Knowledge and awareness of the medical students about injuries in forensic perspective
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract: Injuries can occur due to various reasons. It can occur accidentally or self-inflicted or caused by the other persons. Examination of such injuries can provide important data for the management as well as for the medico-legal purposes. Medical students are constantly exposed to these injuries and thus they must be aware about it. This study was done to study the knowledge and awareness of the medical students about forensic perspectives of various types of injuries.The study was done with the help of specially prepared questionnaires. The students of third and final year were participated in the study. The medical students were told to gather in the lecture hall, told about the subject and only the students willing to participate in the study were given the questionnaire and their responses were collected. Total 128 medical students were participated in the study. In general the medical students have knowledge and awareness about the various types of injuries and its forensic perspectives. Out of 128 medical students, 72 were male students and 56 were female students. 112 (87.5%) medical students were aware of the forensic sciences and its importance in the medical field.Though the knowledge and awareness of the medical students were sufficient, there were certain areas was present which were lacking in information. Keywords:Injury, Forensic pathology, Medical students.
Authors and Affiliations
RajeshreeRajendra Gaware, PravinJayram Tayade, SuhasiniPravin Tayade
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