Impact of Hands-On Training in Neurology on Neurophobia in Medical Students In Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Cedric Aka Kadjo; Nancy Essoin-de souza; Muriel Amon-tanoh; Cedric Agbo-panzo; Fiacre Offoumou; Arlette Aka Désirée; Davide Baugnan; Bi Axel Toa; Gloire Chubaka Magala; Constance Yapo-Ehounoud; Christian Tanoh; Evelyne Aka-Diarra; Berthe Assi

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Cedric Aka Kadjo Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7893-7702
Nancy Essoin-de souza Neurology Department, Treichville University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3853-0232
Muriel Amon-tanoh Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4480-3580
Cedric Agbo-panzo Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7134-6688
Fiacre Offoumou Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8703-8321
Arlette Aka Désirée Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1665-2500
Davide Baugnan Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Bi Axel Toa Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3104-6251
Gloire Chubaka Magala Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Constance Yapo-Ehounoud Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9001-1381
Christian Tanoh Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0763-6961
Evelyne Aka-Diarra Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Berthe Assi Neurology Department, Cocody University Hospital, Abidjan, Ivory Coast https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0201-9405

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neurophobia, hands-on training, abidjan

Abstract

Background: Several educational strategies have been suggested to alleviate neurophobia. This study seeks to evaluate the influence of a hands-on clinical rotation in a neurology department on the levels of neurophobia experienced by medical students in Abidjan. Methods: This study employed a prospective, analytical, and descriptive research design. At the start and conclusion of each practical internship, students were required to complete an anonymous questionnaire that included two sections: sociodemographic data and the Neuro-Q score. Students were identified as neurophobic if their neuro-Q score was above 16. This threshold is validated for medical trainees, such as our population. Results: The analysis of proportion demonstrates a significant difference at the 5% significance level between the pre-internship and post-internship proportions of individuals with neurophobia across the surveyed population (p < 0.05). Further examination by educational level reveals significant differences in proportions for specific levels of study. The significant difference in neurophobic subjects is observed exclusively among Master 1 students (p < 0.05). Discussion: The findings of our study indicate that practical training in neurology may contribute to a decrease in neurophobia among students, with the extent of this effect differing among various subgroups. Conclusion: It is imperative to introduce strategies designed to mitigate neurophobia in medical students during the initial stages of their training.

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