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The knowledge level and perceptions toward COVID-19 among Turkish final year medical students
Fatih Çalışkan1, Özlem Mıdık2, Zeynep Baykan3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University , Samsun, Turkey.
Postgraduate Medicine
|July 14, 2020
Summary
Turkish final year medical students demonstrated moderate knowledge and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Educators should enhance medical curricula with updated learning techniques for future epidemics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted medical education and healthcare professionals.
- Higher education institutions play a vital role in training future doctors and disseminating epidemic-related knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge level and perceptions of final year medical students in Turkey regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, multicentered study involving final year medical students from six Turkish medical schools.
- Data collected via an online questionnaire administered through Google Forms between April 10-20, 2020.
Main Results:
- 860 students participated; median knowledge score was 69.0 (moderate).
- 34.2% had high COVID-19 knowledge; 84.5% regularly followed pandemic updates.
- Students felt most competent in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Conclusions:
- Final year medical students possess substantial knowledge and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Medical educators should integrate updated knowledge and diverse learning techniques into the curriculum.
- Enhanced education is crucial for improving practices during pandemics and preparing for future epidemics.
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