E-Learning Medical Education in Gaza During COVID-19: Students' Experiences and Policy Recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We explored medical students' perspectives on and experiences of e-learning in Gaza and proposed relevant policy recommendations.

Methods

We administered an online questionnaire to medical students in Gaza exploring (1) demographics, computer skills, and time spent on e-learning; (2) students' perception and challenges of e-learning; and (3) students' preferences of continuing medical e-learning in the future. Analysis was done using SPSS version 23.

Results

Out of 1830 students invited, 470 responded, and 227 of them were basic-level students. More female students responded (58.3%, n = 256). Most participants (n = 413, 87.9%) reported moderate to high computer skills allowing them to access e-learning. Before coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19)

SUBMITTER: Ismail A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10159240 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature