Evaluating of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Students about Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Gorgan, 2021-2022.

IF 0.7 4区医学 Q4 PARASITOLOGY

Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases Pub Date : 2024-12-31 eCollection Date: 2024-12-01 DOI:10.18502/jad.v18i4.19334

Mohammad Qolami-Dastjerdan, Farideh Kouchak, Farideh Tohidi

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Abstract

Background: As medical students are the future doctors and healthcare providers of the country, it is essential to evaluate their awareness, attitude, and practice about leishmaniasis. Therefore, we have decided to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students in the clinical phase about cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL).

Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 318 clinical students, including those in physiopathology, Extern-1, Extern-2, and internship phases at Golestan University of Medical Sciences. A questionnaire was designed, containing 28 questions divided into four sections: demographic, knowledge, attitude, and practice. Data were analyzed using the Spearman correlation coefficient and Chi-square tests.

Results: 318 individuals participated in the study, of which 193 (60.6%) individuals were female, and 125 (39.4%) individuals were male. 70 physiopathology students (100%), 72 Extern-1 students (93.5%), 73 Extern-2 students (92.4%), and 88 internship students (100%) had a good level of awareness. Among physiopathology students, 42 individuals (60%), 58 Extern-1 students, (75.3%), 71 Extern-2 students, (85.5%), and 88 (100%) internship individuals had a good attitude. The results of this research showed that 19 (27.1%) physiopathology students, 49 (63.6%) Extern-1 students, 27 (32.5%) Extern-2 students, and 42 (47.7%) interns had a good level of practice.

Conclusion: As future healthcare providers, medical students must possess a high level of knowledge, a positive attitude, and strong practice skills in managing conditions such as CL. Given the prevalence of this disease in the country, organizing targeted educational programs for medical students can significantly enhance their knowledge and abilities.

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2021-2022年戈尔根市医学生皮肤利什曼病知识、态度与实践评价

背景：由于医学生是国家未来的医生和医疗保健提供者，因此有必要评估他们对利什曼病的认识、态度和实践。因此，我们决定评估临床阶段医学生对皮肤利什曼病（CL）的知识、态度和实践。方法：对318名临床专业学生进行描述性分析研究，包括戈列斯坦医科大学生理病理学、外研组1、外研组2和实习阶段的学生。设计了一份问卷，包含28个问题，分为人口统计、知识、态度和实践四个部分。数据分析采用Spearman相关系数和卡方检验。结果：共有318只，其中雌性193只（60.6%），雄性125只（39.4%）。生理病理学专业70名（100%）、外研生1名72名（93.5%）、外研生2名73名（92.4%）、实习生88名（100%）有较好的认知水平。在生理病理学专业的学生中，有42人（60%）、58人（75.3%）、71人（85.5%）和88人（100%）对实习持良好态度。本研究结果显示，生理病理学学生19人（27.1%）、外研生1人49人（63.6%）、外研生2人27人（32.5%）、实习生42人（47.7%）的实践水平较好。结论：作为未来的医疗服务提供者，医学生必须具备较高的知识水平，积极的态度和较强的实践技能，以处理CL等疾病。鉴于这种疾病在国内的流行，为医学生组织有针对性的教育项目可以显著提高他们的知识和能力。

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Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-PARASITOLOGY

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2.00

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11.10%

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8 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal publishes original research paper, short communication, scientific note, case report, letter to the editor, and review article in English. The scope of papers comprises all aspects of arthropod borne diseases including: ● Systematics ● Vector ecology ● Epidemiology ● Immunology ● Parasitology ● Molecular biology ● Genetics ● Population dynamics ● Toxicology ● Vector control ● Diagnosis and treatment and other related subjects.