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  • the new Medical College admission test implications for teaching psychology
    American Psychologist, 2016
    Co-Authors: Karen Mitchell, Richard S Lewis, Jason M Satterfield, Barry A Hong
    Abstract:

    This year's applicants to Medical school took a newly revised version of the Medical College Admission Test. Unlike applicants in the past, they were asked to demonstrate their knowledge and use of concepts commonly taught in introductory psychology courses. The new Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Test asked applicants to demonstrate the ways in which psychological, social, and biological factors influence perceptions and reactions to the world; behavior and behavior change; what people think about themselves and others; the cultural and social differences that influence well-being; and the relationships among social stratification, access to resources, and well-being. Building from the classic biopsychosocial model, this article provides the rationale for testing psychology concepts in application to Medical school. It describes the concepts and skills that the new exam tests and shows how they lay the foundation for learning in Medical school about the behavioral and sociocultural determinants of health. This article discusses the implications of these changes for undergraduate psychology faculty and psychology curricula as well as their importance to the profession of psychology at large.

  • assessing the validity of the updated Medical College admission test
    Academic Medicine, 1994
    Co-Authors: Karen Mitchell, R Haynes, J Koenig
    Abstract:

    This report represents early information about the validity of the updated Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) battery introduced in 1991. Data are given on both the use of the new examination in the selection of Medical students and its estimated predictive value for freshman students' performance. Admission officials from 114 institutions responded to a survey on Medical school admission practices and on the use of MCAT data; also elicited were assessments of the examination in relation to its design and implementation objectives. Regression-based evaluations of the predictive validity of the MCAT, undergraduate grades, and of undergraduate selectivity data for first-year grades at 12 institutions are described. Survey responses suggest that MCAT data are viewed in relation to the varied information needs of admission decision making and are supplemented by other academic and nonacademic information in selection. The new battery generally is judged favorably by admission officials. Predictive validity results reflect the usefulness of MCAT scores, undergraduate grades, and selectivity data for identifying individuals apt to succeed in Medical school. The authors conclude that preliminary information about the results of the new examination is encouraging. The members of the MCAT Validity Studies Advisory Group, who assisted the authors in framing and conducting the research presented in this report, continue their research and deliberations about the use, utility, and impact of the updated MCAT.

Ellen R Julian - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Haile, Michael Tamene - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Assessment of Prevalence and Associated Factors of Preterm Birth at St Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Journal of Health Medicine and Nursing, 2020
    Co-Authors: Haile, Michael Tamene
    Abstract:

    Background: Preterm birth has been referring to as babies born alive before 37 weeks’ births include Medical conditions of the mother or completed weeks or 259 days of gestation of pregnancy are completed.  Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Objective; To assess prevalence and associated factor of preterm births among mother who gave birth at St Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 2018. Methods: Institutional based quantitative cross-sectional study design was conducted in maternity ward and emergency gynecology-obstetrics outpatient department among mothers who gave birth from June 01 –June 20, 2018 at St. Paul’s hospital millennium Medical College. Data was entered into Epi-info version7 and export into SPSS versions 23.0 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to identify predictors of maternal satisfaction towards childbirth service by considering p-value less than 0.05. Result: The study revealed that the prevalence of preterm birth at St. Paul’s hospital was   19.8%. The highest contributing maternal factor were history of pregnancy induced hypertension(PIH) and bleeding during pregnancy (AOR= 4.13 95%CI = 0.208,7.114) (AOR=4,001 95%CI 1.014,15.795) respectively; followed by urinary tract infection (UTI) (AOR=2.31195%CI 0.147,6.58) which all showed statistically significant association. Conclusion and recommendation: the higher prevalence of preterm birth of ~20 % was highly associated with most likely preventable or minimal complications causes with regular Antenatal follow up. Pregnant mothers should be regularly screen for PIH, bleeding, UTI & PROM as it was revealed by the study these factors increased the risk of preterm delivery. In addition, improving maternal healthcare, community health education and awareness campaigns for service utilization may decrease the rate of preterm birth and its consequence. Keywords: Preterm, Maternal, Fetal, neonatal, prevalence DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/79-02 Publication date:August 31st 202

  • Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Neonatal Jaundice in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
    Journal of Health Medicine and Nursing, 2020
    Co-Authors: Haile, Michael Tamene
    Abstract:

    Purpose : The aim of the study is to assess   prevalence and contributing factors of neonatal jaundice among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, from January 1 to December 31, 2018. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019.  Methods : A cross-sectional   institution   based   retrospective study was conducted on 338 samples selected using systematic random sampling taken from a one-year retrospective review of Medical records. These neonates were admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College from January 1 to December 31, 2018. Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Data was collected by a structured checklist format then entered and analyzed using SPSS 23. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to identify contributing factors of neonatal jaundice considering p-value less than 0.05. Results : Among 338 total neonates enrolled under this study the prevalence of neonatal jaundice was found to be [p=45 (13.3%), CI=1.83-1.90].  The factors which show statistically significant relationship between hyperbilirubinemia were inadequate breast feeding with AOR = 30.770 (CI=9.974-94.929), followed by presence of cephalhematoma AOR=9.627(CI=2.651-34.958) and neonatal infection or sepsis having AOR =4.690 (CI=1.529-14.390), maternal age AOR=.092 (CI=.016-.528), and breast milk jaundice AOR=.026 (CI=.003-.206) both do not reach statistical significance. Conclusion : By identifying the contributing factors earlier, we may be able to modify them and reduce the need for neonatal intensive care unit admissions for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. Keywords: hyperbilirubinemia, neonates, infection, prematurity DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/74-03 Publication date:May 31st 202

Arvind Kasturi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • study on elder abuse and neglect among patients in a Medical College hospital bangalore india
    Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 2016
    Co-Authors: Catherin Nisha, Steve Manjaly, Pretesh Rohan Kiran, Betsy Mathew, Arvind Kasturi
    Abstract:

    Elder abuse and neglect is a problem that occurs across all settings and all populations. Elder abuse has many forms, such as abandonment, emotional or psychological abuse, financial or material exploitation, neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. We conducted this research to determine the prevalence of various types of abuse and neglect and their associated factors among elderly patients attending the urban and rural geriatric clinics at a Medical College hospital in Bangalore, India. A total of 200 elderly patients participated in the study. The overall prevalence of elder abuse or neglect was 32 (16%), comprised of: verbal abuse in 25 (12.5%); neglect in 22 (11%); financial abuse in 17 (8.5%); and physical abuse in 3 (1.5%). Hence, many elderly patients had experienced multiple forms of abuse. There was statistically significant association between elder abuse and total financial dependence, lack of social support, and depression among the elderly patients.

Barry A Hong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the new Medical College admission test implications for teaching psychology
    American Psychologist, 2016
    Co-Authors: Karen Mitchell, Richard S Lewis, Jason M Satterfield, Barry A Hong
    Abstract:

    This year's applicants to Medical school took a newly revised version of the Medical College Admission Test. Unlike applicants in the past, they were asked to demonstrate their knowledge and use of concepts commonly taught in introductory psychology courses. The new Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Test asked applicants to demonstrate the ways in which psychological, social, and biological factors influence perceptions and reactions to the world; behavior and behavior change; what people think about themselves and others; the cultural and social differences that influence well-being; and the relationships among social stratification, access to resources, and well-being. Building from the classic biopsychosocial model, this article provides the rationale for testing psychology concepts in application to Medical school. It describes the concepts and skills that the new exam tests and shows how they lay the foundation for learning in Medical school about the behavioral and sociocultural determinants of health. This article discusses the implications of these changes for undergraduate psychology faculty and psychology curricula as well as their importance to the profession of psychology at large.