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| العنوان: |
Assessing the presence of sustainability education in the curriculum of medical students and surgical trainees in Africa: A cross‐sectional study. |
| المؤلفون: |
Zolo, Yvan, Demissie, Mihret A., Echengi, Emmanuel M., Davis, Banturaki, Ornella, Pokam F., Sichimba, Dawin, Dalle, David U., Simo, Flora, Sunday, Chidiebere I., Pulani, Yanelisa, Esene, Ignatius |
| المصدر: |
Health Science Reports; Jul2024, Vol. 7 Issue 7, p1-12, 12p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MEDICAL students, MEDICAL education, CURRICULUM, MEDICAL school curriculum, SUSTAINABILITY, SURGICAL education, CONSCIOUSNESS raising |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
AFRICA |
| مستخلص: |
Background and Aims: Integrating sustainability principles into medical and surgical curricula raises awareness and empowers future healthcare professionals to adopt sustainable practices, reducing the environmental impact of surgical care. This study aims to assess the presence of sustainability education in African medical schools and surgical residency curricula to inform policymakers and educators in African healthcare systems. Methods: This cross‐sectional study was undertaken through an online survey among medical students and surgical trainees in African countries to describe the presence of sustainability education in surgical training programs and medical curricula across Africa. The results of this survey were reported in accordance with the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E‐Surveys (CHERRIES). Results: A total of 141 participants from 17 countries responded to our e‐survey, primarily consisting of undergraduate medical students (92.2%, n = 130). Only 9.2% of participants reported familiarity with the concept of sustainability in surgical care, and 60.3% stated that they had yet to receive any education on sustainability. Waste management was the most commonly taught sustainability topic among those who confirmed the presence of sustainability education in their curricula. Additionally, 76% of participants reported not participating in sustainability‐related projects during their training. Conclusion: This study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive integration of sustainability principles in surgical care and identifies barriers, such as a lack of awareness and resources to this integration. Addressing these gaps and implementing the suggested approaches can lead to more environmentally conscious and socially responsible surgical systems in Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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