2015
DOI: 10.1111/medu.12753
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Illness and risk behaviour in health care students studying abroad

Abstract: University authorities are responsible for the safety and well-being of students studying abroad. This study supplies organisers and students with epidemiological data that will help improve pre-travel preparation and increase student awareness of the potential risks associated with studying abroad.

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“…Safety in a turbulent world with unfamiliar environments requires the student to prepare for known and unknown risks. This includes consideration of travelling companions [ 27 , 39 ], accommodation [ 49 ], ‘street-wise’ behaviour, local and distant travel opportunities, and an understanding of political, social and geographical contexts [ 6 , 23 , 28 – 30 , 33 , 34 , 74 ]. Preparation can range from simple pre-departure briefings to courses on major humanitarian crises.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Safety in a turbulent world with unfamiliar environments requires the student to prepare for known and unknown risks. This includes consideration of travelling companions [ 27 , 39 ], accommodation [ 49 ], ‘street-wise’ behaviour, local and distant travel opportunities, and an understanding of political, social and geographical contexts [ 6 , 23 , 28 – 30 , 33 , 34 , 74 ]. Preparation can range from simple pre-departure briefings to courses on major humanitarian crises.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This has largely been covered in the occupational risk and pre-departure briefing themes. Medical students need to avoid the assumption that they are inherently competent in self-care, so therefore specifically prepare for illness in the host country [ 6 ]. This includes: actively organising preventative care, knowing what health care is available to them in country, and how to seek assistance and who to inform in the case of illness [ 23 , 25 , 49 , 78 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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