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ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development

Pharmacy Students Perceptions of Their Distance Online Learning Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Mohammad S Shawaqfeh, Abdulkareem M Al Bekairy, Ahmad Al-Azayzih, Abdulmalik A Alkatheri, Amjad M Qandil, Aiman A Obaidat, Shemylan Al Harbi, Suhaib M Muflih

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Mohammad S ShawaqfehCollege of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0469-2764
Abdulkareem M Al BekairyCollege of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad Al-AzayzihDepartment of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Abdulmalik A AlkatheriCollege of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Amjad M QandilCommission for Academic Accreditation, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3269-0678
Aiman A ObaidatCollege of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shemylan Al HarbiCollege of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Suhaib M MuflihDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SAJordan University of Science and Technology · JO

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Abstract

introductionThe COVID-19 pandemic imposed dramatic changes on educational practices worldwide. Many universities and schools have moved into the delivery of their courses and educational programs utilizing fully electronic online modes. This study aims to evaluate the pharmacy student distance online learning experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was utilized where a 3-domain survey questionnaire focused on preparedness, attitude and barriers was distributed to students at the time of conclusion of the semester. Each domain consists of multiple questions that made up a score that reflects their preparedness, attitude as well as barriers relevant to distance online learning experience. The survey was voluntarily, and all data were collected and recorded via google forms with maintaining anonymity.

resultsThe response rate was about 75% (n = 309). The results' analysis revealed no gender differences in any of these domains. However, there were some variable responses among different educational levels. The average preparedness score was 32.8 ± 7.2 (Max 45), the average attitude score was 66.8 ± 16.6 (Max 105), and the average barrier score was 43.6 ± 12.0 (Max 75). There was statistical significance difference in both preparedness score and attitude scores between different professional years ( DISCUSSION AND

conclusionE-learning experience pose challenges and presents opportunities during emergency situations. The need for training for students and faculty was highly associated with the preparedness and barriers domains rather than the infrastructure or computer literacy, so the school can improve their experience by addressing these needs.

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attitudebarriersCOVID-19E-learningonline learningpharmacypreparedness

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