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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education: Medical students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding electronic learning

University of Tripoli · Libyan International Medical University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption in medical education and healthcare systems worldwide. The disease can cause life-threatening conditions and it presents challenges for medical education, as instructors must deliver lectures safely, while ensuring the integrity and continuity of the medical education process. It is therefore important to assess the usability of online learning methods, and to determine their feasibility and adequacy for medical students. We aimed to provide an overview of the situation experienced by medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students regarding…

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Keywords
  • Pandemic
  • Medical education
  • Usability
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Medicine
  • Computer-assisted web interviewing
  • Health care
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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