Ashraf S, Mushtaq S.
Study Habits, Learning Approaches And Coping Strategies Of Medical Students.
Biomedica Jan ;34(2):113-8.

Background and Objectives: To perform better in exams, students use different learning approaches based on their previous experiences.3 Learning approach has been classified into deep, surface and strategic types. It has been proven that students with deep and strategic learning approaches consistently perform better in exams as compared toones with surface approach.5 To explore study habits, learning approaches and exam stress coping strategies of medical students used for annual exams and to find out association with their academic achievements. Methodology: This descriptive study was done from August 2016 to October 2016 at Wah medical college by the department of Pediatrics. Questionare was distributed among 300 medical students of 3rd, 4th and 5th year M.B.B.S. of the college. Results: 275 completely filled proformas were selected for the study. A large number of them were females (70.2%) and students of 5th year (42.9%). Studing alone and in their rooms was the preferred way of studying with textbook being the main resource of preparation. Majority of the students used tea and coffee to increase concentration during study. Deep learning approach and multiple resources for study were predominantly used by the distinction holders. Conclusion: This study shows that different students have different ways of preparing for exams which are co-related with their performance in exams also. Similarly the ways of relaxation to cope with the stress of exams were different among male and female students and students of different years.

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