Findings from a public engagement programme for school children aged 13-15 years about endocrinology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the utility and effectiveness of a school outreach programme in areas of lower socioeconomic status to improve understanding of common endocrine topics and the medical profession.

Methods

Two secondary school outreach sessions were conducted in July 2022. Students were invited to attend lectures delivered by medical professionals and engage in poster-making sessions using the knowledge they had gained throughout the day. Participants completed anonymised pre- and post-session surveys. Outcomes were identified using Kirkpatrick's training evaluation model. Self-reported perceptions and beliefs (Kirkpatrick's level 2a) were compared using chi-square tests. Thematic analysis of team-led poster presentations was performed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ali Baig S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11623025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature