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3. Effects of Medical Study on Sports Activities of Medical Students in Azad Kashmir

1. Malik Asrar Ahmed 2. Amir Ahmed

1. Asstt. Prof. of Surgery, 2. Asstt. Prof. of Orthopedic Surgery, Poonch Medical College, Rawlakot, AJ&K

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the effects of medical study on sports activities of medical students.  

Study Duration: cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at PMC in Rawlakot AJ&K from March 2013 5o March 2015.

Materials and Methods: This study obtained data (88 persons) in a purposive sample from the entire second year class using a structured self-administered questionnaire, with 88% response rate.

Results: Out of total 88 respondents, 63 girls (72%) and 25 boys (28%) with a mean age of 19 participated. More than 80% respondents had many friends, 81% girls and 36% boys didn’t have time to meet them ((p<.000). Around 89% girls and 68% boys didn’t have time to play ((p.029), 40% hostelite and non-hostelite could play (p<.991), and 76% boys and 65% girls perceived burdensome medical study which deprived them from regularly meeting their friends and participating in these activities.

Conclusion: Findings of this study have broader implications for furnishing academic environment in medical institutions of Pakistan more conducive, supportive and effective. Medical institutions should review their curriculum and teaching/learning schedules and try to redesign their educational programs keeping a balance between study load and sports activities of a medical student. Students should also be encouraged to set their priorities and try to ensure this balance.

Key Words: Medical Study, Sports Activities, Medical Students

Citation of article: Ahmed MA, Ahmed A. Effects of Medical Study on Sports Activities of Medical Students


in Azad Kashmir Med Forum 2015;26(10):11-15.