Attitudes Of Medical Students Research Articles

Knowledge and attitudes of medical and pharmacy university students regarding monkeypox: a multicenter, cross-sectional study in Vietnam

BackgroundIn May 2022, monkeypox (mpox) suddenly reappeared and rapidly spread worldwide. This global outbreak was a public health emergency of international concern. This study investigated Vietnamese medical and pharmacy university students’ knowledge and attitudes towards mpox.MethodsThis online cross-section survey was administered among students in four universities using a convenience sampling method. A semi-structured questionnaire was shared among students via a Google Forms link (quick-response code) in university amphitheaters at recess. Frequency (percentage) and mean (standard division) were used for descriptive statistics. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with students’ mpox knowledge and attitudes. A p-value < 0.001 was considered statistical significance.ResultsA total of 1,848 students participated in this study (including 1,030 medical students and 818 pharmacy students). Their common sources for seeking mpox/health information included the Internet (89.7%) and mass media (64.2%). Students’ average knowledge and attitude scores were 11.542 ± 3.910 (range: 0–23) and 30.301 ± 3.738 (range: 9–45), respectively. The average knowledge score of pharmacy students (12.139 ± 3.545) was significantly higher than that of medical students (11.067 ± 4.118) (p < 0.001). The average attitude score of the former (30.454 ± 3.787) was comparatively higher than that of the latter (30.181 ± 3.696), but this difference was insignificant (p = 0.111). Factors significantly associated with students’ mpox knowledge and/or attitudes were their sex, age, year of study, residence, major, grade point average, type of university, seeking mpox information in the past, and using reliable sources to seek health information (p < 0.001). A positive correlation existed between students’ knowledge and attitude scores (p < 0.001).ConclusionsStudents’ knowledge about mpox was relatively poor, while their attitudes were comparatively positive. Universities and relevant authorities should focus on the above factors and use multiple platforms and channels of communication to guarantee that trustworthy information about mpox can reach as many students as possible.

Assessing the attitudes and knowledge of medical students towards Patient-Centred Care across different study years: A cross-sectional study.

To determine how medical students viewed the importance of patient-doctor communication, to assess their knowledge about patient-centred care, and to compare the attitudes of medical students in their pre-clinical and clinical years of study towards patient-centred care. The cross-sectional study was conducted from April to September 2023 at Federal Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and comprised medical students of either gender from 2nd to 5th academic year. Data was collected using the Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 27. Of the 322 students, 178(55.3%) were males and 144(44.7%) were females. The mean score was 3.60±0.47, while the sharing and caring sub-scores were 3.23±0.66 and 3.99±0.52, respectively. The attitude of students overall was slightly patient-centred. Different study years showed variance in patient-centred scores which were also affected by cultural, demographic and gender parameters (p<0.05). The attitude of the students leaned slightly towards patient-oriented behaviour.

Awareness, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Students Towards Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine at University of Mosul, Iraq

Awareness, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Students Towards Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine at University of Mosul, Iraq

Evaluation of change in knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students towards early childhood oral health following educational intervention

Medical health professionals have the opportunity to influence the oral health of children, as they are the first health professionals to come in contact with expectant mothers and parents of infants and toddlers. Aim: To evaluate and compare undergraduate medical students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice about early childhood oral health care before and after educational intervention. Methods: A cohort study was conducted among undergraduate medical students during their course. The baseline knowledge and attitude of 80 medical students were evaluated using a validated questionnaire (Phase I). Following, they completed 8 hours of educational intervention and their change in the knowledge and attitude was reassessed (Phase II). The intervention continued through web-based learning till they reached their residency. The students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice were again reassessed at the end of their residency (Phase III). Results: Knowledge: There was a significant increase in the knowledge about the term gum pads, from 70% in Phase I to 90% in Phase III. Only 30% of medical students knew that the oral cavity of a newborn was devoid of microorganisms during Phase I, but this knowledge improved to 86% in Phase III. Almost 58 to 90% of the medical students had a basic knowledge of the influence of high caries on mothers, the importance and benefit of antenatal counselling, and the effect of poor maternal health. In Phase I, although 92% were aware of the multifactorial pattern of dental caries, only 42% and 53% knew the causative organism and transmissibility of it from mother to child, respectively. Around 77% and 62% agreed that antenatal counselling and counselling on feeding and weaning, respectively, will prevent ECC. Attitude: The attitude towards treating primary teeth was less (66%) in Phase I, subsequently increasing to 100% at the end of Phase III. Practice: Following Phase III, most of them (88%) examined the child’s oral cavity during routine medical checkups in the Knee-to-Knee position (93%) and counted the number of teeth present (91%), and they were able to identify the dental carious teeth (88%). Conclusion: The medical curriculum should include a module on early childhood oral health.

Knowledge, and attitude of medical students about role of human papilloma virus, and vaccine in head and neck cancer

BackgroundPapilloma DNA virus which is most common sexually transmitted disease to both sexes. The infection either benign or malignant affecting head and neck region. Aim of the studyAssess the level of knowledge, and attitude, of medical students about Human Papilloma virus, vaccine, and its role in head and neck cancer development. Materials and methodsA descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 357 undergraduate medical students. Data were collected by online Google form researcher made questionnaires which was analyzed using SPSS 25. ResultsThere are 357 medical undergraduate students from different educational stages participated in this study. This study was shown 176 (49.3 %) of medical students agreed that smoking Tobacco are the most common causes for development oral cancer followed by viruses 98 (27.5 %), that 57.4 % of medical students reported that HPV was the main viral cause. As for the questions concerning HPV mode of transmission, almost (85.7 %) stated sexual transmission, (79.8 %) skin to skin direct contact. Most of the participants (92.2 %) agreed that primary prevention can decrease the risk of infection with HPV, and 43.4 % strongly agreed that vaccination plays an important role in HPV prevention. ConclusionsThere is a requirement within the existing curriculum and syllabus to include more education, seminars, and training courses on HPV, role in HNC, prevention, and vaccination, and mainly for students in the preclinical academic years. Application of a virtual classroom viral module or communicating workshop would likely improve knowledge and attitudes of the students for their future medical tasks.

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.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards dengue fever among medical students in Sudan: A cross-sectional study.

Dengue fever, a neglected tropical disease, exhibits a total seroprevalence of 27% in Sudan. During the recent outbreak, medical students actively participated in health education and community outreach programs. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical students regarding Dengue Fever (DF) during its current outbreak in Sudan. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving medical students from more than 15 Sudanese universities, encompassing 11 states. Data collection took place between October 23 and November 10, 2023, utilizing a Google Form questionnaire. A convenient sampling technique was employed to reach students due to its accessibility and feasibility during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Correlation and regression analyses were used to identify predictors of KAP and establish associations between KAP domains and socio-demographic factors. Of 694 medical students, 11% reported a previous infection with DF. Among the participants, 58% demonstrated good knowledge, 74.1% exhibited a positive attitude, and less than half (46.7%) demonstrated good preventive practices. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude levels with the practice level (p < 0.001). Gender, age, and previous DF infection emerged as significant predictors (p < 0.05) of the overall KAP level in multiple logistic regression. Our study revealed a commendable level of knowledge and attitude but a suboptimal level of practice regarding DF among medical students. This inadequacy in practice, particularly among medical students who are expected to set an example, is concerning and warrants further investigation.

Impact of Career Design Simulation on Japanese Medical Students: An Educational Study.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of career design simulation on the attitude of Japanese medical students toward doctoral life planning, including qualification acquisition. In this study, we conducted a career-design simulation trial with fourth-year medical students. The three-hour course comprised lectures on career design and individual career design, including an ideal plan and a modified plan according to unexpected work and life events, as well as group discussions. Nine questions regarding career design attitude (awareness, significance, or intention to acquire a doctoral degree or medical specialty, work-life balance, and flexibility) were answered in both pre- and post-career design simulation training. The response rate was 67.5% (79/117). Attitudes toward career design significantly improved after the career design simulation, regardless of the duration after graduation (p < 0.001, each). Attitudes toward the significance of doctorate degrees significantly improved after participation (p = 0.007), while attitudes toward medical specialties did not (p = 0.128). In contrast, confidence in obtaining a medical specialty and doctoral degree was improved by career design simulations (p = 0.009 and p = 0.003, respectively). These findings suggest that career design simulations can be an effective educational method for developing active learning, motivation for career image, and lifelong education.

The Anchor of Traditional Culture and Medical Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness Towards Organ Donation during Internships: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of medical students in their clinical internships towards organ donation and to assess how traditional oriental culture plays a role. MethodsThis study conducted an online cross-sectional survey using a cell phone application with a self-designed questionnaire based on the Delphi method. This study was conducted among medical students in their internships in hospitals in nearly 20 provinces of China. The questionnaire consisted of 17 main questions and a knowledge quiz. The results were analyzed with descriptive statistics using the softwares Microsoft Excel 2021 and SPSS 26. ResultsA total of 225 medical students participated in this study, distributed among college, undergraduate, and postgraduate clinical internships.96% of the medical students agreed with the value of organ donation, but the highest willingness to donate the whole body was only 38.22%. Among them, traditional culture, family values, and religious factors played important both positive and negative roles. ConclusionMedical students have better knowledge about organ donation, but it rarely comes from professional education. Traditional concepts, family values, and religious factors play both a facilitating and hindering role, which can easily lead to moral dilemmas. Although it is not possible to make productive changes in the short term, we could still make improvements through educational changes, research breakthroughs, and institutional improvements.

Knowledge about HIV and Stigmatizing Attitudes of Medical Students in Saudi Arabia Towards Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Study.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the social stigma directed toward patients with HIV are serious public health issues. We aimed to evaluate the HIV knowledge base and stigmatizing attitudes toward patients with HIV among students enrolled in medical schools in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study included students at medical colleges in Saudi Arabia and was conducted between February and March 2023. We used non-random convenience sampling with an online chain referral via a validated Arabic questionnaire composed of 35 questions. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics. A total of 1,213 medical students (women: 56.6%) participated in the study. Students in clinical years had a higher level of HIV knowledge than their pre-clinical colleagues. Logistic regression analysis revealed that participants who gave incorrect answers to questions related to mother-to-child and casual contact HIV transmission had a higher likelihood of harboring a negative attitude towards patients with HIV. Conversely, those who correctly answered queries on prevention and treatment were less likely to have stigmatizing attitudes. A significant proportion of this cohort harbored negative attitudes toward patients with HIV, with the sex and geographic location of participants being significant predictors of negative attitudes. Our data have revealed a significant percentage of medical students in Saudi Arabia to have misconceptions about HIV transmission and prevention, and stigmatizing attitudes toward patients with HIV, indicating a need for targeted interventions to enhance the HIV knowledge base in this population of future caregivers.</p>.

Attitudes and Knowledge of Medical Students in South of Israel Toward Medical Cannabis.

Public and medical interest in the use of cannabis has increased in Israel and the world over recent years. The aim of the study was to assess the attitudes of medical students from the Faculty of Health Sciences of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on the use of medical cannabis. This is a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire completed by medical students from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. Attitudes and knowledge toward the use of medical cannabis were evaluated. A total of 243 medical students participated in the study. Of these, 111 (46.1%) were from preclinical years. The mean age was 27.31 ± 3.07, and 138 (57.3%) were female students. Most students (N = 193, 79.4%) agreed to a great degree or to a very great degree that there was a role for cannabis for medical purposes. Most students thought that medical cannabis should be recommended for use by pain specialists (N = 231, 95.1%), by oncologists (N = 208, 85.6%), and by psychiatrists (N = 192, 79%). A little more than half of the participants (N = 127, 52.5%) would agree to be licensed, as future physicians, to prescribe medical cannabis. A logistic regression analysis found that the students strongly agreed with legalization of medical cannabis and students who strongly agreed that medical cannabis should be in the health basket predicted a very strong agreement about its use (OR = 2.623, P ≤ 0.002, and OR = 3.285, P ≤ 0.001, respectively). Most medical students support the use of medical cannabis for medical purposes and are in favor of its legalization. As physicians of the future, it is important to assess the attitudes of medical students on medical cannabis.

Exploring the Knowledge and Attitude of Medical and Allied Health Sciences Students towards Monkey Pox Virus

Background: Human Monkey Pox (HMPX) is a zoonotic disease caused by the pathogenic agent Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) and remains a global health burden. After Africa, its outbreak has been reported in America, Europe, and a few other regions of Africa. While quite a few cases were also reported in Pakistan. Although it is a self-limiting disease, it remains a potential threat to the human population, with an increasing morbidity rate and case fatality rate. Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted from September to December 2022, the aim was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of medical and allied health students regarding Mpox. Three hundred students from various medical and allied health departments at Hamdard University of Karachi participated in the study using convenience sampling. They were given an electronic questionnaire to gather their responses. Results: The findings showed that participants had an average knowledge of (Χ2=1.080, p&gt;0.05). Many participants showed positive attitudes towards disease (Χ2=67.22, p&lt;0.001). Based on gender, the knowledge of male participants was better (Χ2=17.32, p &lt; 0.01), whereas attitude was positive in both genders (Χ2=24.87, p&lt;0.01). MBBS and Pharm D students demonstrated average knowledge (Χ2=81.058, p &lt; 0.01) while DPT students showed positive attitudes toward Mpox. Conclusion: Knowledge regarding emerging pandemics needs to be improved in students of health professions. Thus, a more focused learning attitude is crucial to developing a futuristic professional attitude. Keywords: Healthcare, Knowledge, Monkeypox, Pandemic.

Attitude of Medical and Dental Undergraduate Students Towards Learning of Communication Skills at a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Proper physician-patient communication has shown to impact patients' satisfaction, and better health outcomes. On the contrary, negative impacts of poor communication have been attributed as one of the causes of increasing workplace violence. It is imperative to identify the attitude of the students towards communication skill learning. The aim of the study was to find out the attitude of undergraduate students towards communication skill learning using the communication skill attitude scale. This cross-sectional study was carried out from October, 2022 to July 2023 among undergraduate medical and dental students. Data was collected after obtaining the ethical approval from Institutional Review Committee (IRC number 2079/80/82) using a preformed proforma and the previously validated communication skills attitude scale questionnaire. Convenience sampling was done. The demographic details, educational characteristics, opinions regarding communication learning and median of positive and negative attitude scale scores were calculated using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The total median (interquartile range) positive attitudes scale (PAS) and negative attitudes scale (NAS) scores were 52.00 (48.00-87.00) and 31.00 (28.00-34.00) respectively. The first year of undergraduates had higher PAS scores 56.00 (50.00-60.00) than final year 48.50 (44.25-55.00). The students who were in favour of CS learning during the clinical years of training had a higher PAS median score, 54.00 (49.00-58.00). The undergraduates had overall positive attitude towards CS learning but negative attitudes were also noted, with deterioration in the scores from first to final year of undergraduation, reiterating the importance of strengthening CS learning in the curriculum early-on in the study period.

Attitude of General Medical Doctorate Students Towards Professional Commitment

Attitude of General Medical Doctorate Students Towards Professional Commitment

Influencing attitudes of medical students towards substance misusers

Introduction: Substance use disorder is a stigmatised medical condition that is commonly associated with negative attitudes from clinicians, which results in a barrier to best practice treatment. Medical schools need to help develop professional behaviours in students, including compassion, empathy and respect. Methods: We designed and implemented a brief experiential teaching activity that allowed students to hear multiple patient narratives of their addiction. The effects of this activity on the students’ attitudes were investigated using an attitudinal questionnaire before and after the session. Differences in agreement with the attitudinal statements before and after the seminar are described. Results: 118 second-year MD students participated in this study, with 102 completing both the pre- and post-seminar questionnaire. In most domains covered by the questionnaire, the proportion of student agreement with statements demonstrated a significant positive change in their attitude towards working with substance misusers. Conclusion: Student knowledge, sense of responsibility and role legitimacy were high before the seminar, suggesting students accepted that they would have a duty to understand and treat addiction. By contrast, their initial responses to the “I don’t like” and “I feel uncomfortable” questions suggested that they did not feel comfortable or confident with that role or anticipate that it would be rewarding or that the people would be likeable. Student responses to these questions all showed a significant positive change after the seminar. This suggests that listening to narratives of people in recovery from substance use disorders can positively influence attitudes of medical students.

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards sunscreen use among undergraduate medical students in a tertiary care teaching hospital in south India: a cross-sectional study

Background: This study was done to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of medical undergraduate students toward the usage of sunscreen as protective measures against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the undergraduate medical students in a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. A pre-designed and validated questionnaire containing 13 questions was used to assess knowledge, attitude and practice. The filled KAP questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 100 medical students participated in our study. The mean age of respondents was 19.9±0.73 years. Half of the study participants (50%) were aware of the association between long term sun exposure and skin cancer. Only 17.5% of students were aware of the correct quantity of sunscreen to be used for effective sun protection.65% of respondents did not apply the sunscreen product 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. Only 40% of students could name at least 1 ingredient in sunscreen. Reapplication rates were 39.1% among respondents. Conclusions: This study indicated that the awareness and level of knowledge of sunscreen use is not adequate among the medical personnel, thus requiring health education programs to emphasize the importance of regular and correct sunscreen use. It is imperative that the medical students are adequately informed regarding sunscreen benefits and skin cancer prevention as they form the future healthcare system.

What do medical students think of own participation as subjects in clinical trials?

Testing of new drugs through clinical trials is essential in efforts to increase generalizable knowledge. Little is known about the medical students' perception of their participation as research subjects in clinical trials. The aim of this study was to examine the willingness and attitudes of medical students towards participation as volunteer subjects in clinical trials. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 297 medical students in years 4, 5 and 6 at the University of Belgrade, from October to December 2023. Participants completed a pen-and-paper questionnaire including demographic characteristics, opinions on their participation in clinical trials, and attitudes towards clinical trials in general. The validity of the attitude scale was verified. One in five medical students expressed a positive opinion about their participation in clinical trials, with the majority (about one-half)remaining undecided. General attitudes of students about research and their participation were positive. Students with prior blood donation experience were more willing to participate. Lower socioeconomic status and volunteering experience were also associated with stronger positive attitudes towards clinical trials in general. Most students were undecided about their participation, but their attitudes towards clinical trials in general were positive. Positive attitudes towards clinical trials did not uniformly translate to the willingness for personal participation. Promotion of blood donation and volunteering at universities could help to increase the interest in clinical trials as volunteer subjects.

Mixed-methods study of medical students’ attitudes toward peer physical examinations in Japan

BackgroundMost Japanese medical schools likely continue to rely on peer physical examination (PPE) as a tool to for teaching physical examination skills to students. However, the attitudes of medical students in Japan toward PPEs have not be identified. Therefore, we evaluated students’ attitudes toward PPE in a Japanese medical school as a preparation for developing a PPE policy tailored to the context of Japanese culture.MethodsWe conducted a mixed-methods study with an explanatory sequential approach, in which qualitative data were used to interpret the quantitative findings. Surveys and interviews were conducted with medical students and junior residents at a Japanese university. A total of 63 medical students and 50 junior residents responded to the questionnaire. We interviewed 16 participants to reach theoretical saturation and investigated the attitudes of medical students toward PPE and the themes emerging from the interview data, providing detailed descriptions of the quantitative findings.ResultsFemale participants were significantly more likely than male participants to report varying degrees of resistance to being a model patient during PPE (male: 59.7%, female: 87%, p < 0.001). Most of the participants who took on the role of patients that involved undressing were males. The participants expected improvements in issues related to the guarantee of freedom to refuse to be a model patient and measures to protect confidentiality. Approximately 22% of the participants reported that they witnessed incidental findings (including variations within the normal range) in front of other students during PPE.ConclusionsThe findings imply that medical students expect high levels of autonomy and confidentiality when volunteering as model patients during PPE. Thus, developing a PPE policy suitable for Japanese culture may be effective in establishing a student-centered PPE environment.

Evaluation of the Attitude of Medical Students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University toward Professionalism in the Year 2021 During the Covid-19 Crisis

Introduction: Professionalism is a crucial aspect of the medical profession, encompassing the commitment to perform professional responsibilities and a correct understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of the profession. The attitude towards professionalism is the basis of the formation of behaviors in the field of medicine. The purpose of this study is to determine the attitude of medical students toward professionalism during the COVID-19 crisis. Method: This study is a descriptive and analytical study conducted on 100 medical interns of Jundishapur University of Ahvaz during the Corona crisis. The data collection tool was the Penn State questionnaire on professionalism. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, Binomial non-parametric multiple regression, and Chi-square test. A significance level of less than 0.05 is considered. Results: The results showed that 70% of the students had a positive and high attitude towards professionalism. The most crucial aspect of professionalism is the dimension of respect, which has the highest frequency at 89%. Multiple regression analysis by step-by-step method showed that gender and marriage variables are not significant and only age is significant. So professionalism decreases by .03 units with an increase in age. Conclusion: The high level of professionalism in medical interns is a positive finding of this study. However, the direct relationship between age and professionalism is a concerning issue. Therefore, it is recommended that studies should be conducted to reduce the factors affecting professionalism during education.

Improving the Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes of Medical Faculty Students on the Breast Cancer

Objective: In this study, it was aimed for third-year medical school students to improve their knowledge, examination skills and attitudes about breast cancer, and to experience the skills of taking a disease history, communicating effectively and giving bad news. Method: The present study was carried out with 406 3rd-year medical faculty students from Akdeniz University and a semi-experimental method was employed. The content of implementation consists of improving the students’ skills in receiving disease history from the patient and “clinical breast examination” on breast model, as well as informing the patient about the examination findings. Before the application, all students were given theoretical information about the subject and practiced with a learning guide on clinical breast examination. The pretest-posttest results of surveys received from the participating students and the standardized patient practice feedback form were analyzed. Result: Examining the surveys conducted before and after the implementation with 406 students, it was found that the students learned what the risk factors related with breast cancer are and they could question them while receiving the patient history (p