Universities and neglected diseases: it is not enough to have the knowledge, it must be applied

Caramori, Carlos Antonio; Barraviera, Benedito

doi:10.1590/s1678-91992011000100001

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“…Resources and fund should be allocated for the control activities for NTDs. Many studies worldwide recommended that medical students should be encouraged to perform community research studies with university financial support for research and join international training programs focusing on field research activities and mutual good chances between the developed and developing countries [22,26,27]. an obstacle to compare our results appropriately.…”

Section: Plos Neglected Tropical Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 95%

The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study

2020

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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic diseases affecting 1.2 billion people worldwide, with more burden in the developing communities. Improving awareness about NTDs is a powerful affordable long-term intervention for infection control. In literature, there is a limited number of studies in the developing countries assessing the awareness of healthcare providers regarding these diseases. The present study aimed at assessing the awareness of a sample of Cairo University medical and nursing students regarding NTDs. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 184 medical and nursing students in Cairo University. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire in English language with an estimated completion time of 15 minutes was used for evaluation. It included question categories which cover the knowledge about NTDs and control measures as well as the willingness to participate in NTDs control activities. Content analysis was performed on the materials and specifications of the epidemiology course given to medical and nursing students. Out of the study participants, 26% knew the meaning of NTDs. The main source of their knowledge was social media followed by the epidemiology course. A percentage of 33% of the students agreed that NTDs are of public health importance in Egypt. Thirty four percent of the participants expressed their willingness to participate in control activities for NTDs. Comparing medical and nursing students, a higher percentage of the nursing students stated that NTDs are causing a public health problem in Egypt with a statistically significant difference (P value < 0.001), while a statistically significant higher percentage of medical students believed that the awareness level regarding NTDs in Egypt is low (P value = 0.002). Cairo University medical and nursing students in this study showed a gap in the level of knowledge regarding NTDs and their control activities which represents a great threat to the control of these diseases.

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Section: Plos Neglected Tropical Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 95%

The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study

2020

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“…16 In Brazil, however, they deserve special attention from researchers and healthcare policymakers. 17 The RNPC supports the clinical trials necessary for producing new national pharmaceuticals, principally those relating to neglected diseases. It is very important for the RNPC to promote scientific knowledge, thus meeting the demands of public concerns.…”

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confidence: 99%

Clinical investigations for SUS, the Brazilian public health system

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Scientific and technological development is crucial for advancing the Brazilian health system and for promoting quality of life. The way in which the Brazilian Ministry of Health has supported clinical research to provide autonomy, self-sufficiency, competitiveness and innovation for the healthcare industrial production complex, in accordance with the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation in Healthcare, was analyzed. DESIGN AND SETTING: Descriptive investigation, based on secondary data, conducted at the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Health. METHODS:The Ministry of Health's research management database, PesquisaSaúde, was analyzed from 2002 to 2009, using the key word "clinical research" in the fields "primary sub-agenda" or "secondary subagenda". The 368 projects retrieved were sorted into six categories: basic biomedical research, preclinical studies, expanded clinical research, clinical trials, infrastructure support and health technology assessment. From a structured review on "clinical research funding", results from selected countries are presented and discussed. RESULTS: The amount invested was R$ 140 million. The largest number of projects supported "basic biomedical research", while the highest amounts invested were in "clinical trials" and "infrastructure support". The southeastern region had the greatest proportion of projects and financial resources. , empregando a palavra chave "pesquisa clínica" nos campos "sub-agenda principal" ou "sub-agenda secundária". Foram encontrados 368 projetos, classificados em seis categorias: pesquisa biomédica básica, estudos pré-clínicos, pesquisa clínica expandida, ensaios clínicos, infraestrutura e avaliação de tecnologias em saúde. A partir da revisão estruturada sobre "financiamento da pesquisa clínica", resultados de países selecionados são apresentados e discutidos. RESULTADOS: O total investido foi R$ 140 milhões. A maioria dos projetos apoiou "pesquisa biomédica básica" e os maiores investimentos foram em "ensaios clínicos" e projetos de "infra-estrutura". O Sudeste deteve a maior proporção de projetos e recursos financeiros. Em alguns aspectos, o Brasil está à frente de outros países do BRICS (Rússia, Índia, China e África do Sul), sobretudo no estabelecimento da Rede Nacional de Pesquisa Clínica. CONCLUSÃO: O MS assegurou investimentos para incentivar a pesquisa clínica no Brasil, contribuindo para promover a coesão entre os investigadores, as políticas de saúde e o complexo industrial da saúde.

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“…In this study, the lack of progression in epidemiological knowledge may need to be addressed in different ways including participation and commitment from students and medical schools. For instance, some attempts to improve overall education on NTD include the introduction of courses or seminars targeted to NTD [ 5 , 15 , 16 ], local research studies carried out by students with university financial support [ 12 , 17 – 20 ]; and participation in international training programs based on field research activities which become “twinning” opportunities between developed and developing countries [ 21 , 22 ].…”

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Medical Student Knowledge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study

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In developing countries, education to health-care professionals is a cornerstone in the battle against neglected tropical diseases (NTD). Studies evaluating the level of knowledge of medical students in clinical and socio-demographic aspects of NTD are lacking. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted among students from a 7 year-curriculum medical school in Peru to assess their knowledge of NTD by using a pilot survey comprised by two blocks of 10 short questions. Block I consisted of socio-demographic and epidemiological questions whereas block II included clinical vignettes. Each correct answer had the value of 1 point. Out of 597 responders (response rate: 68.4%), 583 were considered to have valid surveys (male:female ratio: 1:1.01; mean age 21 years, SD ± 2.42). Total knowledge showed a raising trend through the 7-year curriculum. Clinical knowledge seemed to improve towards the end of medical school whereas socio-demographic and epidemiological concepts only showed progress the first 4 years of medical school, remaining static for the rest of the curricular years (p = 0.66). Higher mean scores in socio-demographic and epidemiological knowledge compared to clinical knowledge were seen in the first two years (p<0.001) whereas the last three years showed higher scores in clinical knowledge (p<0.001). In conclusion, students from this private medical school gained substantial knowledge in NTD throughout the career which seems to be related to improvement in clinical knowledge rather than to socio-demographic and epidemiological concepts. This study assures the feasibility of measuring the level of knowledge of NTD in medical students and stresses the importance of evaluating education on NTD as it may need more emphasis in epidemiological concepts, especially at developing countries such as Peru where many people are affected by these preventable and treatable diseases.

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Universities and neglected diseases: it is not enough to have the knowledge, it must be applied

Cited by 7 publications

References 6 publications

The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study

The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study

Clinical investigations for SUS, the Brazilian public health system

Medical Student Knowledge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study

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