Medical Students' Willingness to Work on the COVID-19 Frontline in China
Author Information
Author(s): Jia Yuehui, Han Yunfeng, Xie Zhiping, Chen Xiaoting, Li Wenting, Ma Shuli, Wang Jun, Ge Jie
Primary Institution: Qiqihar Medical University
Hypothesis
What factors influence medical students' willingness to work on the COVID-19 frontline during the pandemic?
Conclusion
The majority of medical students in China were willing to contribute to COVID-19 work during the pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- 85.40% of medical students expressed willingness to work on the COVID-19 frontline.
- Females showed a higher willingness to work compared to males.
- Students from urban areas were more willing to work than those from rural areas.
- Students whose family members had never been infected with COVID-19 were more willing to work.
Takeaway
Most medical students in China wanted to help fight COVID-19, especially if they had family in healthcare or had a strong desire to be doctors.
Methodology
A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted using an online questionnaire from 23 March to 19 April 2021.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to non-probability sampling.
Limitations
The study used non-probability sampling, which may have induced selection bias.
Participant Demographics
5022 medical students aged 15-27 years from 31 provinces in mainland China, with 39.55% male and 60.45% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.100–1.549
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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