Pamela Arias

Department of Medicine, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru

Publications

  • Research Article   
    Factors Associated with the Level of General Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus in Students in the Last Two Years of Medical School: A Cross Sectional Study
    Author(s): Flavia Tejada42484* and Pamela Arias42485

    Background: In Peru, there have been no studies on the knowledge of medical students about type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) which is relevant to ensure adequate preparation to address one of the pathologies with the highest burden of disease in this country. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study conducted in students in the last two years of medical school. A virtual survey was conducted using a previously validated questionnaire to find the general knowledge level of DM2. In addition, factors associated with the knowledge level were explored using appropriate hypothesis tests. Results: A total of 127 participants were included, 58 externships and 69 internships. The mean knowledge of DM2 was 67.14% in general and was the same in internships and externships. An association was found between knowledge and living w.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.31858/0975-8453.13.10.645-651

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