Medical Students' Attitudes Towards Public Health Movies
Author Information
Author(s): Peter Gallagher, Nick Wilson, Richard Edwards, Rachael Cowie, Michael G Baker
Primary Institution: University of Otago, Wellington
Hypothesis
How do medical students respond to using commercial movies as a tool for learning about public health?
Conclusion
Students had very positive attitudes towards viewing public health-related commercial movies, and access rates from the library were favorable.
Supporting Evidence
- 99% of students completed the baseline questionnaire.
- 84% of students agreed that movies help them learn about social and health issues.
- Students exposed to the intensive intervention were more likely to watch at least one movie.
Takeaway
This study shows that watching movies can help medical students learn about health issues in a fun way.
Methodology
Fourth year medical students were divided into two groups and exposed to different promotional strategies for viewing public health-related movies.
Potential Biases
The study did not randomize interventions, which may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study was small and only a pilot, and the interventions were not formally assessed.
Participant Demographics
56% of participants were women, with 15% from the Middle East and South-East Asia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.033
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 74.7% - 90.8%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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