A Retrospective Study to Estimate the Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among First Year MBBS Students of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha, Hisar.

Introduction: Anemia is a most common public healthproblem affecting around 1.9 billion population of the world.It is a severe public health problem in India. Medical studentsare vulnerable to develop anemia due to irregular eatinghabits due to hectic study schedule. Anemia among this agegroup has significant health consequences resulting in poorcognition, decreased attention span and memory affectingthe performance, depressed immunity, repeated infections,increased fatigue, and shortness of breath, dizziness, blurredvision, low endurance and irregular menstruation.Material and Methods: This study is conducted among 100students of both gender taking admission in MBBS first yearat MAMC, Agroha. Hemoglobin values and other relevantdetails of the students were taken from academic sectionsubmitted at time of admission. World Health Organizationcriteria were taken to determine the severity of anemia.Modified B.G. Prasad scale was used to assess the socioeconomic status of the family. Data was first entered into MSexcel sheet and then was exported to SPSS version 20.0 forappropriate analysis.Results: Prevalence of anemia came out to be 54% amongstudy subjects. Difference between the mean levels ofhemoglobin across the genders came out be statisticallysignificant (P=<0.001).Conclusion: Prevalence of anemia is high among the studysubjects with more prevalence among females study subjects.There is a need to accelerate efforts for achieving control ofanemia by strengthening multi-sectoral partnership involvinggovernment departments, academic institutions, bilateralagencies and food industry.

Effectiveness Of Animated Teaching Over Model Teaching In Embryology For First Year Mbbs Students

Introduction: Animated teaching method imparts a better understanding in studying the basis of Embryology in3 dimension. Whereas in the conventional method of teaching embryology the use of clay models which enablesthe students to handle, touch and there by visualize in two dimension and three dimension. So, the aim of thestudy is to find out which one of the following two methods is more effective in teaching embryology among firstyear MBBS students.Materials and methods: 150 first year MBBS student at DMWIMS was divided into Group A (75) and Group-B (75).For Group-A embryology classes was conducted using animated vedios in lecture classes. For Group-B the sametopic was taken by using clay models and lectures. Then MCQ test was conducted. Later the groups were crossedover and took the feedback from both the groups. The data was analysed by SPSS software version 16.Results: The test results showed there was no statistical difference in the knowledge scores in MCQ test ofstudents in both the groups. The feedback was collected and analysed by proportion test which showed animatedembryological teaching was better than clay model teaching in understanding the concept, basis, functionalrelations of embryology.Conclusion: The present study showed that performance was same in both the methodologies but perception ofstudents was that they were able to understand better by animated teaching then clay model teaching. This mayhelp teachers to incorporate these both innovative teaching methods in teaching embryology for betterunderstanding along with routine lectures.

Hematology OSPE In The First Year MBBS Curriculum - A Feasibility And Acceptability Study.

Abstracts: Background and Objectives: The use of OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Examination) for formative assessment has great potential as the learners can gain insight into the elements making up their competencies as well as ongoing feedback on personal strengths and weaknesses. The first year MBBS students are required to perform one hematology practical during university exams (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences). One of the important practical, Differential Leucocyte Count (DLC), was therefore chosen to introduce the OSPE pattern in hematology assessment and study its acceptability and feasibility. Methodology: The study was conducted in the Department of Physiology. 100 students were introduced to OSPE by a short lecture and a role play. Seven important steps (skills) of the DLC practical were assessed. Feedback from students was taken by a questionnaire and from faculty members and laboratory assistant by interview. Results: More than 90% of the students accepted OSPE in terms of learning the steps of the practical, clinical relevance and fairness in assessment. However, majority of students felt that the physical and mental effort needed was greater. The faculty commented favourably on the objectivity of assessment and potential to give feedback to learners and the support staff commented on greater workload and time needed for OSPE. Conclusion: Our study showed a high acceptability among students and faculty towards OSPE as a fair, objective and unbiased method of assessment compared to traditional method. The resources required, however, were greater. The study highlighted a need for continuous faculty development and increase in human resources to develop a comprehensive OSPE bank in future