Trial reportBiochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology2020
Comparing the preventive behavior of medical students and physicians in the era of COVID-19: Novel medical problems demand novel curricular interventions.
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- Comparing the preventive behavior of medical students and physicians in the era of COVID-19: Novel medical problems demand novel curricular interventions.Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · 2020Trial
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- Attitude of Health Care Workers and Medical Students towards Vaccination against COVID-19.Vaccines · 2022Article
- Factors influencing medical and nursing students' willingness to care for COVID-19 patients in South Korea: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2022Article
- Attitudes towards COVID-19 precautionary measures and willingness to work during an outbreak among medical students in Singapore: a mixed-methods study.BMC medical education · 2021Article
- Use of Respiratory Protection Devices by Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A review.Physics reports · 2021Review
- Effect of e-Health Literacy on COVID-19 Infection-Preventive Behaviors of Undergraduate Students Majoring in Healthcare.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- The Role of Medical Students During COVID-19 Era. A Review.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2021Review
- Protective Behavior in Course of the COVID-19 Outbreak-Survey Results From Germany.Frontiers in public health · 2020Article
- Framework for curriculum delivery during COVID-19 pandemic in a health sciences university.Annals of thoracic medicineArticle
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- Erratum issuedErratum.2021
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5 authors.
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Abstract
The global challenge presented by COVID-19 is unparalleled. Shortages in healthcare staff and manpower bring the practical skills of medical students under the spotlight. However, before they can be placed on hospital frontlines, it is crucial to assess their preparedness for patient interaction. This can be achieved by comparing their behavioral dynamics to those of physicians. An online questionnaire was administered between March 20, 2020 and March 27, 2020. The preventive strategies adopted by medical students and physicians at different ages and levels of education were compared by using chi-square test where a p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. We report that the demonstration of preventive behaviors increased with educational attainment and age. Older age groups avoided crowded areas, wore more masks, used disinfectants and did not touch their faces as compared to the younger participants (p < 0.001). Similarly, postgraduate doctors used more masks and disinfectants as compared to graduate doctors and medical students (p < 0.001). Based on our results, the lack of preventive behavior shown by medical students has implications for policy makers. We recommend short- and long-term changes to medical programs and admissions policies to equip medical students with the personal and professional skills to better contribute to the healthcare system in the present pandemic and beyond.
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