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Medical students' attitudes towards behavioral sciences.

T Chan-Ob1, V Boonyanaruthee

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
|September 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Medical students reported a positive attitude toward Behavioral Science after completing the course. While overall scores were high, specific teaching system improvements could enhance student understanding and acceptance of this crucial subject.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Behavioral Science in Medicine

Background:

  • Behavioral Science is crucial for medical application.
  • Understanding medical students' attitudes is key to optimizing education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess medical students' attitudes towards Behavioral Science post-course completion.
  • To identify areas for improvement in teaching Behavioral Science.

Main Methods:

  • A 25-item questionnaire was administered to second and third-year medical students at Chiang Mai.
  • Attitudinal data was collected at the end of the final examination.

Main Results:

  • Mean attitude scores towards Behavioral Science were generally high among students.
  • No significant difference in mean attitude scores was observed between the second and third-year groups.

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  • Variations in responses to specific questionnaire items suggest nuanced perceptions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Behavioral Science is perceived as vital for medical practice, with satisfactory student attitudes.
    • The current teaching system may require adjustments to further improve student engagement and comprehension.
    • Recommendations are proposed to enhance the acceptability and understandability of Behavioral Science content.