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Perspectives of Medical Students on E-Learning in the Surgery Module
Anas Abdulqader Fathuldeen1, Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari1, Eyad Mohammed Khalifah1, Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid1, Abdulaziz Saad Alqahtani2, Fahaad Saleh Alenazi3, Sager Holyl Alruwaili4, Mohammed Anizan Alshmmri5, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris6
1 Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Sakaka, KSA
2 Department of ENT, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Sakaka, KSA
3 Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Sakaka, KSA
4 Department of Surgery, Orthopedic Division, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Sakaka, KSA
5 Department of Intensive Care, Rafha Central Hospital, Northern Region, KSA
6 Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Sakaka, KSA; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaeim Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan
Correspondence Address:
Saadeldin Ahmed Idris
Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, MPC6+MJ8, Hail 55473; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaeim Alazhari University, Khartoum
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/ajprhc.ajprhc_87_22
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Objectives: The goal of this study was to explore medical students' perceptions, assess their experiences, and identify obstacles to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to understand the factors behind its adoption and application as a learning means in the surgery module. Materials and Methods: Data were gathered from undergraduate medical students, at the University of Hail, KSA, in their surgery module using an electronic questionnaire. Subsequently, SPSS version 25.0 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA) has been used for analysis. Results: The study included 72 students, with a participation rate of 85.7%. Students positively perceived technology (M = 4.024 ± 0.94 and P < 0.001). Most respondents (79.5%) claimed that e-learning required less time for studying than the conventional learning technique (M = 4.14 ± 1.052 and P < 0.001). They had positive perceptions of the implications of e-learning (M = 3.92 ± 0.89 and P < 0.001). Regarding the perception toward instructors, 53.9% admitted that when instructors use computer technologies, it adequately met their needs. The mean agreeability to online quizzes was high (M = 3.8264 ± 0.910). More than half preferred the blended style of learning. A-70.9% interested in using e-learning (M = 3.83 ± 1.278 and P < 0.001). There was no statistical difference among genders (P > 0.05). Conclusion: This study addresses the determinants behind the adoption and use of e-learning within the surgery module. Therefore, it will support the event of a rational approach to an effective application of e-learning and look at it as a positive initiative toward development and alteration.
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