<p>Facility-Related Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Medical Students in Human Anatomy</p>

Abstract

Introduction: Medical students' academic performance plays an important role in producing qualified graduates who will become great practitioners and workforce for the country's health sector responsible for controlling, diagnosing, and treatment of diseases. The purpose of this study was to identify college facility-related factors affecting medical students' academic performance in the human anatomy course. Methods: To achieve the objective of this study, a cross-sectional study design was carried out between January 13 and March 30, 2019. One hundred twenty study participants were recruited in the study. Data were collected using self-administered questioners. Binary and multinomial logistic regression were applied to analyze the data. Results: A total of 120 participants were included in the study. Of which, 81 (67.5%) were male while 39 (32.5%) were females. Dormitory crowdedness (AOR 3.16 (95% CI: 0.83-2.01, p= 0.11), large class size (AOR = 2.36; 95% CI: 1.11-4.64 p = 0.005), inadequate classroom facilities (AOR = 1.56; 95% CI: 1.51-4.91, p = 0.001), low internet access (AOR = 1.99; 95% CI: 1.07-3.22, p = 0.015) and inadequate anatomy-teaching model (AOR = 2.63; 95% CI: 1.17-6.12, p =0.003) were significantly associated with low performance of students in human anatomy course exam. However, college library (AOR = 0.23; 95% CI: 0.1-0.48 p = 0.061) did not show significant association with academic performance (p = 0.61). Conclusion: Dormitory crowdedness, large class size, inadequate classroom facilities, low internet access, and inadequate anatomy-teaching models were independent factors, which affect the performance of medical students in the human anatomy course exam. However, there was no significant association between the college library and the performance of study participants in this particular course.

Factors affecting academic achievement of third-year students of Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

“…In our study, we investigated the impact of place of residence on academic achievement and found that students who stayed with their families had better academic success (p=0.015; Table 2). This finding is supported by previous research, such as a study by Bakouei et al [50] and Tiruneh et al [51], which also found that university students studying in Health Sciences faculties stayed with their families were more successful. However, there are differing opinions on the impact of place of residence on academic achievement in the literature.…”

Untitled

“…Publication of the European Centre for Research Training and Development-UK inadequate books or library rooms. The finding was different with the study ofTiruneh et al (2020), who observed that availability of library resources influence students to study hard and search materials hence improve academic performance. Therefore, in order for students to perform well and build a culture of studying themselves schools should have libraries with adequate books.…”

“…This shows that classrooms were not enough for students to learn well by mean score of 2.40. This was agreed by Tiruneh et al (2020), who observed that, in adequate classrooms in schools affect academic achievement of the students at schools because in overcrowded classrooms it was difficult for teachers to reach all students during teaching and learning process. The findings were in agreement with interview guide with one of the school head in Longido District, who reported that, "According to the number of students we had, we are missing enough classrooms.…”

“…In addition, large sample reduced number of errors. Tiruneh et al (2020), conducted a study on Facility-Related Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Medical Students in Human Anatomy California and observed that, physical facilities like overcrowded dormitories, inadequate classroom facilities, low internet access, availability of library resources and large class size affect academic achievement of the students at schools. School physical facilities play a fundamental role in improving the academic performance of the students in the school system.…”

The impact of behavior change communication on healthy living movement-related knowledge and behavior among adolescents: A mixed-methods study

“…But the improvement in BMI and anemia among adolescents was not significant. Factors related to intervention education are adequate facilities and infrastructure, such as appropriate large rooms, not crowded nor loud, clear sound, attractive slides, good projector, and overall conducive environments (Mushtaq & Khan, 2012;Tiruneh et al, 2020). In addition, the brain during adolescence is very plastic for receiving stimulations (Konrad et al, 2013), including positive information about health issues to support the maturation of developmental functions and morphology (Spear, 2013).…”