The State of Academic Bullying Among Medical Students in Tanzania: Prevalence, Forms and Associated Factors. A Cross-Sectional Study

Autor: Harold L. Mashauri, Cornel M. Angolile, Baraka L. Max, Angela O. Makule, Ashrak M. Peter, Lisbeth Mhando, Francis Sakita
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, Vol 11 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2382-1205
23821205
DOI: 10.1177/23821205241301928
Popis: Introduction Academic bullying is prevalent in medical schools due to their unique study settings. Globally, the prevalence of academic bullying is increasing markedly; it ranges from 27% to 99.1%. However, the extent, forms, and associated factors of academic bullying among medical students in Tanzania are unknown. Objective To determine the prevalence, forms, and factors associated with academic bullying among medical students in Tanzania. Methodology This was a cross-sectional study among medical students in 10 medical schools in Tanzania using an online structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis included the use of frequencies, percentages, chi-square and univariate logistic regression at 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and significance at p-value
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