Study on the attitude of “Tomorrow’s Doctors” towards mental illness: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Different studies show different attitudes towards mental illness among medical students. This study was initiated to explore the attitude towards mental illness among medical students in a medical college of Manipur. A cross-sectional selfadministered questionnaire-based study was conducted among medical students in Manipur. Two self rating scales -Social Distance Scale and Dangerousness scale were used to assess attitude towards mental illness. Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test were applied using SPSS 22 for analysis. The students didn't keep social distance against the mentally ill, and exposure to psychiatry did not have any effect. However regarding dangerousness scale they had a negative attitude towards mental illness and as overall exposure to psychiatry did not have any effect. Medical students did not keep social distance against the mentally ill, however these students have tendency to feel that mentally ill persons are dangerous.

An Investigative Study to Evaluate the Quality of The BS Program at Gomal University and Its Affiliated Colleges Under the Semester System

“…These 􀅫indings are consistent with prior research on the subject by Bista (2016); Munnawar and Awan (2019); J. Singh (2015). In his doctoral study Majeed (2024) reported that stakeholders generally agree that the semester system effectively develops various student skills and abilities, but satisfaction levels vary.…”

“…J. Singh (2015) discovered that students hold varied opinions about the semester system. Although it focuses on the student and is credit-based, a detailed schedule, calendar, and timely results are essential for effective implementation.…”