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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 70% of global deaths.
  • Routine medical checkups (RMCs) are crucial for early NCD detection.
  • Low RMC uptake, especially among youth, is a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess knowledge, practices, and perceptions of RMCs among medical students in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • To identify barriers to RMC participation in this demographic.
  • To inform strategies for improving preventive healthcare engagement.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 246 MBBS students (3rd-final year) in Karachi.
  • Data collected via a structured, pilot-tested electronic questionnaire.
  • Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and ANOVA (p<0.05).

Main Results:

  • 90.2% of students understood the preventive purpose of RMCs, but only 21.4% scheduled checkups when asymptomatic.
  • Major barriers identified: lack of awareness (27.2%), financial constraints (25.8%), and fear of illness discovery (16%).
  • Despite 80.4% recommending RMCs, only 26.8% had a checkup in the past year.

Conclusions:

  • Medical students possess strong theoretical knowledge and positive attitudes towards RMCs.
  • A significant gap exists between knowledge and practice, influenced by financial and psychological barriers.
  • Integrating preventive health into the curriculum and enhancing awareness are vital to improve RMC uptake.