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  • Neurology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Neurophobia, the fear of practicing neurology, impacts medical students and new doctors.
  • This fear contributes to a shortage of neurologists and challenges in managing neurological diseases in primary care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the prevalence of neurophobia among medical students.
  • To determine the origins of neurophobia in this population.
  • To propose actionable solutions to mitigate neurophobia.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with 4th and 5th-year medical students in Southern Brazil.
  • Data was collected via an online questionnaire distributed through WhatsApp.
  • The study period was from April 2022 to October 2023.

Main Results:

  • Neurophobia was prevalent, with 88% acknowledging its existence and 80% unlikely to specialize in neurology.
  • Key contributing factors included negative comments from senior students (71%), fragmented education (62%), and perceived teaching deficiencies in neurological semiology (55%).
  • Students suggested improved neurophysiology training for general practitioners and increased course load to combat neurophobia.

Conclusions:

  • Neurophobia is widespread among medical students, linked to negative peer influence, educational structure, and teaching quality.
  • Recommendations include revising neurology curricula to focus on generalist training and integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical practice.
  • Addressing neurophobia is essential for improving future neurological healthcare delivery.