Medical College Students Research Articles

A cross-sectional study of perception toward university social responsibility and environmental sustainability practices in medical university students under promotion of sustainable thinking within the university.

This study aims to assess the associations among students' perceptions of climate change, university social responsibility (USR), and environmental sustainability practices at a medical university. It also aims to identify the factors associated with these elements. A cross-sectional self-report study was conducted with a total sample of 416 undergraduate students from a medical university in Taiwan during October 2019. Data gathered comprised sociodemographic characteristics, perceptions of climate change issues, environmental sustainability practices, measure for perception toward USR, and transportation modes. Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, two-sample t test, and multiple linear regression models were used. Results of multiple linear regression demonstrated that the level of certainty in climate change existence (extremely and mostly certain vs somewhat or not certain at all, 1.45 [0.68]), score for usage of nonpublic transportation (per 1-point increase, 0.52 [0.25]), and students' perception toward USR (per 1-point increase, 0.14 [0.04]) were associated with the total score of environmental sustainability practice (R-square = 11.47%). In addition, school year (non-freshmen vs freshmen, -1.64 [0.65]) and environmental sustainability practices (per 1-point increase, 0.23 [0.06]) were associated with the total score of students' perception of USR (R-square = 6.57%). Promoting environmental sustainability among university students can be achieved by implementing USR-oriented courses or activities. Our research is pioneering in investigating and discussing the perceived USR and environmental sustainability practices among university students in Taiwan.

ПРИОРИТЕТЫ ВЫБОРА СРЕДСТВ КОНТРАЦЕПЦИИ СТУДЕНТКАМИ МЕДИЦИНСКОГО УНИВЕРСИТЕТА

Purpose: To determine the priorities of contraceptive choices of medical students depending on various factors. Materials and methods: 75 female students of North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov participated in the study; mean age was 20,5 years, 77% were sexually active. Information was collected using a specially designed questionnaire that included questions about the characteristics of sexual life (duration, number of partners, frequency of partner changes, regularity of sex), methods of contraception and the reasons for their choice, diagnosis and prevention of STIs, the effect of contraception on the menstrual cycle and its characteristics, and sexual life. Pearson criterion at p≤0.05 was applied in data analysis. Female Sexuality Index (FSI) was assessed using The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Results: the predominant method of contraception choice among the respondents depending on sexual experience was the barrier method. With increasing sexual experience, the proportion of girls using interrupted intercourse increased and the proportion using hormonal contraception decreased. The predominant contraceptive method among girls who rarely change sexual partners was the condom, while girls with frequent changes in sexual partners preferred to use the standard day method. The reasons for choosing a contraceptive method were the fear of unwanted pregnancy, simplicity and ease of use of the method, and the lack of impact on sexual pleasure. The vast majority of all respondents were primarily afraid of HIV infection, syphilis, and the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Girls using hormonal contraception were primarily guided by a doctor's prescription when choosing a method. The majority in this group had a positive effect of the method on the menstrual cycle and a decrease in pain in the mammary glands was observed with the start of contraception. The maximum index of female sexuality was found in the groups of girls using spermicides and the standard days method, and the lowest - in female students not using contraception. Conclusion: barrier and natural methods of contraception were the priority of choice for most of the respondents.

Academic burnout syndrome among medical students in Serbia: prevalence of high risk and determinants

BackgroundAlthough burnout syndrome has been described in numerous research studies, the data on burnout syndrome among medical students in developing countries is scanty. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of high-risk for burnout syndrome and its associated factors among university undergraduate medical students in Serbia.MethodsAn observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey and a survey on associated factors. The research was carried out from February to March 2014. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the adjusted odds ratio (Odds Ratio, OR) with 95% Confidence Interval (95%CI) in order to identify independent correlates of high risk of burnout syndrome.ResultsA high risk for burnout syndrome was noted in 15.0% of respondents; that is, 114/760 medical students suffered from high emotional exhaustion, high cynicism, and low academic efficiency. According to the results of multivariate logistic regression, the main significant independent correlates of high risk for burnout syndrome in medical students were: age of students (for aged 22–24: adjusted OR = 5.64, 95%CI = 2.58–12.34, p < 0.001 for aged ≥ 25: adjusted OR = 5.65, 95%CI = 2.08–15.39, p = 0.001) with p for trend < 0.001, higher frequency of alcohol consumption (for habit 1–2 times a week: adjusted OR = 2.01, 95%CI = 1.01–4.03, p = 0.048) with p for trend = 0.025, and use of sedatives (adjusted OR = 3.44, 95%CI = 1.31–9.04; p = 0.012).ConclusionThe present study identified several factors associated with burnout syndrome in Serbian medical students. Some factors associated with the high risk of burnout syndrome in medical students are modifiable. It is important to carry out similar research on burnout syndrome in the future, especially using longitudinal studies, in order to evaluate the associations found in this cross-sectional study.

POSSIBILITIES OF USING GAMIFICATION IN TEACHING ECONOMICS TO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Background. Among the key trends influencing education today, the following stand out: “massification” and internationalization of education, turbulence of the world economy, “digital revolution”, technological innovation. Gamification has become a popular tool for solving various problems of varying degrees of complexity and today is confidently used in areas including business, personnel management, healthcare, and education. The purpose is to examine the application of gamification in teaching economics to medical students. Materials and methods. When working on the article, we used an analysis of sources containing experience in the use of gamification by domestic and foreign scientists, generalization and systematization of the results obtained, modeling of the educational process, a pedagogical experiment on modifying existing economic games and using them in practical classes in economics, observation of behavior students in classes using gaming technologies, analyzing the results of using games. Results. The characteristics of generations differ in different countries depending on the economic, social, political and other conditions of the development of society. Taking these characteristics into account, educational standards and teaching technologies are changing. Educational technologies used in the process of teaching economics to students of generation “Y” required significant improvements for teaching to students of generation “Z”. The idea of using gaming technologies, which is actively used in our time, cannot be called completely new. The classics of pedagogy K.D. Ushinsky and Sukhomlinsky V.A. spoke about the need for games in learning. The authors conducted a pedagogical experiment on introducing gamification into the teaching of economics to medical university students. At a medical university, students study economics in their junior years, when they themselves are still dependent and, with rare exceptions, have no experience of earning money on their own. The use of games, common in teaching economics at specialized economic universities, presupposes a well-developed economic thinking and knowledge base. For medical students, gamification tools require significant adaptation and refinement. Also, when introducing games into the learning process, it is necessary to take into account the different perceptions of students of generations “Y” and “Z”. Generation Z is closer to computer games and, accordingly, there are opportunities for their use in education. However, as the experiment showed, these students willingly take part and show interest in classes using the classical principles of board games. As a result, approaches to introducing gamification into teaching economics to medical university students have been developed. An analysis of gamification as a tool for developing interest and motivation of students was carried out, taking into account the theory of generations. As part of gamification, board games were modified and tested, which allowed students to develop skills in applying economic knowledge in future professional activities, including the commercialization of scientific developments.

Dynamics of clinical manifestations of social phobia, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa in medical university students during cognitive behavioral therapy and sertraline pharmacotherapy

In recent years, there has been a significant incidence of psychopathology, leading to a decrease in social adaptation and more serious consequences. In particular, one of these nosologies is social phobia. Social phobia in young people, in particular, in medical students, often leads to the development of eating disorders. A significant part of young people during their studies at the higher educational institution are under constant strain of adaptive resources, sometimes even in a state of decompensation. The purpose of the study was to investigate the dynamics of clinical manifestations of social phobia, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa in medical students against the background of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and sertraline pharmacotherapy. The study was conducted in 2020–2021 among students of the Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko. 106 participants were divided into 4 groups. Group I was treated with individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group II received a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy with sertraline at a dosage of 100 mg/day, group III — psychopharmacotherapy with sertraline without cognitive psychotherapy, and group IV had cognitive behavioral group psychotherapy. During the two-month study positive dynamics in the frequency of symptoms of social anxiety, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa were noted among the patients of all groups. The best dynamics of symptoms of social phobia and eating disorders was noted among the participants of the first and second groups. The results in both groups are comparable. The next most effective method of therapy of the combined social phobia and eating disorders according to the two-month study was group cognitive psychotherapy. Sertraline pharmacotherapy without cognitive psychotherapy in the third group of the participants showed the least effectiveness. The results of the study allow recommending the use of individual and group CBT protocols and a combination of individual CBT and sertraline pharmacotherapy in the treatment of comorbid social phobia, anorexia ner vosa, and bulimia ner vosa in students of higher medical institutions.

Revealing Academic Stress in Medical Students of Cenderawasih University, Jayapura, Papua Province, Indonesia

The prevalence of stress experienced by Indonesian students is 36.7–71.6%. Academic stress also occurs in students in Papua. However, the causative factors have not been revealed. The aim of this study was to reveal the academic stress of medical students of Cenderawasih University and its related factors. The research used is cross-sectional, sampling technique uses purposive sampling, with a total sample of 188. The research was carried out in December 2023 at the Faculty of Medicine, Cenderawasih University, Jayapura. The result showed a significant and risky relationship with student academic stress are academic factors (p-value 0.018) RP=2,704, and health conditions (p-value 0.021) RP=5,143. All of these factors must be managed well by Medical education team management.

The Basic Principles and Criteria for the Selection of Terms for the Compilation of the Latin-Kyrgyz Educational Dictionary for Students of a Medical University

The modern stage of the world's development is caused by a large flow of information and rapid changes in language. Today, in the current circumstances of international communication, it is necessary to know about the empirical sphere of the translated primary source, to have the skills to search for highly specialized terms. The term is an inseparable part of the scientific sphere, a means of transforming professional information and performs the function of semantic support in understanding the professional concept. The educational dictionary plays an important role in the educational environment, providing students and teachers with the necessary vocabulary and explanations of terms in various subjects. This is one of the key means of teaching a foreign language. It helps students build vocabulary, master grammatical structures, and improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Therefore, when compiling an educational dictionary, it is necessary to adhere to certain principles. Its main task is to provide students with clear and accurate vocabulary that helps them understand the educational material and communicate effectively in a professional language. Compiling a Latin-Kyrgyz educational dictionary for medical university students is an important task that requires strict adherence to certain principles and rules. First of all, it is important to keep in mind that this dictionary is designed to facilitate the process of teaching medical terminology to students, and therefore should be as accurate, complete and accessible as possible. Effective compilation of an educational dictionary requires careful planning, collaboration between language specialists and teachers, as well as taking into account current trends in education and the use of technology.

Effect of Restless leg syndrome on the sleep quality of medical students of university in rural Sindh

Background: Restless legs syndrome a neurological condition its symptoms appear with gnawing sensation, cramps and feels like unpleasant sensations during period of rest and mid of sleep. A set of criteria for a more consistent diagnosis of this condition, which frequently causes severe sleep problems, it was devised and published by the recently established International RLS Study Group (IRLSSG) fifty years later the research has shown that, although its symptoms are preventable and manageable, but RLS is still under diagnosed since the IRLSSG criteria were published. Materials and methods: All medical students were considered as the population of the study. Convenient specific young adults selected a sample of 200 students. Besides that, students with a history of trauma and infection had exaggerated routines and recent viral infections also having pain with cramps in calf muscles, which increased during inactivity and rest at night. The questionnaires were administered from the students, with the permission of the ethical review committee of Bhitai dental &amp; medical College Mirpurkhas. Informed consent-form taken. Data collection procedures were applied standard questionnaire used International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLLSG). The data were analyzed by SPSS-25. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, and chi-square were applied to measure the severity and overall score of RlS. Result: The medical students 119 were male and 81 female. Participants had demographic data mean of age 1.26, (SD=.544). 57.5% male, 42.5% female in the age group of 18–28. Sleep problem were found in male had moderate 25 (21.0%) and severe in 15 (12.6%) students, in very severe of RLS symptoms were less in count 13 (10.9%), A female participant was affected with RLS moderate 54 (27.0%), mild in 43 (21.5%), moderate RLS in 26 (32.1%) some participants in severe had low 30 (15.0%) RLS found, moreover participants had none 20 (24.5%) RLS symptoms. The significant valued (p=.296). Conclusion: It was concluded that RLS is a sleep disorder it mostly in male than female students. Severity of RLS symptoms mild to moderate among participants.

Optimizing Medical English Teaching through Intercultural Competence: A Quantitative Analysis in Chinese Vocational Institutions

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of integrating cross-cultural competence into medical English teaching on improving the English learning outcomes of medical students in Chinese vocational colleges. Using quantitative research methods, a 16-week cross-cultural integration medical English teaching experiment was designed and implemented with 108 medical students in a vocational college. The 108 students were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group was taught with cross-cultural content, while the control group was taught with traditional teaching methods. Before and after the study, students in both groups were tested on English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, pragmatic skills, and intercultural competence. Through statistical analyses such as independent samples t-test, repeated measures ANOVA and structural equation modeling, the results of the study showed that: (1) the experimental group made significantly better progress than the control group in English listening, speaking, reading, writing, pragmatics, and cross-cultural competence; (2) cross-cultural competence partially mediated the improvement of the overall English proficiency; (3) cross-cultural competence had a significant impact on the experimental group's pragmatics and oral communication; and (4) cross-cultural competence had a significant impact on the experimental group's oral communication and pragmatics. s pragmatics and oral communication skills significantly. This study provides an evidence-based cross-cultural integration teaching model for medical English teaching, which can help Chinese vocational colleges and universities to cultivate medical talents with cross-cultural literacy to better meet the needs of international medical cooperation and communication.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of medical university students towards vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Vitamin D deficiency is a serious health problem that is associated with many health consequences. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, regarding vitamin D deficiency. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among students of Unaizah Colleges of Pharmacy (UCP) and Medicine (UCM) at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, over a period of 3 months. A well-structured self-administered questionnaire was used for the data collection. Statistical analysis was applied by using SPSS version 22. A 0/1 scoring process was employed to assess the KAP of the participants. The midpoint is considered the cutoff point. A total of 337 complete responses were received. The majority of participants (62.3%) were female. 291 (86.3%) were considered to have good knowledge, with a mean score of 6.326 out of 9. Moreover, 220 (65.2%) of participants had positive attitudes, with a mean score of 4.077 out of 7. Unfortunately, only 9 (2.6%) participants demonstrated satisfactory practices, with a mean score a 0.911 out of 6. Female participants were significantly better than male participants in terms of knowledge and attitudes, but worse in terms of practices. Sun exposure during safe daytime hours is considered the main cause of vitamin D deficiency. Nearly 60% confirmed that KSA indoor activities and the COVID-19 lockdown might maximise vitamin D deficiency. The study reveals a gap in vitamin D knowledge among participants influenced by gender and study year. It suggests educational initiatives for male students to enhance their knowledge regarding vitamin D, while female students are encouraged to prioritise safe sun exposure, minimising the use of umbrellas and sunscreen. It also highlights the role of educational institutions as reliable sources of information and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants' attitudes and practices towards vitamin D.

Роль родителей в профессиональном самоопределении детей

The article analyzes the role of parents in children’s professional self-determination. The authors conducted a sociological survey among graduates of pedagogical, medical, and technical universities in Yaroslavl. The results showed that key factors in professional self-identification are family values and a reference person, rather than the opinions of friends or advertising in the media. Children from families with a service-oriented mission (e.g., teachers, military personnel, firefighters, police officers, healthcare workers) typically follow their parents’ life path. The majority of students surveyed acknowledged that their parents’ opinion plays an important role in their choice of future education and profession. However, only a small number of parents preferred to stay out of the way when it comes to choosing their children's educational and professional path. The study revealed that the professional goals of most children from doctor’s families coincided with those of their parents. On the other hand, students who entered university under parental coercion were found to have lower academic performance. These students are more likely to suffer from stress, apathy and alcohol dependence compared to those who independently and consciously chose their place of study. Students who, thanks to their parents’ support, actively developed through after-school activities (for example, dance or sports), quickly identified their strengths and weaknesses, and consciously chose their university and future profession. The author notes that medical education is an elite and inherited profession, as many students in medical universities have family members related to medicine. Obviously, in the context of social change, it's difficult to find a stable, well-respected, well-paying job that allows for social connections.

Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate University Students in Oman With Regard to People Living With HIV.

There is scarce literature from the region pertinent to university students' HIV-related knowledge, perception, attitudes, and behavior toward people living with HIV. Moreover, university students in Oman are remarkably uninformed about HIV, resulting in misconceptions and stigmatization among students. This research aimed to examine HIV-related knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate medical and non-medical university students toward people living with HIV in Oman. This was a qualitative cross-sectional study using convenience sampling to recruit participants from nine colleges at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. An online questionnaire composed of 17 Likert scale statements examining students' knowledge and nine Likert scale statements exploring students' attitudes was used. A knowledge score ≥ the mean was considered good knowledge, whereas a stigma score > the mean was regarded as stigmatization. A sample size of 376 students was computed using a Raosoft calculator (Raosoft, Inc., Seattle, Washington, United States) with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 5%. Cronbach's alpha for the 26-item questionnaire was α = 0.716. Responses were collected and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26, (Released 2019; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). The questionnaire and the study protocol were approved by the institution's medical research and ethics committee. A total of 678 undergraduate university students responded to the questionnaire including 450 (66.4%) and 228 (33.6%) female and male students, respectively. Medical students represented 20.8% of the responders. The mean knowledge score was 12.3 ± 1 signifying good knowledge in 72% of the students and the mean stigma score was 6.03 ± 3.51 indicating that 43.4% of the responders had a negative and stigmatizing attitude. Medical students had the highest mean knowledge score (14.2 ± 1.8) denoting good knowledge in 83.5% of the students. Additionally, medical students had the lowest mean stigma score (4.64 ± 3.32) implying that 29% of the surveyed medical students had negative attitudes toward people living with HIV. No significant association was found between students' academic performance or students' sex with mean knowledge scores. Contrarily, male sex was found to be significantly associated with lower mean stigma scores. No significant relationship between students' knowledge scores and stigma scores was observed. The findings of this study denote a substantial gap in HIV-related knowledge among university students, leading to undesirable attitudes toward people living with HIV. These findings call for an urgent need to escalate HIV awareness and educational programs tailored to university students in Oman.

WellNest: A Medical Student-Run Housing Support Program.

Being unhoused and facing housing insecurity contribute to poor health outcomes. Medical school curricula may include social determinants of health (SDOH) topics. However, experiential learning opportunities allow students to better contextualize how SDOH impact patients. The WellNest Housing Support Program (WellNest) was conceived and developed by Duke University medical students to learn from and support community members with a history of housing insecurity. Under the supervision of community organizations providing housing assistance services, WellNest was created in April 2020. Medical student-volunteers (MSVs) call clients, who are referred to WellNest by the community organizations, to plan move-ins. Local experts provide trainings on topics relevant to health care for individuals experiencing loss of housing. MSVs source and move furniture and clients' belongings into the new homes. Following move-in, MSVs are paired with clients to provide longitudinal tenancy support for at least 1 year. Student-volunteers contemplate their experiences and learning takeaways through debriefing sessions and an optional online survey. From fall 2021 to spring 2023, 83 student-volunteers from across the university participated in WellNest. Student-volunteers were generally medical students (37, 45%), and 16 MSVs served on the leadership team. WellNest facilitated 29 move-ins, and 26 clients requested to be paired with MSVs for longitudinal tenancy support. Following participation in WellNest, student-volunteers reported increased comfort, awareness, knowledge, and motivation related to caring for, discussing, and advocating for individuals experiencing housing insecurity. As students from other programs are also interested in WellNest, there is potential for interprofessional education. Student-volunteers will be encouraged to participate in additional opportunities for reflection and advocacy activities. The impact of WellNest on clients will be explored through a questionnaire and narrative interviews. Long-term financial support was secured from community donations and partnering community organizations.

Anthropometric Measurements of Foot in Undergraduate Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Anthropometry is one of the important parameters for differentiation of sex which varies significantly based on hereditary, geographical, racial, sexual, and other factors. This study was done to provide baseline foot anthropometric data for Nepali medical students to improve the accuracy of stature estimations and enhance forensic and clinical applications. The aim of the study was to calculate anthropometric measurements of foot in undergraduate medical students of a medical college. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on medical students studying at a tertiary care hospital during the period of November 6, 2022 to February 28, 2023 after obtaining ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 06/2022). A total population sampling method was used. The present study was conducted to determine the mean foot index from the right and left foot, mean measurements of the left and right foot, and sex-related dimensions of the foot in Nepalese medical students. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS. Out of 115 participants, the mean foot index for male and female were 38.34±2.13 and 39.33±2.22 respectively. The mean length of the right foot for males and females were 24.12±0.98 cm and 22.10±1.25 cm respectively. The mean length of the left foot for males and females was 24.20±1.06 cm and 22.07±1.24 cm respectively. This study provides mean values of different measurements of the right and left foot of both sexes of the age group of 18-24 years in the students of a medical college.

Tobacco use and its associated factors among students of medical college at tertiary care center of Eastern Nepal.

Despite declining smoking prevalence globally, South Asia faces a rising burden. In Nepal, existing tobacco control laws haven't curbed use, with 28.9% of young adults engaging in tobacco use. This study investigates tobacco use and associated factors among medical, dental, and nursing students at a Nepalese tertiary care center. We aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and identify factors associated with it among future healthcare professionals, considering their distinct roles in tobacco control. Medical students can contribute through clinical counseling and public health advocacy, dental students through oral health education, and nursing students through patient education and community outreach. A cross-sectional study involving 427 medical, dental, and nursing students was conducted. Data was collected using online questionnaires distributed via email and social media. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used for analysis. The study found that 45% of participants were aged 22-25, with females comprising the majority (53.2%). Nearly half (49.2%) belonged to the medical faculty, and 24.4% were in their first year. Furthermore, among those who smoke, 53% reported smoking less than 5 cigarettes daily. The analysis revealed significant associations between smoking with age (p = 0.01), year of study (p = 0.001), parental smoking history (p = 0.001), and having friends who smoke (p = 0.001). Our findings highlight the moderate prevalence of cigarette smoking among medical students, with family and friends emerging as major influences. Stress relief was a common reason, particularly among young females and first-year students. These results emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive tobacco control programs within medical institutions to equip future healthcare professionals to effectively address smoking issues.

A Study Protocol on Disaster Medicine Preparedness among Medical Students in a Public Military Medical School in Malaysia: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Readiness to Practice

Disaster preparedness is defined as the measures taken to prepare for or decrease the impact of disaster. Medical students’ perception on disaster preparedness provides further insights into their learning needs, strengthens the disaster medicine curriculum, and improves their personal professional development. There is scarce information regarding this topic and disaster medicine education is scattered in the current medical curriculum. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge (K), attitude (A) and readiness to practice (rP) towards disaster preparedness among medical students in a military university. A cross-sectional study will be conducted among all the medical students in Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia using a self-administered validated questionnaire via a Google Forms. The calculated minimum sample size is 176 using the twoproportion formula via Power and Sample Size (PS) software. The questionnaire consists of (a) demographic data; (b) knowledge of disaster; (c) attitude; (d) readiness to practice with responses categorised as high, moderate and low. Independent t-test and chi-square test are used to evaluate the bivariate association between demographic data with K, A and rP. Multiple linear regression is used to evaluate association of rP based on predictor variables (K, A and sociodemographic factors). A preliminary result of the study will be presented in conferences and scientific meetings. This research contributes valuable insights to the field of disaster medicine education, guiding curriculum development, and informing policy decisions within institutions.

Stress, Anxiety and Depression of Undergraduate Medical Students in a Public Medical Programme in Malaysia: A Risk Factor Analysis

This study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors affecting stress, anxiety, and depression of medical students in a public university in Malaysia. Medical students of years 1 to 5 were invited to answer an anonymised Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire. Sociodemographic data were also collected. The results were analysed using descriptive and univariate/multivariate logistic regression analyses. Out of 907 participants, 35.2% reported to having stress, anxiety 43.5% and depression 7.1%. Students in year 1 were more likely to be anxious compared to year 5 [β: 2.059; 95% CI: (1.247, 3.398); p = 0.014], and those from B40-families were more likely to be stressed [β: 1.79; 95% CI: (1.183, 2.718); p = 0.006] compared to T20-families. Those without psychiatric and medical illnesses had 80% [β: 0.202; 95% CI: (0.69, 0.597); p = 0.004] and 34% [β: 0.666; 95% CI: (0.445, 0.994); p = 0.047] reduction in stress level, while 86% [β: 0.143; 95% CI: (0.038, 0.535); p = 0.004] and 39% [β: 0.614; 95% CI: (0.409, 0.923); p = 0.019] had reduction in anxiety levels. In addition, those without psychiatric illness had 91% [β: 0.094; 95% CI: (0.032, 0.275); p = &lt;0.001] reduction in depressive symptoms. Those who considered counselling were 1.8 times more likely to be stressed [β: 1.849; 95% CI: (1.367, 2.500); p = &lt;0.001] and had anxiety [β: 1.879; 95% CI: (1.387, 2.545); p = &lt;0.001]. There is a moderate prevalence of anxiety and stress among medical students, but a low occurrence of depression. Being in year 1, B40 socioeconomic group, having medical and psychological illnesses resulted in a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and its Associated Factors Among Female Medical College Students in Hubei, China: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Despite the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in China in 2016, the uptake rates of HPV vaccination were low. This study aimed to assess the status of HPV vaccination and identify associated factors influencing HPV vaccination among female medical college students in Hubei province. Methods: Using a multistage sampling method, this was a cross-sectional study conducted in six colleges in Hubei province in 2023. The data were collected by web-based online software. Multiple logistic regression was applied to explore factors associated with the uptake of the HPV vaccine. Results: Overall, 1148 female medical college students were enrolled in this study. Approximately 13.9% of participants reported receiving the HPV vaccine. About 85.5% of unvaccinated participants showed high levels of intention to receive an HPV vaccine in the future, and 89.1% of the participants had accessed information about the HPV vaccine from the Internet. Multiple logistic regression demonstrated that knowledge pertaining to HPV and the HPV vaccine, factors aligned with the protection motivation theory (PMT), and socio-variables such as the mother’s educational background and the presence of vaccinated family members were associated with the uptake of the HPV vaccine. Conclusion: Our findings revealed that the HPV vaccination was associated with the knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived response efficacy, and self-efficacy of HPV and the HPV vaccine among female college students. Therefore, increasing HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge within the framework of PMT may serve as an effective strategy to promote HPV vaccination rates among college students.

The attitudes of Syrian Private University Medical Students towards E-Learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the education sector, leading to the closure of colleges and schools and disrupting the learning process for an uncertain duration. In response, electronic learning has emerged as a suitable method for continuing the educational process during the lockdown. This study aimed to assess the attitudes, practices, and barriers to e-learning among medical students at Syrian Private University.MethodsA cross-sectional survey study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine of the Syrian Private University (SPU) in Damascus, Syria. The study used a convenience sampling approach and was carried out from June 2021 to January 2022. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire structured into two sections. The first section included 12 sociodemographic questions. The second section assessed students’ attitudes, practices, and barriers related to e-learning, and consisted of 14 questions on attitudes, 11 questions on practices, and 9 questions on barriers.ResultsOf the 519 participating students, over half (55.1%) exhibited a negative attitude towards e-learning. However, more than 60% reported engaging in e-learning activities such as downloading educational content and participating in virtual study groups. The main barriers identified were unstable internet connections (92.7%) and challenges in communication with educators (82.7%). Bionomical logistic regression revealed that negative attitudes were predicted by housing status, academic year, health status, lack of engagement with colleagues in e-learning practices, and the reported barriers of difficulty adjusting learning style, lack of technical skills, poor communication with educators, limited access to devices, and limited space conducive for studying (P < 0.05).ConclusionWhile medical students at SPU were actively engaged in e-learning, over half held negative attitudes. These negative attitudes were associated with the various barriers that students reported. The findings can inform stakeholders in our institution and other Syrian universities about the challenges of implementing e-learning in medical colleges.

Sleep Habits and Academic Performance, A Study Amongst Medical Students In University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Humans are, as a rule, diurnal species. However, there are interindividual differences where people have different perspectives and preferences on their time of day to be most productive and effective, or to sleep which is closely related to a concept called “Chronotype”. Chronotype is divided into two groups: morningness and eveningness. Hence, this study aims to explore how morningness and eveningness are associated with medical students’ GPA, thus providing valuable insights regarding chronotype-specific academic interventions for medical students. This cross-sectional study involved 253 medical students among University Of Cyberjaya from Year 1 to Year 5 (aged 19-35). The morningness-eveningness questionnaire (MEQ), the sociodemographic background questionnaire (NHMS), and the supplementary GPA requirement were all included in the online questionnaire that was used to collect the data. Among the 253 participants, the majority were females (59.3%), predominantly aged between 21-22 years old (39.5%) with most from the ethnic group of Malay (55%). Based on the result, the majority of the medical students were characterized as intermediate chronotype (64.4%), followed by evening type (23.3%) and morning type (12.3%). Moreover, the findings indicate that sleep habits and academic achievement are correlated, with a p-value of less than 0.001, a chi-square value of 47.73, and a degree of freedom (df) of 4. Therefore, these findings have significant ramifications for initiatives aimed at enhancing students’ sleep patterns in order to improve their academic performance.