COVID-19 and the impact on the education of healthcare professionals across countries with a particular focus on developing countries

Chowdhury, Kona; Etando, Ayukafangha; Shahwan, Moyad; Škrbić, Ranko; Jairoun, Ammar Abdulrahman; Haque, Mainul; Godman, Brian

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“…Consequently, this study aims to assess non-medical HCP academic staff perceptions regarding the current challenges of Covid-19 on online teaching systems. This builds on the earlier study regarding dental and medical education in Bangladesh following the closure of universities in Bangladesh and similar studies in other LMICs 16,19,21,31,43 .…”

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“…All face-to-face teaching-learning programs and other academic activities, such as conferences, workshops, and sports activities, were also typically halted in the initial days following the Covid-19 [16][17][18][19] . Subsequently, globally traditional face-toface teaching was replaced by online or e-learning programs across countries [19][20][21] .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Online education, or e-learning, is a subcategory of a distance learning system that denotes educational models utilizing information technologies to provide teaching-learning instruction to pupils in variable locations, which was necessary following the closure of universities 22,23 . However, this raised many issues, especially among low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), which included inadequate training of faculty members beforehand in e-learning techniques, affordability of internet bundles and computer equipment among students, and quiet locations for studying (Figure 1) 19,21,24,25 . This was less of an issue among high-income countries with typically greater utilization of online teaching-learning instructional methods before the pandemic, better availability of necessary equipment, and affordability of internet bundles 20,21,[26][27][28] .…”

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“…However, this raised many issues, especially among low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), which included inadequate training of faculty members beforehand in e-learning techniques, affordability of internet bundles and computer equipment among students, and quiet locations for studying (Figure 1) 19,21,24,25 . This was less of an issue among high-income countries with typically greater utilization of online teaching-learning instructional methods before the pandemic, better availability of necessary equipment, and affordability of internet bundles 20,21,[26][27][28] .…”

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“…It has been reported that Bangladesh and many other LMICs had limited experience with online learning at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic among academic staff and students and poor internet access, and high prices for the internet 19,21,29 . Other studies have revealed that improved faculty training on e-learning among LMICs, students supported financially to purchase the necessary equipment and internet bundles, launching Covid-19 prevention protocols including providing protective equipment, video-recorded lectures, tutorials to make up for a lost time, and simulated methods to teach clinical aspects, have all helped address identified barriers, with hybrid approaches to learning likely to stay 19,21,[30][31][32] . Other identified issues include addressing stress and mental health issues 16,19,23 .…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 on The Teaching of Non-Medical Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh: Observations and Implications From A Pilot Study

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Mou

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Bangladesh J Med Sci

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Objective: At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, educational establishments, including universities, were closed. Educators in high-income countries quickly shifted all education online, building on available infrastructures and approaches. However, there were concerns in developing countries regarding the necessary skills among students and faculty as well as financial support for equipment and the internet. Consequently, a pilot was undertaken in Bangladesh to determine the impact of Covid-19 on the non-medical education system, building on similar research with healthcare professionals. Materials and Methods: A purposively designed questionnaire was disseminated among eight non-medical healthcare educators in private and public universities in Bangladesh. Results and Discussion: Private university educators reported their universities readily adopted e-learning systems and resumed classes more quickly than public universities. Both private and public university educators shared similar challenges, including a lack of training on e-learning initially, variable internet connections, affordability of internet bundles, concerns with available devices, as well as mental stress of faculty and students. Private universities reduced their tuition fees, extended submission deadlines, and shared class recordings to address challenges. Public universities arranged student loans, established Covid-19 testing centers, and the trained students in biosafety practices and molecular tests to volunteer in testing facilities. Conclusion: Lessons learned from the pandemic emphasize introducing hybrid education systems with full technological and financial support, alongside biosafety education in the curriculum. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 04 October’22 Page : 731-743

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The Impact of COVID-19 on The Teaching of Non-Medical Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh: Observations and Implications From A Pilot Study

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Antimicrobial Prescribing Confidence and Knowledge Regarding Drug Resistance: Perception of Medical Students in Malaysia and the Implications

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Haq³

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Background: Worldwide, microbes are becoming more dangerous by acquiring virulent skills to adapt and develop antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is a concern as this increases morbidity, mortality, and costs. Consequently, physicians need to be trained inappropriate prescribing, starting with medical students. Objective: Evaluate medical students' confidence in antimicrobial agent prescribing and drug resistance Methods: Cross-sectional study assessing medical students' knowledge, perception, and confidence in prescribing antimicrobial agents and drug resistance in a Malaysian University. A universal sampling method was used. Results: Most respondents believe that educational input regarding overall prescribing was sufficient. Regarding the principle of appropriate and accurate prescriptions, female medical students had less knowledge [Odds Ratio (OR)=0.51; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.25-0.99; p=0.050]. Year-IV and Year-V students had more excellent knowledge than Year-III students regarding confidence in antibiotic prescribing. Year-V students also showed appreciably higher confidence in the broad principles of prescribing, including infectious diseases, compared to those in other years. Conclusion: Overall, medical students, gain more excellent knowledge and confidence regarding prescribing, including antimicrobials, as their academic careers progress.

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The prevalence of olfactory dysfunction and its associated factors in patients with COVID-19 infection: A Hospital-based study

Hasan

Tamanna

Jamal

et al. 2023

Bangladesh J Med Sci

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Background: The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is a global viral pandemic that originated in East Asia (China) and is quickly spreading to every corner of the globe. In Bangladesh, no research has been conducted on olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 infected patients and its associated factors. We aimed to determine the correlation between olfactory dysfunction (OD), particularly anosmia and COVID-19 infected patients’ demographic and clinical characteristics. Methods: We conducted a hospital based prospective observational study. We collected patients’ information, including laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 test results from a COVID dedicated hospital, Square Hospitals Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh. We used the Pearson Chi-square test and logistic regression model to assess the associations between demographic and clinical characteristics and OD (i.e. anosmia). Results: Out of 600 COVID-19 positive patients, 38.7% were diagnosed with OD. We found that patients’ age, smoking status, cough, dyspnea, sore throat, asthenia, and nausea or vomiting were significantly associated with anosmia. We observed smoking patients were 1.73 times more likely to experience anosmia than non-smoking patients Odd ratio (OR)=1.73, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.01-2.98]. Interestingly, our data showed that the risk of developing anosmia was greater in younger patients than in older patients, and this risk decreased as age increased (OR) range for different age groups: 1.26 to 1.08]. In addition, patients who complained of asthenia had a significantly double risk of developing anosmia [OR = 1.96, CI = 1.23-3.06]. Conclusions: Our study shows that 38.7% of patients diagnosed with OD. Patients’ age, smoking status, and asthenia are significantly positively associated with anosmia. Since anosmia can be a significant marker for the diagnosis of COVID-19, we suggest regular screening of OD in patients with early symptoms of COVID-19, particularly younger patients, smokers, and who complained of asthenia. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 01 January’23 Page : 195-204

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COVID-19 and the impact on the education of healthcare professionals across countries with a particular focus on developing countries

Abstract: not available Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 221-232

Cited by 8 publications

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The Impact of COVID-19 on The Teaching of Non-Medical Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh: Observations and Implications From A Pilot Study

The Impact of COVID-19 on The Teaching of Non-Medical Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh: Observations and Implications From A Pilot Study

Antimicrobial Prescribing Confidence and Knowledge Regarding Drug Resistance: Perception of Medical Students in Malaysia and the Implications

The prevalence of olfactory dysfunction and its associated factors in patients with COVID-19 infection: A Hospital-based study

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