based learning is widely carried out, there is a lack of quantitative research on the effective organization and implementation of project-based learning and the corresponding learning effects.Educators build and provide learners with supportive learning resources and tailor guiding issues of project-based learning to provide a path to transition from traditional direct teaching to a project-based active learning approach that encourages students to be proactive and seek resources as needed. Objectives This study will use the database design curriculum as an example to implement project-based learning, build project-based learning elements, and record students' learning activity data in project-based learning activities, which has 45 students in a junior college in Zhejiang in 2023. Methods The study collected data from learning platforms that included various supportive learning resources, including the number of online discussions, the number of tasks completed, video watch time data, chapter learning repetition, the distribution and trend of chapter learning time, teacher surveys, and face-to-face discussions and offline unsupervised learning. Results and Conclusions This lab takes database project-based learning as an example and evaluates whether learners can gain real-world practical experience in new learning methods. The analysis of project-based learning outcomes shows that the project-based active learning method enhances students' awareness of the importance of database design, cultivates enthusiasm, and promotes active learning in learning, better cultivate students who can navigate beyond basic knowledge points to embrace multidimensional inventive learning. Experimental data shows that strong positive correlation between high-quality project-based learning and student enthusiasm.

Study to find out reasons for opting medical profession and regret after joining MBBS course among first year students of a medical college in Andhra Pradesh

Study to find out reasons for opting medical profession and regret after joining MBBS course among first year students of a medical college in Andhra Pradesh

American campus kaleidoscope

This study explores the academic and social experience of international students in colleges in the United States of America. Specifically, the study focuses on colleges with a high percentage of international students as they represent diverse cultural backgrounds and contribute significantly to the campus environment. Data were collected from 30 participants (undergraduate students) across five focus group interviews and a thematic analysis was performed. For academic experience, four sub-themes emerged: relationship with professors, academic resources, liberal arts requirements; and class participation weightage. For social experience, four sub-themes emerged: role of student clubs and societies; inter-college collaborations; intercultural sensitivity; and religious/cultural events. Findings provide valuable implications on how colleges with a high population of international students can improve the academic and social experience of these students.

Learning styles, approaches and academic performance of second and third-year medical students of a medical college of Kathmandu: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

The research is based on a questionnaire to study the different learning styles among medical students, and their approach to intellectual development. This is an observational, cross-sectional study conducted on 140 participants. Initially after the informed consent process, the second-year and third-year medical students were requested to respond to the questionnaire without consulting friends. Data were analyzed descriptively and comparison was made. In this study, the students were mostly visual learners, followed by solo learners, audio learners, verbal learners, and social learners. The majority of the students in our study (84.56%) studied less than 4 h per day beyond normal lecture hours. Similarly, 45.71% of students studied continuously for 30-60 min. During break, 63.57% of students used social media, watched television, and videos, and listened to music. Most students (75%) preferred to study in a hostel room and only 12.85% used the library as their study place. The majority of the students (65.71%) of students slept between six to eight hours. The University's suggested medical textbooks and reference materials were consulted by 94.3% of the students. The 47.85% of students favored self-directed learning with 56.42% preferring to read and write to retain the learned materials. Self-prepared notes were commonly used by the majority of students (60.7%). This research evaluates the preferred learning preferences of medical students and their relationship to academic performance, which will improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning between teachers and medical students.

PENGARUH MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP KESEHATAN MENTAL MAHASISWA (Studi Kasus di Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Katolik Regio Timor Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur)

This study aims to explore the relationship between social media and mental health of students in two pastoral colleges in Timor Region. The results of descriptive analysis showed that the majority of students (69.81%) actively use social media, while most of them (69.88%) have a good level of mental health. Inferential analysis showed a t-value of 3.307 with a significance level of 0.001, which is significantly lower than the general threshold of 0.05. This indicates that there is strong evidence that social media use has a positive and significant effect on the mental health of students in both pastoral colleges. Recommendations from this study include efforts to improve understanding of the risks and benefits of social media use through targeted education. In addition, it is recommended to develop a policy on responsible social media use in the academic environment. Counseling support and resources related to mental health also need to be improved to provide more effective assistance to students in managing their mental health. This study makes an important contribution to expanding the understanding of the impact of social media on mental health in the context of pastoral higher education. The practical implications of these findings are expected to assist educational institutions in developing more holistic strategies to support overall student well-being.