Evaluation of Academic Success of Ankara University Faculty of  Medicine Students According to the Social Determinants of Health

Elif Nur Çakınberk; Filiz Ak Azar; Melda Doğan; Ece Korkut

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Academic Success of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Students According to the Social Determinants of Health

Yazarlar:

Elif Nur Çakınberk | Filiz Ak Azar | Melda Doğan | Ece Korkut

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Medical Education

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası Vol.78 Issue 2, pp.87-92

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352113

pISSN:

0365-8104

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Özet:

 Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social determinants of health SDOH and academic achievement among preclinical students at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. We aim to provide insights for policies and practices that promote student well-being and ensure equal support for academic achievement. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used over an 18-month period from October 2021 to March 2023. Data were collected via an online survey using Google Forms, including demographic and academic achievement information, and analyzed using statistical tests. Ethical approval was obtained, and a sample of 153 participants were used for analysis. Results: This study was conducted with 153 preclinical students at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and SDOH was assessed. The majority of participants were Turkish citizens 93.5 and female 65.4, and had various housing arrangements such as living with their parents 39.9 or living in a dormitory with roommates 32.0. Factors such as access to healthcare, monthly income, safety, social support, and environmental conditions were assessed. Academic achievement measured by Likert scale revealed that feeling free from discrimination and receiving psychological support were significantly associated with academic performance. However, other SDOHs did not show significant associations with academic achievement. Conclusion: Although SDOHs other than feeling free from discrimination and receiving psychological support did not show significant correlations in our study, further research is needed to explore their effects. Creating a supportive and non-discriminatory environment is important for the academic success and well-being of medical students.

 Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social determinants of health SDOH and academic achievement among preclinical students at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. We aim to provide insights for policies and practices that promote student well-being and ensure equal support for academic achievement. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used over an 18-month period from October 2021 to March 2023. Data were collected via an online survey using Google Forms, including demographic and academic achievement information, and analyzed using statistical tests. Ethical approval was obtained, and a sample of 153 participants were used for analysis. Results: This study was conducted with 153 preclinical students at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and SDOH was assessed. The majority of participants were Turkish citizens 93.5 and female 65.4, and had various housing arrangements such as living with their parents 39.9 or living in a dormitory with roommates 32.0. Factors such as access to healthcare, monthly income, safety, social support, and environmental conditions were assessed. Academic achievement measured by Likert scale revealed that feeling free from discrimination and receiving psychological support were significantly associated with academic performance. However, other SDOHs did not show significant associations with academic achievement. Conclusion: Although SDOHs other than feeling free from discrimination and receiving psychological support did not show significant correlations in our study, further research is needed to explore their effects. Creating a supportive and non-discriminatory environment is important for the academic success and well-being of medical students.

 Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social determinants of health SDOH and academic achievement among preclinical students at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. We aim to provide insights for policies and practices that promote student well-being and ensure equal support for academic achievement. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used over an 18-month period from October 2021 to March 2023. Data were collected via an online survey using Google Forms, including demographic and academic achievement information, and analyzed using statistical tests. Ethical approval was obtained, and a sample of 153 participants were used for analysis. Results: This study was conducted with 153 preclinical students at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and SDOH was assessed. The majority of participants were Turkish citizens 93.5 and female 65.4, and had various housing arrangements such as living with their parents 39.9 or living in a dormitory with roommates 32.0. Factors such as access to healthcare, monthly income, safety, social support, and environmental conditions were assessed. Academic achievement measured by Likert scale revealed that feeling free from discrimination and receiving psychological support were significantly associated with academic performance. However, other SDOHs did not show significant associations with academic achievement. Conclusion: Although SDOHs other than feeling free from discrimination and receiving psychological support did not show significant correlations in our study, further research is needed to explore their effects. Creating a supportive and non-discriminatory environment is important for the academic success and well-being of medical students.

 Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi klinik öncesi öğrencileri arasında sosyal sağlık belirleyicileri SDOH ile akademik başarı arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmak, öğrenci refahını destekleyen politikalar ve uygulamalar hakkında fikir vermek ve akademik başarı için eşit destek sağlama konusunda farkındalık yaratmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Ekim 2021den Mart 2023e kadar on sekiz aylık bir süre boyunca kesitsel bir anket tasarımı kullanıldı. Veriler Google Forms aracılığıyla çevrimiçi olarak toplandı ve demografik ve akademik başarı bilgilerini içeriyordu. Veriler istatistiksel testler kullanılarak analiz edildi. Etik kurul onayı alındı ve analiz için 153 katılımcıdan oluşan bir örneklem kullanıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmamızda SDOH, Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi klinik öncesi öğrencilerinden 153ü üzerinde incelendi. Katılımcıların çoğu Türk vatandaşı 93,5 ve kadındı 65,4 ve aileleriyle birlikte yaşama 39,9 veya yurtta oda arkadaşlarıyla yaşama 32,0 gibi farklı konaklama düzenlemelerine sahip oldukları görüldü. Sağlık hizmetlerine erişim, aylık gelir, güvenlik, sosyal destek ve çevresel koşullar gibi faktörler de değerlendirildi. Likert ölçeğiyle ölçülen akademik başarının ayrımcılığa uğramamak ve psikolojik destek almakla önemli ölçüde ilişkili olduğu bulundu. Ancak, diğer SDOHlerin akademik başarıyla önemli bir ilişkisi görülmedi. Sonuç: Çalışmamızda ayrımcılığa uğramamak ve psikolojik destek almak dışında SDOHlerin akademik başarıyla önemli bir ilişkisi görülmese de, etkilerini araştırmak için daha fazla çalışmaya ihtiyaç vardır. Destekleyici ve ayrımcılık yapmayan bir ortam yaratmak, tıp öğrencilerinin akademik başarısını ve refahını desteklemek için önemlidir.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Academic Success of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Students According to the Social Determinants of Health

Yazarlar:

Elif Nur Çakınberk | Filiz Ak Azar | Melda Doğan | Ece Korkut

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Medical Education

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası Vol.78 Issue 2, pp.87-92

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352113

pISSN:

0365-8104

Academic success

academic inventory scale

social determinants of health

medical students: Akademik başarı

akademik envanter ölçeği

sağlığın sosyal belirleyicileri

tıp öğrenciler

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Elif Nur Çakınberk | Filiz Ak Azar | Melda Doğan | Ece Korkut

Yayıncı: Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar: Medical Education

Dergi: Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası Vol.78 Issue 2, pp.87-92

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001352113

pISSN: 0365-8104

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Elif Nur Çakınberk | Filiz Ak Azar | Melda Doğan | Ece Korkut

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Medical Education

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası Vol.78 Issue 2, pp.87-92

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352113

pISSN:

0365-8104