Research Article

Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers

Volume: 5 Number: 2 May 31, 2024
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Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding vaccines recommended for healthcare workers. Methods: This study is a descriptive and cross-sectional research. The data for the study were collected between November 8, 2023, and December 25, 2023. The study sample comprises 206 6th-year medical students enrolled in the 2023-2024 academic year at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine. In the study, a 26-item questionnaire form, developed by the researcher through a review of the literature, was employed. Results: It was observed that students were most familiar with hepatitis B (96.1%), hepatitis A (86.4%), diphtheria-tetanus (70.4%) and MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine (63.6%) among the vaccines routinely recommended for healthcare workers. The rates of participants, whose source of information was lectures, knowing 4 or more vaccines out of the 6 routinely recommended for healthcare workers, were significantly higher compared to those who received information from publications and healthcare institutions (p<0.001). Conclusion: It is important for physicians to have sufficient knowledge not only about vaccinations for adults and children but also for healthcare worker vaccinations. This is crucial for both employee safety and patient safety. Throughout medical education, these vaccines recommended for healthcare workers should be explained in detail to students, emphasizing their importance.

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Ethical Statement

27.10.2023 tarihli "Tıp Fakültesi 6.Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Sağlık Çalışanı Rutin Aşıları ile İlgili Bilgi Düzeylerinin Değerlendirilmesi" başlıklı araştırma projeniz, 07.11.2023 tarihli Yerel Etik Kurul Toplantısında görüşülmüş olup, kurulun konu ile ilgili 2023/525 sayılı kararı ekte sunulmuştur.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 31, 2024

Submission Date

February 13, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 8, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Yıldırım, D. İ., & Demir, B. (2024). Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers. Troia Medical Journal, 5(2), 50-57. https://doi.org/10.55665/troiamedj.1436227
AMA
1.Yıldırım Dİ, Demir B. Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers. Troia Med J. 2024;5(2):50-57. doi:10.55665/troiamedj.1436227
Chicago
Yıldırım, Duygu İlke, and Büşra Demir. 2024. “Evaluation of the Knowledge Levels of 6th-Year Medical Faculty Students Regarding Routine Vaccines Recommended for Healthcare Workers”. Troia Medical Journal 5 (2): 50-57. https://doi.org/10.55665/troiamedj.1436227.
EndNote
Yıldırım Dİ, Demir B (May 1, 2024) Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers. Troia Medical Journal 5 2 50–57.
IEEE
[1]D. İ. Yıldırım and B. Demir, “Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers”, Troia Med J, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 50–57, May 2024, doi: 10.55665/troiamedj.1436227.
ISNAD
Yıldırım, Duygu İlke - Demir, Büşra. “Evaluation of the Knowledge Levels of 6th-Year Medical Faculty Students Regarding Routine Vaccines Recommended for Healthcare Workers”. Troia Medical Journal 5/2 (May 1, 2024): 50-57. https://doi.org/10.55665/troiamedj.1436227.
JAMA
1.Yıldırım Dİ, Demir B. Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers. Troia Med J. 2024;5:50–57.
MLA
Yıldırım, Duygu İlke, and Büşra Demir. “Evaluation of the Knowledge Levels of 6th-Year Medical Faculty Students Regarding Routine Vaccines Recommended for Healthcare Workers”. Troia Medical Journal, vol. 5, no. 2, May 2024, pp. 50-57, doi:10.55665/troiamedj.1436227.
Vancouver
1.Duygu İlke Yıldırım, Büşra Demir. Evaluation of the knowledge levels of 6th-year medical faculty students regarding routine vaccines recommended for healthcare workers. Troia Med J. 2024 May 1;5(2):50-7. doi:10.55665/troiamedj.1436227