Reasons of absence from clinical foundation classes from the viewpoints of medical students of Semnan University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract:
Introduction
Absence of students from classes can reduce the quality of education and increase the failure rate. The present study aims to assess the reasons of absence from classes in basic sciences from the viewpoints of medical students of Semnan University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Methods
This cross-sectional study was performed using a questionnaire with the participation of medical students who undertook basic science's course and BSc. students who studied in year two of the course. A questionnaire containing demographic data and factors influencing on student's absence including teacher, student, educational processing and physical conditions of classrooms was designed. Students completed the questionnaire before starting of lectures in classrooms. Results
The results showed that 39% of students were absent two hours and 22.4% were absent for four hours per course credit and 38.6% said they were not aim to be absent except in emergency situation. at all. Inappropriate teaching was identified as the main reason for absence (3.53 / 4±1.1) followed by inadequate sleep the night before the class (3.45 / 4±1.33) lack of scholarship in teaching (3.43 / 4±1.21) and lack of self-interest to the field (1.76 / 4±1.13). Conclusion
Education planners should consider factors influencing on absence of students. In faculty recruitment, academic proficiency and scholarship of teaching should also be considered. Moreover, emotional status of students should be noticed.Keywords:
Absence , students , medical school , opinion , Iran
Language:
Persian
Published:
The Journal of Medical Education and Development, Volume:8 Issue: 1, 2013
Page:
65
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