Internet Use Among Medical Students in Lahore, Pakistan
Author Information
Author(s): Jadoon Nauman A, Zahid Muhammad F, Mansoorulhaq Hafiz, Ullah Sami, Jadoon Bilal A, Raza Ali, Hussain Mansoor, Yaqoob Rehan, Shahzad Mohammad A
Primary Institution: Nishtar Medical College Hospital
Hypothesis
What is the pattern of internet access and utilization by medical students in Pakistan?
Conclusion
Most medical students have internet access and use it for academic and personal reasons, but they underutilize its potential for learning.
Supporting Evidence
- 84.0% of students reported experience with internet use.
- 42.1% used the internet occasionally.
- 61.0% used the internet for both academic and personal activities.
- 70.5% preferred to use the internet at home.
- Only 34.0% felt confident in searching for articles online.
Takeaway
Medical students in Lahore use the internet a lot, but they don't use it as well as they could for their studies.
Methodology
A structured questionnaire was administered to 750 medical students in clinical years at various medical colleges in Lahore.
Potential Biases
Potential respondent bias due to anonymous questionnaire.
Limitations
Self-reported data and differences in internet access and training among institutions.
Participant Demographics
532 students responded, with a mean age of 21.04 years; 59.6% were female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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