Influence of Family on Saudi Arabian Emergency Medical Services Students.
Journal Title: Irish Journal of Paramedicine - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives To identify influences on learning for Saudi male students studying Emergency Medical Services at a college in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Previous research on influences on student learning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia focused on the historical development of education in Saudi Arabia, English language development, and intrinsic motivations of students. Excluded is a focus on students studying Emergency Medical Services. Methods Exploratory sequential mixed-method was applied. Results Family support was an exceptionally strong predictor of student confidence in both skills and post-graduate EMS employment. Concepts involving application, memorization, motivation, and English language did not present as statically significant. The discovery of the strong influences that a family can have on Saudi EMS student’s confidence is noteworthy, as this was not previously discovered in the literature. Conclusions This discovery holds practical implications for EMS education and training programs as emphasizes the importance of developing practical ways to include a student’s family as a source of support in ensuring student success and confidence.
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William Leggio
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