Medical Faculty Students Research Articles

Knowledge and attitudes towards genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics of medical undergraduate students in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study.

Genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics (PGX) are emerging practices in medicine that play a vital role in providing personalized and efficient treatments for patients. While many countries have integrated these novel concepts into their undergraduate medical curricula to enhance the quality of healthcare, Sri Lanka remains relatively new to these advancements. Herein, we accessed the knowledge and attitude of Sri Lankan medical undergraduates on genomic medicine and PGX and explored the readiness of introducing genomic insights to Sri Lankan undergraduate medical education. The study sample was the undergraduate students of Medical Faculty of Wayamba University in Sri Lanka, being a newly developed and diverse institution seeking research findings to enhance the curriculum and teaching-learning activities aiming to produce competent graduates. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by distributing a questionnaire to all five student batches at Faculty of Medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. The data of 232 respondents (55% response rate), demonstrated a good level of knowledge on genomic medicine and PGX, with no significant variation of the level of knowledge across the five academic years. A nuanced range of attitudes, encompassing both negative and positive perspectives towards genomic medicine and PGX was observed varying according to the specific questions posed. However, heavy concerns regarding data privacy, insurance implications, and the timing of implementation appeared. The results of the study highlight a need for curriculum enhancement, acknowledging the level of knowledge while emphasizing areas for improvement in students' perspectives on genomic medicine and PGX for better advancements in future healthcare of Sri Lanka.

An examination of levels of depression, the probability of suicide, and autistic traits in medical faculty students: A cross-sectional study.

Depression and suicide attempts are reported to be high among medical students. It has also been reported that depression, suicide attempts, and autistic traits may be significantly related. The aim of this study was to determine the suicide probability and autistic traits of medical students with and without depression symptoms, and to examine the relationship between depression symptoms, suicide probability, and autistic traits together in these students. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 313 medical students, 206 female, and 107 male, who, according to the sociodemographic form, did not have any current psychiatric diagnosis, chronic medical or neurological disorders requiring treatment, or regular use of psychotropic medications, and who completed the forms in full. All the study participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Beck depression inventory (BDI), the suicide probability scale (SPS), and the autism spectrum quotient (ASQ).The entire study sample was divided into 2 groups: students with and without symptoms of depression, based on BDI scores. In the multivariate analysis, independent predictors of depression symptoms were examined using logistic regression analysis. The BDI total points (z = -13.99, P < .001), SPS total points (z = 10.61, P < .001), and subscale points of hopelessness (z = -9.28, P < .001), suicidal ideation (z = 8.48, P < .001), negative self-evaluation (z = -9.26, P < .001), and hostility (z = -8.10, P < .001), and the ASQ subscale points of communication (z = -5.05, P < .001), social skills (z = -6.05, P < .001), imagination (z = -3.27, P = .001), attention shifting (z = -4.35, P < .001), and ASQ total points (z = -6.64, P < .001) were significantly higher for the participants with BDI total points above the cutoff value compared to those with BDI total points below the cutoff value. Statistically significant positive correlations were found between BDI total points and SPS total points (R = 0.710, P < .001), ASQ total points (R = 0.451, P < .001), and between ASQ total points and SPS total points (R = 0.534, P < .001). The contribution of age, gender, ASQ, and SPS total points to explaining depression symptoms was evaluated using logistic regression analysis. This analysis showed that the SPS total points could be a significant predictor of depression symptoms (B = 0.112, P < .001). The findings of this study showed that the probability of suicide and the ASQ total and subscale points of communication, social skills, imagination, and attention shifting were significantly higher in medical students with symptoms of depression compared to those without depressive symptoms. Given the important relationship between symptoms of depression, suicidality, and autistic traits, it is crucial to raise awareness of these issues among medical education departments, health practitioners, medical students, and to provide the necessary guidance and clinical support for medical students to address these problems.

The Effect of Coffee Consumption Pattern on The Incidence of Dyspepsia in Medical Faculty Students

Background: Dyspepsia syndrome can be defined as a collection of complaints described as pain or discomfort in the pit of the stomach, bloating, nausea, vomiting, belching, feeling full quickly, stomach feeling full or full. Based on the 2007 Indonesian Health Profile Information, dyspepsia was ranked 10th in the category of disease inpatients hospitalized in 2006 with 34,029 sufferers or approximately 1.59%. One of the various aspects of the risk of developing dyspepsia is consuming caffeine. Objective: This study aims to determine the influence of coffee consumption patterns on the incidence of dyspepsia in medical students of the Faculty of Medicine. Methods: This study uses an observational analytic method. The research was conducted in October 2021 – November 2021 at Medical Faculty, Ahmad Dahlan University. Research population was 110 active students of the 2018-2020 according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Analysis bivariate using chi-square. Results: It was found that the pattern of coffee consumption in students with the majority being in the moderate category was 87 people (79.1%) and the majority experienced the incidence of dyspepsia as many as 73 people (66.4%) while students with moderate consumption patterns had the greatest risk opportunity 1.753 times for experienced dyspepsia events with a relative risk ranging from 0.810 to 3.791. This shows the influence of coffee consumption patterns on the incidence of dyspepsia in students with a value of p = 0.002 (p &lt;0.005). Conclusion: Coffee consumption patterns influence the incidence of dyspepsia in medical students, Medical Faculty Students, Ahmad Dahlan University.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Ethical Relationship of Virtual Cadavers

Dear Editors, The advancement of technology has led to a transformation in medical education. At this stage, the ethical considerations surrounding the use of cadavers in medical education are particularly intriguing. Nowadays, it is possible to digitally recreate real cadavers with virtual content. Such materials are referred to as virtual cadavers in the literature. Just like with real cadavers, the use of images of donors in virtual cadavers is subject to ethical permissions. At this point, the use of artificial intelligence tools comes to the forefront. The use of cadavers in medical education has been a traditional method for many years. The use of cadavers in medical education is a critical component for students to develop their understanding of human anatomy and clinical skills. Cadaver dissection provides medical students with the opportunity to learn the structure of the human body in detail, allowing them to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application. Additionally, it provides students with the opportunity for clinical experience. The use of cadavers in medical education helps students develop professional skills by providing them with practical experience on a real body (Erbay et al., 2015). Cadavers are obtained from human donors. In our country, there are various problems regarding cadaver donation rates. Cadaver donation is extremely low in our country, making it difficult for medical faculty students to access cadavers (Şeker et al., 2013). On average, there is only one cadaver for every 20 students studying at medical faculties in our country. It is even challenging to find 1-2 cadavers in departments of anatomy (Kürkçüoğlu et al., 2021). Additionally, there are issues arising from the irreversible nature of procedures performed on cadavers. Due to such reasons, studies related to virtual cadavers in digital environments have become increasingly important. Virtual cadavers represent an important solution brought about by technology in the field of medicine and generally in health education. Through the use of virtual cadavers, procedures that are difficult or even impossible to perform repeatedly on real cadavers can be achieved. Additionally, virtual cadaver modeling eliminates the possibility of tissue degradation. Desired tissues, systems, and structures can be modeled in a manner closely resembling reality. In addition to providing unlimited repetition capabilities, virtual cadavers revolutionize the use of cadavers by offering access at any desired time (Gürcan, 2018). The development of virtual cadavers poses certain challenges. For instance, the use of programs like Unity and Blender is necessary in the process of developing organs and structures. Besides the requirement of knowing how to use such programs, extensive hours are needed to create a model. Additionally, if virtual cadaver images are intended to be realistic, there are also some issues to address. The usage and dissemination of virtual cadaver contents obtained from real cadaver images on the internet are subject to ethical considerations. Just like with real cadavers, obtaining permission from the legal heirs of the donor is necessary when using images of donors in virtual cadavers. Artificial intelligence (AI) was first defined in 1956. McCarthy (2004) defined artificial intelligence as the task of creating human-like intelligent machines and intelligent computer programs (Arslan, 2020). AI has become increasingly popular in recent times, both as natural language processing models and in the field of image processing. With the use of AI tools, it is possible to generate visual and textual content without the need for detailed software and programming knowledge. It is even possible to create videos consisting of unreal images but resembling real ones. At this stage, the use of AI tools is considered important for virtual cadavers. By using AI visual generation tools, content that can be used in virtual cadavers can be easily created. Thus, virtual cadaver examples that are indistinguishable from real cadaver images but do not belong to a real person can be obtained. At this point, it is important for medical education and healthcare professionals to ethically examine this situation.

Level of psycho-emotional stress, its causative factors and impact on the health of medical faculty students

Level of psycho-emotional stress, its causative factors and impact on the health of medical faculty students

Electronic cigarette use and consumption patterns in medical university students.

A major public health hazard is youth e-cigarette use. Although new, e-cigarette health hazards are becoming well-known in the literature. E-cigarette sale restrictions and laws differ globally. In this cross-sectional study, we studied medical university students' tobacco and e-cigarette use and characteristics in a country where sales and import of e-cigarettes are banned. The primary objective is to determine the prevalence of electronic cigarette use and understand consumption patterns among medical faculty students in this setting. The questionnaire was sent using a web-based student information system. Sociodemographic features, tobacco and e-cigarette use, consumption patterns, and e-cigarette risk perceptions were covered in 54 questions. The study comprised 1,054 students (48.7% male) aged 21.5 ± 2.6 years who completed the questionnaire. 37.7%, 20.9% and 23.6% have smoked cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or water pipes. Current cigarette smokers were 17.0%, e-cigarette users 4.0%, and water pipe smokers 4.5%. E-cigarette users were 52.3% dual smokers. The most common symptoms reported by e-cigarette users were cough (58.4%) and dyspnea (54.2%). Multivariable models showed that the male sex, greater monthly income, and a current smoker friend were independent risk factors for e-cigarette ever use, while the male sex, paternal current smoking, and close friends' current smoking status were risk factors for dual use among medical trainees. Many medical students who used electronic cigarettes underestimated nicotine's health hazards and harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes. Despite e-cigarette sales being prohibited in our country, 56.4% and 25.4% of e-cigarette users provided e-cigarettes from tobacco shops and through online sales, respectively. Medical university students use tobacco most often by smoking cigarettes. Despite medical university students being aware of the health hazards of e-cigarettes, the current use of electronic cigarettes is 4.0%. Male sex, greater monthly income, and having current smoker friends are independent risk factors for e-cigarette use, while paternal smoking is a risk factor for dual use among medical trainees. Although in the country, sales of e-cigarettes are banned, ever-use rates for e-cigarettes were remarkably high at 20.9%, and the ease of accessing e-cigarettes was striking.

Assessing the Impact of Smartphone Addiction among medical and health faculty students at university of Kirkuk

Background: Modern smartphones have become an integral part of daily life, particularly among medical students who experience significant academic pressure and stress This study aimed to assess the extent of students' impact from smartphone addiction and investigate its association with their demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, and associated risk factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used in this study. 772 students from all stages of study in the medical faculties of Kirkuk University. using Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms, and the severity of digital vision syndrome (DES) was measured using 12 items, The Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 22. Results: The result of the current study shows that 55.1% were female and the male were 347 (44.9%). the average age of the students was 21.09 ± 1.75. 46.80% of the sample were overweight and obese. around 343(44.4%) sampled are assigned intermittent sleep. while significant relationships are obtained with each of Socio-Economic Status, specialization, using Smartphone in 24hrs, sleeping hours during a day in at least at P&lt;0.05. an overall through global mean of score for the studied domains was assessed in compact form a moderate level, with percentile ranged responses from 5.65 to 80.61 for the studied sample. Conclusion: Our study substantiated that health and medical students are progressing into a state of addiction. no significant difference between males and females when considering of smartphone addiction. The age group most affected was individuals aged 22-23. while the Individuals with moderate to high SES are more susceptibility to addiction. Smartphone use should be limited. To increase awareness and knowledge about the detrimental impacts of smartphone addiction, workshops, courses, and conferences should be held.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Antibiotics usages among Medical Students at Zawia University

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to global public health. It increases morbidity and mortality, and is associated with high economic costs due to its health care burden. Medical students are particularly important since they will be the future leaders in clinic practice, responsible for antibiotic prescription and communication about antibiotic use with their patients. In this study we aimed to understand knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) with respect to antibiotic use among medical students in faculty of medicine, Zawia University. This is a cross-sectional design; it was undertaken in Faculty of Medicine during October and November: 2023. The questionnaire was administered to students in (III 3rd and IV 4th grades). All data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Minitab program. Majority of the respondents were female with ages of 22 years. Higher percentage of 4th-grade students (95.5%) correctly accepting the need to stop antibiotic use compared to 3rd-grade students (27.9%, p &lt; 0.001). On other hand with a higher percentage of 4th-grade students reporting using non-prescribed antibiotics rarely compared to 3rd-grade students (46.3% for 4th grade and 69.8% for 3rd grade, p = 0.003). this study exposed an important awareness concerning the separate between medical students’ knowledge about antimicrobial resistance, and appalling attitudes and practices towards antibiotics use. We need for the re-evaluation of the educational curricula especially, teaching of clinical pharmacology courses in clinical years.

Investigation of the Perspectives of Medical Faculty Students in Different Terms on Anatomy Education

Aim: The science of anatomy, which has a great importance in medical and health sciences, examines the human body, the systems that make up the body, the organs that make up the systems and the relations of organs with each other. As a cornerstone of medical education, students' perspectives on anatomy evolve with technological advancements and their journey to becoming physicians. The aim of this study is to investigate of the perspectives of medical faculty students in different terms on anatomy education. Material and Methods: A total of 557 medical faculty students from Terms I to VI participated in the study.The survey prepared in Google Forms was sent to the students online via the WhatsApp application. Descriptive statistical analyses were used on the data. Results: Analysis revealed that Term I-III students valued anatomy education more, while Term IV-VI students prioritized clinical practices. Term I-III students saw cadaver-based anatomy education as professionally important, whereas Term IV-VI students favored using 3-D anatomy materials in education. Conclusion: We believe the anatomy curriculum should be reviewed and updated to enhance students' professional development. Integrating clinical sciences into a multidisciplinary approach may shift the perspectives of Term IV-VI students. This study will serve as a valuable resource for future research in medical and health sciences education.

What do medical faculty students think about telehealth?

We aimed to evaluate medical school students' knowledge and approaches regarding telehealth. In this descriptive study, an electronic survey was conducted among students attending the Faculties of Medicine at Health Sciences University. The first part of the Form included questions evaluating individual characteristics and telehealth approaches, and the second part included opinions and suggestions regarding telehealth usage topics. Of 698 participants, 435 (64.9%) students were in the preclinical period. One hundred nine (15.6%) believed they had sufficient knowledge about telehealth while 399 (57.2%) believed that telehealth should be included in medical education. When asked about their opinions on using telehealth in their professional careers, 298 (42.7%) stated that they considered using them. Those who perceived themselves as having sufficient knowledge about telehealth were more inclined to consider using it more in their professional careers (p=0.000). Participants who believed that healthcare services could be provided through telehealth were more likely to think that disease monitoring would be better, patient follow-up quality would improve, unnecessary hospital admissions would decrease (p<0.05). The majority of medical faculty students lack sufficient knowledge about telemedicine and believe that education on this topic should be included in the medical curriculum. It is suggested that incorporating pre-clinical courses on telemedicine and providing internship opportunities in practical settings would effectively address this gap.

Determination of Medical Faculty Clinical Students' Attitudes Towards Patient Safety: A Mixed Design Study

BackgroundThe study was planned to determine the attitudes of medical faculty students in clinics toward patient safety. MethodsIt is a mixed-design study using quantitative and qualitative methods. The “student information form” and the “Attitudes toward Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire (APSQ)” created using “Google Forms” were e-mailed to clinical students of the medical faculty. Quantitative data were collected from 125 students. Then, semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with six students from each class. The data were obtained through video and audio recordings of the 45-minute interviews through the Zoom program. ResultsAccording to the results, 86% of the 125 students did not receive any training on patient safety. The total score of the students on the APSQ was 94.87 ± 14.32. Six main themes and twenty sub-themes emerged from the qualitative data. The main themes are students' awareness of patient safety, students' misconceptions about “patient safety,” students' knowledge about the scope of patient safety, students' experiences with medical errors, deficiencies in educational processes on patient safety, and suggestions for educational approaches to patient safety. ConclusionsAfter completing undergraduate medical education, physicians typically assume roles as general practitioners in various healthcare settings, such as hospital’s emergency departments, home care, or community health centers. The lack of awareness among medical students about patient safety is a significant concern that needs to be addressed. As stakeholders in their education, students recognize the importance of being well-prepared to provide safe and effective patient care in their future roles as physicians.

Characteristics of Stress Levels, Learning Motivation, and the Level of Knowledge

Medical students face a variety of stressors, such as the rigorous medical curriculum, competition for their desired specialty, and adherence to the school’s moral and ethical standards. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of motivation and stress of preclinical medical students. The study gathered questionnaires from 250 preclinical medical students from December 2023 to January 2024. The collected data were related to motivation, stress level, CBT/Socca score, and Learn strategy. The sample is 250 participants, most participants were female (70.4%), aged &lt; 20 years old (98.4%), and had medical interests by their own wishes (77.6%). Most preclinical students in the MSLQ questionnaire had moderate motivation (76.8%) and moderate learning strategy (73.6%), and the results were good in the DASS-42 questionnaire with normal depression, anxiety, and stress (69.2%, 45.2%, 70.0%). The CBT vs SOCCA test scores had very different results; the SOCCA score was lower than CBT score SOCCA= E (24 %) with an average value of 60.50 ± 21.03 vs. CBT= A- (20.0%) with an average value of 63.10 ± 11.37. The characteristics of medical faculty students are normal stress levels, moderate learning motivation, and the SOCCA score was lower than the CBT score.

The Views of Medical Students On The Educational Processes In Pre-Clinical Period

The aim of the research is to reveal the opinions of medical students about the education process in the pre-clinical period in order to determine their educational needs. For this purpose, the problem of the research is; “What are the thoughts of medical faculty students about the education and training process before the clinical period?” It is defined as. A qualitative research design was adopted in the research and the case study method was used. For this purpose, third-year students studying at XXX University Faculty of Medicine in 2022-2023 constitute the sample of the research. Convenient sampling method was used to determine the students participating in the research. In addition to having experience in pre-clinical medical education; In-depth interviews were held with students who attended the courses determined by the "Circulatory and Respiratory Systems" committee, which provides the most methodological diversity possible in educational activities such as educational presentations, panels, laboratories, basic medical practices. In in-depth interviews, semi-structured interview technique was used to reveal the medical students’ views on their education processes. Descriptive analysis, one of the qualitative data analysis types, was used in the research. Descriptive analysis was carried out in four stages; creating a framework for descriptive analysis, processing of data according to the thematic framework, description of findings and interpretation of findings. The findings that students thought would have a positive impact on their professional lives were basic medical practices and case-by-case discussions. Non-standardized basic medical practices, limitations in measurement and evaluation, and inadequate mentoring were expressed by students as negative educational activities.

The Influence of Animated Video Media Regarding Endemic Polio Prevention Efforts on The Level Of Knowledge in Medical Faculty Students at Malikussaleh University

The Influence of Animated Video Media Regarding Endemic Polio Prevention Efforts on The Level Of Knowledge in Medical Faculty Students at Malikussaleh University

Medical Students' Knowledge, Perceptions, and Expectations Regarding Telemedicine Education

Aim: This study aims to determine the knowledge levels and perceptions of medical faculty students about telemedicine, as well as their willingness to be prepared for telemedicine before graduation from their own perspectives. In line with this aim, the current situation was comprehensively analyzed to develop solution proposals. Method: In this study, which employs a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected using both qualitative and quantitative questions. Participants were asked direct questions (e.g., yes/partially, undecided/no; very low=1 to very high=5), followed by follow-up questions (direct or open-ended) related to these questions, aiming to gain in-depth information about their perspectives. The data obtained from open-ended questions, which were designed to allow participants to express their thoughts freely and in detail, were analyzed using content analysis techniques, including categorical and frequency analysis. Results: The study results indicated that although the number of students taking courses related to telemedicine or telemedicine applications in their current medical education processes is quite low, nearly half of the students stated that they have at least a low level of knowledge about this subject. Specifically, 48.2% of the students reported having no knowledge of the telemedicine concept, while 33.4% indicated partial knowledge. Despite this, 67.8% of the students expressed that telemedicine should be included in the curriculum. Moreover, students who had taken a course related to telemedicine reported significantly more knowledge (M=3.74) compared to those who have not taken such a course but claim to have some knowledge (M=2.29) (F(1, 268) = 291.841, p &lt; 0.01). These findings emphasize the necessity of including telemedicine education in the curriculum. Discussion: As medicine continues to incorporate telemedicine technologies into patient care, it is important for medical faculties to introduce students to the care methods they will use in the future, allowing them to analyze the advantages and disadvantages. The results of this study also showed that the majority of students are aware of the importance of telemedicine and its education. While the majority of students expressed positive views about the inclusion of telemedicine courses in the medical faculty curriculum, a significant portion also stated that it should be integrated into other courses. This indicates that students are interested in telemedicine and believe that it should be taught either as a separate course or integrated into other courses within the curriculum. Therefore, the curriculum should be updated to accommodate digitalization and telemedicine technologies. It is important to provide necessary education before graduation so that medical students, who will play a key role among future health professionals, are prepared for the digitalized health system. To achieve this, the curriculum should be updated to include courses that contribute to their digital competencies or integrate relevant achievements into other courses. Additionally, efforts should be increased and education provided to protect against risks associated with the use of telemedicine and its processes.

Medical Students' Ethical Use of Information and Communication Technologies

The purpose of this study was to investigate the ethical tendencies of medical faculty students, their unethical use of information and communication technologies, and their attitudes toward digital ethics in terms of certain variables. The study was designed using a relational survey model. The research group consisted of 335 medical faculty students studying at a state university in Turkey. Data were collected using the "Personal Information Form," the "Ethical Tendencies Scale," Information and Communication Technologies Ethics Scale," and "Attitude towards Digital Ethics Scale." The data analysis revealed that medical faculty students' digital ethical attitudes and ethical tendencies were at a high level and positive, while their unethical use of information and communication technologies was at a very low level. The study's findings indicated that there were gender-related differences in medical students' unethical use of ICT. In addition, there were significant differences in the ethical tendencies of the participating students based on the variable of year of study. Lastly, medical students' unethical use of information and communication technologies were significantly affected by their ethical tendencies and attitudes towards digital ethics.

Testicular cancer awareness among fifth and sixth-year medical students

Background and objectiveThe aim of this study is to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding testicular cancer and testicular self-examination (TSE) among medical faculty students in their last two semesters before beginning clinical practice. This study also investigates their beliefs about the importance and efficacy of these practices in early cancer detection.Materials and methodsThis descriptive study was conducted between October 1, 2018, and July 31, 2019, involving both male and female students in the 5th and 6th grades of a medical faculty. A total of 278 students participated, providing insights into their level of awareness and engagement with TSE practices.Results52.2% of the students were aware of self-testicular examination, yet only 15.5% of male students reported performing TSE regularly. 13.3% of students reported receiving formal training on this topic during their medical education, and a mere 2.9% observed these examinations demonstrated in clinical settings. Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale indicated average sensitivity scores of 11.01 ± 4.36, perceived severity of 20.58 ± 5.92, perceived benefits of 11.46 ± 2.99, perceived barriers at 10.14 ± 4.04, and self-efficacy scores at 18.64 ± 5.26.Conclusion and recommendationsThe findings suggest that while medical students recognize the seriousness and benefits of TSE, there is a notable gap in regular practice and educational exposure. Increased educational efforts are recommended to enhance sensitivity and self-efficacy related to testicular cancer screening among future healthcare providers.

Relationship between Nasal Congestion and Quality of Life of Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Nasal congestion is the most common complaint complained of by allergic rhinitis sufferers. Symptoms of nasal congestion in allergic rhinitis can affect a person's quality of life, resulting in decreased work productivity, academic and social success. Based on previous research, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis is 10 to 30% of the world population, where nasal congestion is the most frequently reported symptom with a prevalence of 60%. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nasal congestion and the quality of life of allergic rhinitis sufferers among FK Unissula students. This research is an analytical research with a cross sectional design with sample criteria of Unissula Medical Faculty students Class of 2022 and 2021 who suffer from allergic rhinitis and meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria in this research were students of FK Unissula Class of 2022 and 2021 and were willing to be research subjects. The exclusion criteria in this study were students with anatomical nasal abnormalities and those experiencing chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps, deviated septum, adenoid hypertrophy, and neoplasms. There were 50 respondents from FK Unissula students who suffered from allergic rhinitis. It was found that 31 (62%) students had a blocked nose and 19 (38%) students did not experience a blocked nose. The research results showed that the majority of students experienced mild nasal congestion and the quality of life for the majority of students was good. The results of the analysis of the relationship between nasal congestion and the quality of life of allergic rhinitis sufferers using the Spearman test obtained p 0.048 with a correlation coefficient of 0.281. The results of the analysis above showed that there was a significant relationship between nasal congestion and the quality of life of allergic rhinitis sufferers.

Correlation Between Anxiety Level and Compliance with Health Protocol in Medical Faculty Students 3 Years After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Correlation Between Anxiety Level and Compliance with Health Protocol in Medical Faculty Students 3 Years After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Assessing Hereditary Cancer Awareness among Medical Faculty Students: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Hereditary Cancer Awareness Scale

Purpose: Cancer is the first or second leading cause of death in Worldwide. About 5 percent to 10 percent of most all cancers are caused by inherited mutations. This rate is up to 50 per cent in some cancers. Medical faculty graduates are the first group in contact with patients compared to specialized physicians. The level of knowledge or awareness of this group about familial inherited cancers is important in terms of early detection of cancer in the community. The main purpose of the study was to develop a cancer awareness scale in medical students and to test its validity, reliability and item analysis Methods: This scale was developed by three methods. Firstly Exploratory Factor Analysis, secondly Confirmatory Factor Analysis and finally Reliability and Item Analysis. Results: The Hereditary Cancer Awareness Scale (HCAS) is a reliable and valid measurement tool to assess the awareness of Hereditary cancer among medical students. Conclusions: The use of this scale in medical education and in the design of cancer awareness programs is important in terms of increasing awareness of cancer and preventing familial hereditary cancer in the future