Influence factor analysis of medical undergraduates′ attitudes toward medical statistics
Hu han1, Li Chen2, Wang Ling2, Yang Zhe2, Liang Ying2, Xia Jielai2, Shang lei2, Xu Yongyong2
14th Class, 10th Company, Cadet Brigade, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi′an, 710032, China. 2.Health Statistics, the Fourth Military Medical University
Abstract：Objective Attitude toward medical statistics is an important factor for learning effect. It is helpful to know the medical undergraduates study attitudes and relative influences for current cultivation mode optimization. Methods A specialized questionnaire was developed based on international standard questionnaire SATS to evaluate the current attitudes of Chinese medical undergraduates toward medical statistics teaching, learning and application. Multiple regression analysis was used to find the main influence factors of attitude. Results Four hundred and ninety-five questionnaires were completed by junior students and analyzed. Logical thinking ability score was significantly higher than mathematics foundation and computer basis scores (P<0.001). More than fifty percent medical undergraduates held positive attitudes toward medical statistics with strong learning interests. Application of statistical software was considered to be developed with more attention. Survey results also showed that attitudes toward medical statistics might be influenced mainly by logical thinking ability, mathematics foundation and computer basis (P<0.05). Conclusion Stratified application development should be enhanced according to the knowledge background of medical undergraduates.
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