Pre-test and post-test evaluation of knowledge of “Role of doctors in society” – A foundation course topic in first-year medical undergraduate students
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First author - Dr Sruthi S, Second & corresponding author-Dr Glory JosephineAbstract
INTRODUCTION
A professional and competent doctor plays a key role in the betterment of society. Hence, it is necessary to impart knowledge about “Role of doctors in society” during the foundation course period itself through effective teaching-learning methodologies.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
This study analyzed the level of improvement in the knowledge about the role of doctors in society using pre-test and post-test models of learning.
MATERIALS & METHODS
The study was conducted in a classroom of 250 1st year MBBS students. Structured pre-test and post-test questionnaire was designed based on the concept of the foundation course topic “Role of doctors in society” and given at the beginning and end of the class.
RESULTS
Out of the 250 first year MBBS students, 136 (54.4%) were females and 114 (45.6%) were males. The study revealed that among 250 students, 196 (78.4%) had inadequate knowledge, 51 (20.4%) had moderate knowledge, and only 3 (1.2%) had adequate knowledge in pre-test. After administration of the post-test, 113 (45.2%) had adequate knowledge, 111 (44.4%) had moderate knowledge, and 26 (10.4%) had inadequate knowledge. The paired “t”-test showed a high level of significance (0.001).
CONCLUSION
This study proved the effectiveness of the foundation course topic “Role of doctors in society” in improving the attentiveness and knowledge of the students.
KEY WORDS: Pre-test, Post-test, doctors, Knowledge, undergraduates
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