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{"title":"Investigating the effect of mobile learning on breast self-examination in women referring to comprehensive health centers in Mahabad City, Iran.","authors":"Khalegh Khoshbakht, Sareh Shakerian","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1943_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1943_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A monthly breast examination is one of the early diagnostic strategies for detecting breast cancer (BC). This study's primary goal was to investigate the role of phone-based training in encouraging breast self-examination (BSE) in an Iranian population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design in which the experimental and control groups were followed up to assess the effects of a BSE training program. A total of 128 women aged 30-69 referring to comprehensive health centers in Mahabad City (West Azerbaijan Province) were selected using random cluster sampling. Then, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the intervention and the control (<i>n</i> = 64 per group). Data collection tools included a standard BSE questionnaire encompassing the knowledge, attitude, and performance dimensions. The women in the experimental group received phone-based training through social media. Data analysis was performed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 software using the independent <i>t</i>-test, paired <i>t</i>-test, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a 95% confidence limit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the main between-group effect and the effect of time on knowledge, attitude, and performance were statistically significant. The interactive effect of group × time on knowledge, attitude, and performance was significant, comparing pretest vs. posttest and pretest vs. follow-up (<i>P</i> < 0.001 for both). Multivariate ANCOVA (MANOVA) revealed that the significance level of Wilks' lambda was smaller than 0.01, indicating a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of the distribution of the dependent variable (i.e. awareness, attitude, and performance).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Due to the rapid increase in mobile health as an effective tool for health interventions and management, it is necessary for policymakers to pay special attention to it for cancer awareness and screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"197"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200012/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between academic resilience, coping strategies, and psychological wellbeing among nursing students; A multicenter cross-sectional survey.","authors":"Srinivasan Chelladurai, S Ramya, J Angeline, Gaurav Kumar","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1636_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1636_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"221"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200198/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Symptoms severity, functional impairment, and associated factors: A Saudi cross-sectional study.","authors":"Samiha Hamdi Sayed, Mohammed Al-Mohaithef, Enas Mohamed Ibrahim, Ebtesam A Elsayed","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_708_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_708_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a considerable health problem among women that negatively impacts their functionality and productivity. Thus, this study aims to assess PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms severity, functional impairment, and associated factors in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional social media-based survey using a convenience sample of 623 Saudi women. A self-administered questionnaire was used, including the Personal Characteristics and Menstrual History Questionnaire and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool for Clinicians using the International Disease Classification System (DSM-IV) diagnostic criteria and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Accordingly, women were classified into four PMS groups based on the severity of the symptoms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 63.6% of the women had clinically significant PMS, 21.8% had mild PMS, 12.2% had PMDD, and only 2.4% had no PMS. Most PMS symptoms were moderate or severe, predominating affective symptoms (e.g., mood swings, feeling tearful, irritability, low self-identity, depressed mood). Statistically significant differences were observed between the PMS groups concerning the weighted mean scores of the affective and somatic symptoms and functional impairment, where the mean scores of all PMS symptoms were higher among PMDD followed by CSPMS than the mild and no PMS groups (<i>P</i> < 0.01). The functional impairment showed a significantly positive and higher correlation with affective than somatic symptoms (<i>P</i> = 0.000). Significant differences were detected between the PMS group based on the duration of menstrual flow (<i>P</i> = 0.034) and the number of pads per menstruation (<i>P</i> = 0.042). However, they had no significant differences based on personal characteristics (<i>P</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PMS is a predominant health concern in Saudi Arabia, where the moderate to severe form is the most typical with an unneglected percentage of PMDD that affects women's productivity. Thus, the Saudi government should focus on PMS, establishing health services and community-based PMS screening and counseling services.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12199999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stroke-related knowledge and warning signs and its association with seeking emergency medical service among urban and rural residents in Huanggang, China.","authors":"Xiangbo Wu, Thidarat Somdee, Suneerat Yangyuen","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1637_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1637_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Stroke is the leading cause of disability and death among residents in China, with significant regional disparities. However, it remains unclear whether there are differences in stroke emergency knowledge and awareness between urban and rural populations. Therefore, this study aims to explore the seeking of emergency medical services (EMS) and its influencing factors in urban and rural areas.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional design was applied with 760 residents in Huanggang, China, based on a cluster sampling method. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection, with multiple logistic regression applied to investigate factors influencing seeking EMS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of participants were male (65.0%), with a median age of 65 years. After adjusting for other covariates, urban residents who had good stroke-related knowledge (_adjustedOR = 1.73; 95%CI:1.04-2.90), recognized stroke warning signs (_adjustedOR = 1.65; 95%CI:1.03-2.64), had a history of vascular risk (_adjustedOR = 2.66; 95%CI:1.13-6.31), and accessed more information sources (_adjustedOR = 1.84; 95%CI:1.07-3.17) had a stronger intention to call EMS. Among rural residents, the stronger intention to call EMS was positively influenced by good stroke-related knowledge (_adjustedOR = 1.74; 95% CI:1.05-2.86) and recognizing stroke warning signs (_adjustedOR = 1.64; 95% CI:1.04-2.61), while low income was a significant barrier.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The intention to call EMS is influenced by stroke-related knowledge, warning signs, and other factors, which differ across urban and rural contexts. Thus, future interventions aimed at improving stroke identification and decision-making using EMS should take these characteristics into account, which might ultimately help to prevent pre-hospital delays.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200242/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A multivariate analysis of reported quality of life among medical students in Jordan using the WHOQOL-BREF.","authors":"Mohammad Hamad, Saba Al Smadi, Diana Arabiat","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1064_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1064_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low quality of life (QoL) in university students is often associated with unhealthy lifestyle and negative impacts on students' ability to learn and succeed. To date, no research has examined the QoL of medical students in Jordan or the demographic factors that may associate with lower QoL.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quantitative, cross-sectional study with a descriptive design was chosen for this study. Participants were 512 medical students from one public university in Jordan. The Arabic version of the World Health Quality of life-brief survey (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to collect data online from students.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regarding the overall QoL, most students rated their QoL (67%) and health satisfaction (64%) as good. There were significant differences across the various QoL domains in relation to gender, academic achievements, and academic year level (<i>P</i> < 0.005). The physical health domain had the highest mean score (60.60 ± 17.00), while psychological health domain had the lowest mean score (56.90 ± 17.75).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Lower QoL scores among female students may reflect a socially disadvantaged environment and poorer well-being for female medical students. Lower scores in physical and psychological domains among students with lower GPAs suggest the need for initiating well-being programs to promote a study-friendly atmosphere.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"194"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200010/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Creation and validation of a daily task reminder clock for people with dementia in a Pune dementia center.","authors":"Aarti Rahul Gaikwad, Sheela Upendra","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1096_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1096_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This mixed-method study aimed to develop and validate an activity reminder clock for dementia through user testing and feedback. The increasing prevalence of dementia worldwide presents significant challenges for both patients and caregivers. Dementia impairs cognitive functions, complicating daily routines and management of everyday tasks. As the disease progresses, patients often struggle with time management and maintaining a structured routine, which can lead to increased confusion and reduced quality of life. Assistive technologies, such as activity reminder clocks, have emerged as potential solutions to help address these challenges. These devices are designed to aid individuals with dementia by providing reminders for daily activities, which can help them maintain a sense of normalcy and independence.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study was done in three main stages: the qualitative phase (phase 1), the device development phase (phase 2), and the quantitative phase (phase 3). The study's two sections consist of demographic and semi-structured interview questions. The semi-structured survey instrument was created for Interviews with medical professionals and caregivers and included expectations for this kind of technology, as well as opinions on the necessity of an activity reminder clock and the difficulties involved in caring for dementia patients. During the qualitative phase, interviews with physicians and caregivers revealed themes such as the advantages of assistive technology and difficulties with implementation. Thematic analysis influenced the development of the user-friendly activity reminder clock. In the subsequent quantitative study, which had thirty participants, a Likert scale was used to assess effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed a resounding yes (86.67%), with 93.33% of participants thinking the reminder clock was essential for dementia care. A whopping 93% of the participants expressed satisfaction with its usability, affordability, and convenience of use. Fisher's exact tests revealed a significant correlation between age and recommending the device to others (<i>P</i> = 0.03).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the reminder clock's effectiveness and utility in enhancing daily tasks. Everyone agrees that it is necessary, logical, and beneficial. The findings indicate that age affects suggestions for device adoption and Favors tailored technology interventions to improve the quality of life for dementia patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200014/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of obesity on serum markers of prostatic disorders: A cross-sectional study in Iraqi.","authors":"Ziad H Abd, Ruya A M Saeed, Omar F Ammar","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_909_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_909_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim in the current research was to assess the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and two prostatic markers-total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) and free prostate-specific antigen (fPSA). A prospective randomized cross-sectional study involved 127 Iraqi men (40 years or older). The exclusion criteria were baseline PSA levels ≥5ng/ml, prostate cancer, and the use of medications that could alter the levels of prostate-specific markers. All participants underwent blood sampling for analysis. Anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, and BMI, were studied. The levels of total and free prostate-specific antigens (tPSA and fPSA) were measured using the ELISA test and immune-enzymometric method. Study consisted of 26 patients (20.47%) with a normal BMI, 47 overweight-37%, 33 patients-obesity (25.98%), and 21 men-severe obesity (16.53%). The mean values (±standard deviation) of the prostate-specific markers tPSA and fPSA were 1.683 ± 0.563 ng/ml and 0.537 ± 0.189 ng/ml, respectively. The study of apparently healthy Iraqi men and obese patients, no statistically significant relationship was found between BMI and the levels of the prostate-specific markers tPSA and fPSA. These findings suggest that BMI may not be a reliable predictor of these prostatic markers in the studied sample.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"216"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200207/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometrics and naturalization of nontechnical skills assessment tools in anesthesiology technologist bachelor students in Iran.","authors":"Fateme Aghebati, Shahnam Sedigh Maroufi, Parisa Moradimajd, Azam Saei, Jamileh Abolghasemi Talkhooncheh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1957_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1957_23","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;Patient safety has become a major area of concern as studies have reported the role of human error in adverse events. To reduce errors and adverse events, human factors target individual or team nontechnical skills (NTS), which can improve patient safety. Several different assessment tools established for observing and rating NTS as the scope of nurse anesthesia work vary in different countries. Assessing NTS specifically for anesthesia technologists was not considered in Iran. The aim of this study was to find a naturalization and psychometrics nontechnical skills assessment tool for Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and method: &lt;/strong&gt;This study was conducted with a descriptive method. Investigation databases resulted in selecting an appropriate NTS assessment tool based on anesthesia technologists' domain of work in Iran. Permission to use the tool was obtained from the first author of the article published the tool. Forward-backward translation was applied, and the Persian version was psychometrically evaluated using a questionnaire by an expert panel of 20 anesthesiologists. To determine reliability, videos were recorded in a practice room to show different NTS. Twenty-two anesthesia mentors were selected via available sampling. Simulation videos were provided to the raters with an Internet link to rate the videos. Ratings were repeated after a 10-day interval. Data were gathered and analyzed using intraclass correlation and Cronbach's alpha by SPSS v27.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Result: &lt;/strong&gt;The impact score, explicitness, and transparency were measured to determine face validity. The impact score of items varied in the range of 4.3-5. Minimum explicitness and transparency were related to \"making use of resources\" and \"identifying options\", respectively. Content validity was measured by content validity index and content validity ratio. The content validity ratio of items was in the range of 0.7-1; therefore, no items were removed from the tool. All items reached a content validity index score greater than 0.7. The minimum value for content validity index was for \"making use of resources\" and \"Assessing roles and competencies\". Cronbach's α value varies from 0.285 for task management to 0.959 for team work in different videos. The intraclass correlation of all videos surprisingly was more than 0.75 and significantly high (P-value &lt; 0.05).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;This study aimed to assess naturalization and psychometrics to assess NTS in anesthesiology technologist bachelor students parallel to international societies. The results of this study were compatible with similar studies. All NTS assessment tool developers emphasize training raters to familiarize with the topic and application of tools, which was done by virtual instruction in this study. Very good reliability values may be affected by this major difference. Future studies are suggested to calculate accuracy an","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"193"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Solutions of clinical guideline implementation in Iran: A qualitative study.","authors":"Mina Azizzadeh, Javad Babaie, Ali Janati, Sakineh Hajebrahimi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1648_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1648_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite all of the positive effects that are considered for clinical guidelines, according to studies, it has been determined that there is a gap between the development of clinical guidelines and their implementation. This study was conducted to explore the practical solutions to smooth the way of implementing clinical guidelines in this country through interviews with experts.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This descriptive qualitative study was conducted between January 2023 and October 2023. Data were collected through focused group discussions (FGDs) and semi-structured interviews. A purposive sampling method was used. The participants included specialist doctors, faculty members, employees, policymakers, and managers. Data collection continued until data saturation. The data of this study were analyzed by the qualitative content analysis method. Four criteria of validity, verifiability, trustworthiness, stability, and transferability were used for the reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The implementation solutions were classified into five main strategy categories, including providing necessary infrastructures, improving the development process of clinical guidelines, reforming the educational system of doctors and paramedics, providing a suitable implementation context, and creating a mechanism to follow up the implementation of guidelines.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The implementation of clinical guidelines in Iran should be paid attention to the form of a continuous process. Therefore, policymakers must have a process perspective. It is important to note that in addition to the need to provide the necessary infrastructure; this process begins with the development of clinical guidelines and continues with steps, such as the need for a proper educational system, proper implementation, and appropriate supervision.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The development and effectiveness of ability based model intervention on emotional intelligence in final year medical students: A randomized control trial.","authors":"Nan N Than, Htoo H K Soe, Adinegara B L Abas, Krishna G Rampal, Jarina Begum, Rafidah Bahari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1132_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1132_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Teaching and assessment of emotional intelligence (EI) is not a part of the current curriculum and is learned by the students only by wilful and passive observation. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a cognitive ability required to monitor one's capability of effectively controlling one's own emotions and other's feelings and discriminate among them, to use this information to guide one's thinking and actions. This randomized control study investigates the development and effectiveness of an ability-based model intervention aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence (EI) and determining EI's correlation with academic achievement in final-year medical students.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Eighty-four final-year medical students were randomly assigned in two groups. The validated ability-based EI training module was introduced to the intervention group and involved in four-hour teaching sessions using a facilitated teaching format. The study employed validated measures Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) for Malaysian students to assess emotional intelligence domains before and after the intervention. Portfolio defense total marks were used as an academic achievement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was an improvement in emotional intelligence among the intervention group, with mean (131.06) and mean difference (95%CI), 1.07 (.327 -1.815), <i>P</i> value = 0.005 compared to the control group, mean (129.99) Mean Difference (95%CI) -1.071 (-1.815 -1.327), <i>P</i> value = 0.005, respectively. The mean age (SD) of participants was 24.4 (1.22) in the intervention group and 24.2 (0.79) in the control group. The ability-based teaching module was valid to use with a validity coefficient of 0.99 and reliable, Cronbach alpha 0.89. The impact of the module on post-intervention, after adjusting the covariate of Pre EI score was significant, with a mean difference (95%CI), 1.07 (0.33,1.81), <i>P</i> value = 0.005. A non-significant correlation was observed between EI level and academic achievement following the intervention (<i>r</i> = 0.048, <i>P</i> = 0.667).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This research underscores the potential efficacy of an ability-based model intervention in fostering emotional intelligence development among medical students. The implications of improved emotional intelligence in undergraduate medical students are discussed, emphasizing the relevance of incorporating targeted interventions into medical education for the holistic preparation of future inclusion in the medical curriculum.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"188"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}