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Iram Manzoor1, Aneeqa Mumtaz, Marriam Habib
1Department of Community Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore. iramdr123@yahoo.co.in
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|March 12, 2013
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Student Engagement
Background:
- Lectures remain a primary method for knowledge dissemination in medical education.
- A significant decrease in lecture attendance among medical students has been observed.
- Understanding the reasons behind this disinterest is crucial for improving educational strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors contributing to medical students' declining interest in attending lectures.
- To identify specific reasons for reduced lecture attendance among undergraduate medical students.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 307 medical students across five years of study.
- Data was collected using questionnaires assessing reasons for disinterest in lectures.
- Statistical analysis included Chi-square tests to determine significance (p ≤ 0.05).
Main Results:
- Key factors influencing attendance include proximity to college, strict attendance policies, subject interest, examination relevance, and university mandates.
- Teacher characteristics such as communication skills, subject mastery, class interaction, attitude, classroom management, punctuality, humor, and behavior significantly impact attendance.
- High percentages of students cited examination relevance (83.7%) and university requirements (81.1%) as major factors.
Conclusions:
- Addressing student-identified reasons for disinterest can enhance engagement and improve lecture attendance.
- Modifications in teaching methods and addressing logistical concerns are recommended to boost medical student participation in lectures.
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