Attitudes Of Medical Students Research Articles

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Students Towards Insomnia and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment.

To assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of medical students at Hunan Medicine College towards insomnia and TCM treatment. The study included 676 medical students. More than half were female (64.20%), and 33.8% reported experiencing insomnia for over a week. Participants' KAP scores were evaluated on insomnia and TCM treatment using a scale. The mean KAP scores for insomnia were 58.93%, 73.75%, and 64.94%, respectively, indicating insufficient knowledge but positive attitudes and moderate practices. TCM treatment scores were 78.18%, suggesting better awareness. Overall, 67.60% of medical students would choose TCM for insomnia treatment. Multivariable analysis revealed associations between choosing TCM and higher knowledge (OR = 1.30), positive attitude (OR = 1.46), better practice (OR = 3.44), and being in a later academic year (OR = 2.397). The study underscores the need for targeted educational interventions to enhance understanding and promote effective practices among medical students, potentially improving their well-being and addressing insomnia more comprehensively.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students toward Mpox in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Background: Public health awareness is critical for preventing transmission of the Mpox virus, which is considered as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO. Objectives and methods: We used a cross-sectional study across different academic phases to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students at a Saudi university regarding Mpox. Results: Our data revealed that 84% of participants across all academic phases demonstrated poor knowledge of Mpox (score <13), with an average knowledge score of 8.58 out of 20. The widest knowledge gap was observed in 64% of respondents who were unaware of the Mpox misnomer, 73% not knowledgeable about the course of Mpox symptoms, and 68% unaware of the Mpox vaccine. About 72% of the respondents reported poor public awareness, but 57% expressed willingness to comply with preventative measures. Only 10% of our population did not adopt any proactive precautionary measures, and 65% were willing to get vaccinated against Mpox if made available in Saudi Arabia. Conclusion: Our findings revealed a general lack of adequate knowledge of Mpox symptoms, transmission, and vaccine options. We emphasize the need for greater public engagement through awareness campaigns and educational programs to mitigate the spread of this infectious disease.

Knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate medical students towards palliative Care in Karachi, Pakistan

Background: Palliative care is a critical component of healthcare, especially for patients with life-limiting illnesses. However, the knowledge and attitudes of future healthcare providers, particularly medical students, towards palliative care remain underexplored in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Objective: This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of final-year medical students in Karachi, Pakistan, towards palliative care and explore the association of demographic factors with these perceptions. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted from July 2022 to July 2023, involving 400 final-year medical students from five universities in Karachi. The participants were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling method. Data were collected through an online questionnaire assessing knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care. The association between demographic factors and students' knowledge and attitudes was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results: The study population consisted of 70.8% female and 29.3% male students, with 79.3% aged 20-25 years. A majority (53.7%) of participants demonstrated good knowledge of palliative care, while 46.3% had poor knowledge. Attitudinal analysis revealed that 74.7% had a moderate attitude towards palliative care, 24.3% had a favorable attitude, and 1.0% had an unfavorable attitude. Significant associations were found between university type, upbringing, and national origin with both knowledge and attitudes. Students from government universities and those with urban upbringing were more likely to have good knowledge and favorable attitudes. Additionally, gender was significantly associated with attitudes, with females showing more favorable attitudes towards palliative care (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to improve knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care among medical students in Pakistan. The findings suggest that demographic factors play a crucial role in shaping students' perceptions, underscoring the importance of curriculum reforms that address these disparities to prepare future healthcare providers for delivering effective palliative care.

The attitude of medical students, resident doctors, and nurses toward people with epilepsy: A multi-centre study.

The rising incidence of epilepsy has not been accompanied by sufficient public education, contributing to persistent social stigma towards people with epilepsy. This stigma leads to their exclusion and discrimination in key areas such as employment, education, and social interactions, ultimately diminishing their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of medical students, resident doctors, and nurses toward people with epilepsy in three large cities in Indonesia. A cross-sectional multi-centre study was conducted in Jakarta, Manado, and Banda Aceh between June 2020 to January 2021 in three tertiary hospitals. Subjects were medical students, resident doctors, and nurses, aged over 18years, with no known history of epilepsy. Sociodemographic characteristics were recorded, and attitude was assessed using the validated Indonesian version of the Public Attitudes Toward Epilepsy questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis with post-hoc pairwise Mann-Whitney U comparison. The findings revealed that most respondents held positive attitudes in both the general and personal domains. However, negative perceptions persisted on more personal topics, particularly regarding dating and marriage with people who have epilepsy. Sociodemographic characteristics that correlated with attitudes toward individuals with epilepsy included centre, sex, educational level, occupation, and ethnicity. Despite overall positive attitudes, certain stigmatizing beliefs remain, particularly in personal areas such as marriage and relationships. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to address persistent misconceptions and reduce stigma, ultimately improving the social inclusion and quality of life for people with epilepsy in Indonesia.

Awareness and Attitude Toward Artificial Intelligence Among Medical Students and Pathology Trainees: Survey Study.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to shape the future of medical practice. The perspective and understanding of medical students are critical for guiding the development of educational curricula and training. This study aims to assess and compare medical AI-related attitudes among medical students in general medicine and in one of the visually oriented fields (pathology), along with illuminating their anticipated role of AI in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-enhanced health care. This was a cross-sectional study that used a web-based survey composed of a closed-ended questionnaire. The survey addressed medical students at all educational levels across the 5 public medical schools, along with pathology residents in 4 residency programs in Jordan. A total of 394 respondents participated (328 medical students and 66 pathology residents). The majority of respondents (272/394, 69%) were already aware of AI and deep learning in medicine, mainly relying on websites for information on AI, while only 14% (56/394) were aware of AI through medical schools. There was a statistically significant difference in awareness among respondents who consider themselves tech experts compared with those who do not (P=.03). More than half of the respondents believed that AI could be used to diagnose diseases automatically (213/394, 54.1% agreement), with medical students agreeing more than pathology residents (P=.04). However, more than one-third expressed fear about recent AI developments (167/394, 42.4% agreed). Two-thirds of respondents disagreed that their medical schools had educated them about AI and its potential use (261/394, 66.2% disagreed), while 46.2% (182/394) expressed interest in learning about AI in medicine. In terms of pathology-specific questions, 75.4% (297/394) agreed that AI could be used to identify pathologies in slide examinations automatically. There was a significant difference between medical students and pathology residents in their agreement (P=.001). Overall, medical students and pathology trainees had similar responses. AI education should be introduced into medical school curricula to improve medical students' understanding and attitudes. Students agreed that they need to learn about AI's applications, potential hazards, and legal and ethical implications. This is the first study to analyze medical students' views and awareness of AI in Jordan, as well as the first to include pathology residents' perspectives. The findings are consistent with earlier research internationally. In comparison with prior research, these attitudes are similar in low-income and industrialized countries, highlighting the need for a global strategy to introduce AI instruction to medical students everywhere in this era of rapidly expanding technology.

EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY REFLECTION WRITING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Objective: This study aimed to provide insights into the attitudes of medical students towards daily reflection writing and to explore the potential benefits of this practice for personal and professional development. The findings of this study could be used to inform medical education policy and practice, emphasising the need to integrate daily reflection writing into medical curricula. Methodology: 320 medical students (1st, 2nd, and 3rd year MBBS students) from Kabir Medical College Peshawar were included in the study from January 2023 till March 2023. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical Committee of Gandhara University. Two pre-tested questionnaires using a Likert scale were used. The questionnaire was self-administered, and content validity was ensured before conducting the research. Demographic information such as age, gender, and academic major was collected from participants. Descriptive and inferential analysis were applied using SPSS version 26.0. Results: The study found that most medical students positively perceived daily reflection writing. Almost half of the medical students (47.8%) found that writing in their logbooks improved their information retention, while 46.9% noticed positive changes in their learning approach. Additionally, nearly half of the participants (49.1%) reported being satisfied with the experience of daily reflection writing. These results highlight the potential benefits of integrating daily reflection writing in logbooks for medical students. Conclusion: The study highlights the need to integrate daily reflection writing into medical education curricula to foster critical thinking and self-awareness among medical students.

Perceptions and attitudes of medical students toward opioid education: A qualitative study

Perceptions and attitudes of medical students toward opioid education: A qualitative study

Attitudes of Final-Year Medical Students in Jordan Towards Volunteering During a Pandemic.

During COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, a number of medical students participated in voluntary work. However, barriers and facilitators were unclear. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate their experience and attitudes towards volunteering during a pandemic and the factors affecting that. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study, using paper and online questionnaire which were distributed to final-year medical students at the University of Jordan from August 2021 to October 2021, about their experience and attitudes towards voluntary work during pandemics. A total of 375 of final year medical students responded to the questionnaire. The number of male and female respondents were equal. Past voluntary work experience prior to COVID-19 pandemic in 44.8% of students, while 79.2% of them did not volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 60% of students were willing to participate in future voluntary work that does not involve patients infected with COVID-19, while 29.3% of them were willing to do so depending on the type of pandemic and the availability of vaccines. There were 86.1% of students who thought that participating in voluntary work involving infected patients during pandemics, should be optional; where 10.1% suggested that it should be compulsory if vaccines were available. The majority of medical students did not volunteer during the COVID 19 pandemic. However, many of them expressed willingness to take part in future pandemics. Providing sufficient protection aids and adequate training, would affect positively the willingness of medical students to participate in voluntary work during a pandemic.

The perception and attitude of clinical years medical students and interns towards choosing anesthesiology as a future specialty

Objective: The study aimed to assess attitude and factors influencing anesthesia as a career. Methods: It was a cross-sectional design conducted in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected via an electronic survey from clinical-year medical students and interns in Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was employed. Results: This study involved 400 participants, with 193 females (48.3%). Most were interim doctors (39.3%), followed by 6th-year (31.5%) medical students. Interest in anesthesia was expressed by 160 participants (40.0%). Notably, 176 (44.0%) were considering anesthesiology as a future career. Financial income (34.5%) was the top motivator for choosing anesthesia, followed by case variety (17.8%). Deterrents included stress (29.8%) and lengthy training (12.3%), with 47.5% citing other interests as a primary reason for not pursuing anesthesia. A significantly higher proportion of interns participated in elective anesthesia rotations as compared to clinical medical students (69.2% vs. 30.8%; p < 0.001). The most significant predictor of choosing anesthesia was an expressed interest in residency, with an odds ratio of 39.648 for clinical students (p < 0.001) and 261.433 for interns (p < 0.001). Conclusion: This study highlighted several factors influencing anesthesia as a career choice, with financial incentives and residency interest as strong predictors. Addressing stress and training length might improve interest, particularly among interns, who showed greater engagement through elective rotations.

Antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices survey of medical students to evaluate undergraduate training curriculum.

Introduction. A better understanding of knowledge, attitude and practices of undergraduate medical students towards antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is necessary to identify gaps in the current training curriculum. Methods. A 20-point Likert scale-based questionnaire divided into three parts, knowledge, attitude and practices, relating to antibiotic use and resistance was devised. Students attending each year of the undergraduate medical programme were approached to participate in the study over a 1-week period. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices scores of each year were compared through logistic ordinal regression and the Kruskal-Wallis (KW) test. Results. Two hundred and eight students participated in the study. Overall, knowledge of about intended use of antibiotics, fixed drug combinations and awareness about AMR was good (average score of 73.75%). Steady improvement in knowledge scores was observed from the first year (-0.441) to the final year (0.00). The medical students had favourable attitude towards rational antimicrobial use (Likert score ≥4), including the need to spread awareness about AMR amongst students and the public and following doctor's prescriptions. Self-medication was reported by 28.4% of students and hoarding of leftover doses by 49.1%. Attitude score had a direct correlation with the knowledge score on the KW test (χ 2=29.6, P≤0.5) but had no significant correlation with antimicrobial practices (χ 2=3.9, P≥0.5). The gaps identified in students' practices included self-medication, skipping of dosing and hoarding of leftover medication. Conclusion. As improvement in knowledge did not correlate with better personal behaviours regarding antibiotics, the current curriculum needs to include AMR as a focus area to ensure good antibiotic prescribing practices in future practitioners.

Integrating High-Value Cost-Conscious Care into an Existing Medical School Curriculum.

High-value cost-conscious care (HVCCC) education has been shown to reduce wasteful health care spending. Incorporating HVCCC into a medical school curriculum can be challenging due to limited curricular time. We explored the feasibility of medical students creating HVCCC peer education within existing platforms at a single urban academic medical school. We reasoned that curricular changes could improve student knowledge, attitudes, and competency with HVCCC within 2 hours and 25 minutes of curricular time. First-year medical student attitudes and understanding regarding HVCCC were evaluated via a survey before and after the delivery of a mixed asynchronous and in-person HVCCC curriculum created by two medical student peers. The curricula comprised three spaced asynchronous online sessions targeting HVCCC skill development followed by a gamified 90-minute clinical skills lab where students competed to determine the correct diagnosis at the lowest cost. One hundred and twenty-three medical students (out of 145 first-year medical students) completed the presurvey and indicated willingness to participate in the educational innovation, and 54 completed both surveys. Forty-two percent of students agreed/strongly agreed that the curriculum was effective/strongly effective at promoting cost-effective care. Sixty-five percent of students agreed they would likely use these resources during their clinical rotations. Comfort accessing HVCCC resources improved from 4% precurriculum to 41% postcurriculum. There was no significant difference in HVCCC knowledge pre- and postsurvey. This educational innovation demonstrated the feasibility of a peer-developed HVCCC curriculum in preclinical education that minimally impacted curricular time and improved student comfort in accessing cost-effective resources.

Attitude of medical students to the education process in the period of COVID-19 pandemic

INTRODUCTION: The move of medical education that requires personal presence for formation of most clinical competencies of a future doctor, to the distance format in the period of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, has become a challenge. A study of perception of the new education format by students seems important to obtain feedback on the learning process, especially in the time of global pandemics. AIM: To study the attitude of medical students to the learning process in the period of COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a questionnaire developed at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Kragujevac Rectorate (Serbia). The survey was conducted online via the anketolog.ru resource. The reference to the survey was posted in the University-Student system. Participation in the study was voluntary and anonymous. A total of 694 students of Sechenov University took part in the survey. RESULTS: In general, students positively assessed the adaptation of the teachers to the education process in the circumstances concerned, availability of the learning materials, as well as interaction with the teachers, among other things, at exams, noting the flexibility and possibility to more rationally organize their personal time in the distance education format, and also reduce of expenditures in the study process. However, most students believe that online education cannot completely replace the traditional form in terms of obtaining knowledge, especially in acquiring clinical skills, and also note a decrease in motivations and concentration in distance learning, and inconveniences of using the existing online education platform. CONCLUSION: The research materials can serve as the basis for developing recommendations for improving the online education mechanisms.

Teaching conflict management to medical students: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundConflict is an inevitable aspect of healthcare team collaboration. Effective conflict management training can improve the performance of healthcare teams. This study aimed to investigate the effect of conflict management education based on the Fogg model on the attitude of medical students toward conflict management.MethodThis randomized controlled trial was conducted at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2022–2023. Freshman medical students volunteered to participate in this study. Then, they were randomly divided into intervention (12 groups of 4 people, n = 48) and control (12 groups of 4 people, n = 48) groups. The intervention groups received Fogg model-based education, and the control groups were taught using a conventional method. Student attitudes toward conflict management were evaluated using the Conflict Management Attitude questionnaire.ResultsThe intervention group showed significantly higher mean total attitude scores and scores for subscales 2 and 3 in the post-test compared to the control group (P = 0.003, P = 0.001, and P = 0.001, respectively). When the pre-test was included as a covariate, ANCOVA results showed a significant increase in the total attitude score of students (P = 0.010) as well as in the scores for subscales 2 and 3 following the educational intervention (P = 0.004, and P = 0.003, respectively).ConclusionThis study showed that intervention in conflict management using the Fogg model can improve the attitude of medical students toward conflict management. This approach can help medical educators use creative, model-based methods in teaching conflict management to prepare students to work in healthcare teams.

Применение современных технологий симуляционного обучения как инновационного метода профессиональной подготовки врачей. Отношение обучающихся

The article raises the issue of using innovative learning technologies, high-tech simulation equipment in the process of training future doctors. These technologies significantly improve the quality of education, contribute to the formation of professional competencies and clinical thinking, and also help to acquire the skills necessary for the activity of a healthcare professional. The purpose of the scientific work is to clarify the attitude of medical students to the use of simulation learning technologies and their readiness to use them in the educational process. To achieve this goal, a two-part questionnaire was conducted. The first part of the questionnaire was aimed at assessing the respondents' attitude to work in a high–tech environment, the second part was aimed at clarifying the attitude of students to various technologies in simulation training centers. The results of the survey showed that the vast majority of medical students are aware of the need to use simulation technologies in the educational process, as they allow them to master therapeutic and diagnostic manipulations without involving patients. There is no doubt that innovative learning technologies are an integral part of the educational process. The results obtained convince us that simulation training centers create the necessary safe environment for both medical students and patients, and also help to accumulate experience that will later be applied by young specialists in their medical practice.

Readiness and attitude of medical students to health and recreational activities: priority assessment

Objective. To analyze the health level of students of Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky on the basis of the respondents' subjective assessment of their well-being, as well as to assess the level of medical students` awareness about the methods of medical rehabilitation (health improvement) and the possibility to undergo it during studies at the educational institution. Materials and methods. The study comprised data collection by means of an anonymous sociological survey (aimed at subjective assessment of well-being among medical students) using phones or tablets. 152 students of V.I. Razumovsky SSMU of all years and faculties participated in the survey. The survey was conducted using a specially created questionnaire in electronic format via Google Form. For mathematical processing, the results of the study were initially added to an electronic database; the results of the study were analyzed using the descriptive statistics method. Results. It was determined during the study that most students assess their health as satisfactory and above average, while they often have chronic diseases, mainly those of the digestive organs, musculoskeletal, nervous and respiratory systems. It was also found out that the majority of students were familiar with various methods of medical rehabilitation, but not all of them had experience of using these methods. Conclusions. Students are interested in rehabilitation methods and are willing to use them to improve their health, but most of the students are not aware of the recreational opportunities provided by the university and are eager to benefit from it for free and with a convenient schedule.

Exploring medical students’ attitudes on computational thinking in a Saudi university: insights from a factor analysis study

Computational thinking represents an innovative pedagogical paradigm embraced by numerous academic institutions to cultivate the problem-solving acumen of students. Despite its widespread acceptance across diverse disciplines, the integration of computational thinking within medical education remains incomplete. This study seeks to ascertain the attitudes of medical university students in Saudi Arabia regarding computational thinking. Employing an exploratory research design, the investigation encompassed 394 health sciences students, transcending educational backgrounds and gender, with the objective of gaging their attitudes and awareness concerning the value, learning, and perceived difficulty associated with computational thinking within the context of medical curricula. The findings of the study indicate a notably positive disposition among students enrolled in medicine and health informatics programs toward computational thinking, surpassing the attitudes observed in other health disciplines. This discernible preference underscores the potential for integrating computational learning into medical curricula. The results further reveal a pronounced enthusiasm among students for computational thinking, suggesting a genuine interest in leveraging this approach for clinical problem-based learning. Consequently, it can be posited that the incorporation of computational thinking within medical education and clinical problem-solving scenarios warrants active encouragement in forthcoming educational initiatives.

Формирование мотивационных установок приобщения к табаку и никотинсодержащей продукции у студенческой молодёжи.

Monitoring of smoking as a global modifiable behavioral risk factor for chronic pathologies, tumors and premature mortality should begin in childhood and adolescence, when the first smoking attempt is made, subsequently becoming a part of the adult lifestyle. Research objective: to study the features of the formation of motivational attitudes of medical university students to initiate the consumption of tobacco or nicotine-containing products. Material and methods. A one-stage open uncontrolled study with random non-repeated selection of respondents in the form of an online survey was conducted to study motivational attitudes to initiate the consumption of tobacco or nicotine-containing products and to assess the degree/severity of smoking and the intensity of physical dependence on nicotine in the student environment of the medical university. Results. 455 questionnaires were analyzed: 328 (71.9%) women and 127 men (27.9%), average age 23.55 ± 4.33 years. The most consumed products were electronic cigarettes – 44.1%, traditional cigarettes – 38.3%, electronic nicotine delivery systems 14.7%. Regardless of the method of nicotine delivery to the body, the main factor in the initiation of smoking was the first try (16.52 ± 3.7 years), which was liked and brought pleasure in 47–100%. The second most important factor in the initiation of smoking for consumers of traditional cigarettes was the ability to cope with stress, anxiety – 51.1%. The majority of respondents (86%) did not have or had a mild degree of nicotine addiction according to the Fagerstrom test (0–2 points). The identified features of smoking initiation require interdepartmental cooperation to develop and implement evidence-based programs aimed at developing competencies in medical students and practicing doctors to ensure smoking screening, short-term intervention and preventive counseling skills using the potential benefits of mobile health.

Assessing Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Organ Donation among Medical Students in South India: A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background: This research assesses the level of knowledge and attitudes of medical students in South India on organ donation and transplantation, focusing on cultural and psychological barriers that hinder these practices, especially in developing regions. Methods: The cross-sectional research was carried out at SRM Medical College and Hospital and Research Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, involving 207 undergraduate medical students. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, evaluating knowledge and attitudes toward organ donation. The Knowledge Subscale contained 13 questions, while the Attitude Subscale had 13 items rated on a five-point Likert scale. Results: The study found that 57.59% of participants were female and aged 18–21, with 97.58% aware of organ donation and the “Transplantation of Human Organs Act.” However, only 7.73% knew where to obtain donation cards. Attitudes toward organ donation were mixed, with discomfort and religious beliefs being significant barriers. Concerns about body disfigurement and premature medical treatment persisted. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for educational interventions to improve medical students’ understanding and attitudes toward organ donation in South India, considering demographic, personal, and cultural factors, and suggests a multifaceted approach for community engagement.

Medical students' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding hepatitis B and C virus infections in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

We aimed to assess the levels of hepatitis B and C knowledge, attitudes, and practices among medical students in Jordan. A survey included participation from medical students across all faculties in Jordan, from 2022 to 2023. The data were analyzed with The R Statistical Software (v4.1.2; R Core Team 2022) using descriptive statistics, and multivariate regression analyses. A p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. In this study of 2602 participants, the average age was 21.4, with 52.6% females. Most were fourth-year medical students (19.1%), and 52.3% were in clinical years. The mean knowledge score was 14 (SD ± 2.5) out of 20, categorized as high at 58.84%, and low at 41.16%. The mean practice score was 4.89 (SD ± 1.1) out of 7, with good practice in 65%, and low in 35%. The mean attitude score was 1.6 (SD ± 3.1), categorized as low in 81.7%, and high in 18.3%,. High levels of KAP were associated with gender, year of study, and university. Male respondents had lower knowledge (OR: 0.73; p: 0.001; 95% CI: -0.50 to -0.13), and students in the first to fifth years scored lower than sixth-year students. There were moderate positive associations between knowledge and attitude (r: 0.33, p < 0.001), and weak positive associations between knowledge and practice (r: 0.17, p < 0.001), and attitude and practice (r: 0.133, p < 0.001). In conclusion, the participants revealed high adherence to some practices and intermediate knowledge levels. Gender, academic year, and university affiliation emerged as significant factors, highlighting the necessity for tailored interventions.

Personality traits and academic attitudes of medical students in the COVID-19 pandemic: a person-centered approach, empirical research, Korea.

Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the educational environment has moved toward online-based education, which may significantly impact medical students' educational experiences. However, the same events may be understood differently by different individuals depending on their personalities. Therefore, the changing educational environment during the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been perceived equally by all students. This study aimed to investigate medical students' personality profiles and the difference between academic burnout and engagement according to their personality profiles. During the 2021-2022 academic year, when online-based education was implemented due to the pandemic, a survey was conducted among medical students in Korea (N=325). First, we used latent profile analysis to identify the sub-types of the Big Five personalities. Second, we used analysis of variance and post hoc comparisons to study the difference between academic burnout and engagement among these sub-types. The Big Five personality traits of medical students in our sample were classified into three profiles. Profiles with relatively high neuroticism, while other personality traits were low, had both the highest academic burnout and academic engagement. Alternatively, the profiles showing relatively low neuroticism, while other personality traits were high, had the lowest academic burnout and the highest academic engagement. Personality is a stable trait that affects an individual's behavior and response to the environment. Thus, individuals with specific personalities differ in their reactions to their environment. This may provide an advantage to some medical students' careers.