AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF STUDY HABITS AMONG FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS, JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

Dr. Ravi Kant, Dr. Srishti Jain, Dr. Rajeev Yadav, Dr. Suresh Chand Soni

Abstract


Background: To perform well in academics medical students has to acquire good skills and knowledge,
for which study habits are very important. Objective: To assess quality of study habits among rst year
MBBS students and its associated factors. Material and Methods: Observational cross-sectional study among 140 MBBS rst
year students of SMS Medical College, Jaipur from Mar 2023 to May 2023. The data was collected by using Study habits
inventory questionnaire. Results: Out of all 140 students, 61% were females. 10% had Good, 78% had average and 12% had
poor quality study habits. Various factors are associated with quality of study habits in our study like gender, residence and
source of inspiration to study. Conclusion: Present study found that only 10% students had good quality study habits. Female
gender, home residency and self-motivation among students were found associated with good quality study habits.


Keywords


Study habits, study habits inventory, rst year MBBS students

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