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Yuri Vial Marques de Assis1, Anna Júlia de Oliveira Silva1, Larissa Torres Fernandes2
1Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Objective:
To analyze the relationship between communication apprehension and attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration among student pharmacists.
Methods:
An observational study was conducted with student pharmacists from a Brazilian university between March and October 2023. Students answered a questionnaire with the Brazilian version of the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24), the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Collaboration (EJARCI), and provided sociodemographic data such as gender, age, course semester, and participation in collaborative activities. The Pearson correlation test and t-test were used. The study was approved by the university's ethics committee.
Results:
A total of 157 students answered the questionnaire, with 79% being female. No significant correlation was found between communication apprehension and attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration. However, female students showed higher levels of communication apprehension than males. Attitudes toward collaboration tended to improve with age and academic progression. Participation in collaborative activities was associated with lower levels of communication apprehension and more positive attitudes toward collaboration. Specifically, students involved in internships and/or study groups showed a decrease in apprehension and an increase in collaborative attitudes. In contrast, participation in projects was associated only with increased collaborative attitudes.
Conclusion:
Although no significant correlation was found between communication apprehension and interprofessional attitudes, gender differences and the impact of collaborative activities were notable. Educators should address both communication apprehension and interprofessional collaboration in their teaching practices. Students are encouraged to engage in collaborative activities involving other health areas and community settings to develop these essential skills.
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