Medical students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of module study guides: a mixed-methods study in Saudi Arabia - Summary - MDSpire

Medical students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of module study guides: a mixed-methods study in Saudi Arabia

  • By

  • Muhammad Imran

  • Mukhtiar Baig

  • Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi

  • Razaz Aldemyati

  • Zohair Jamil Gazzaz

  • May 28, 2026

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Objective:

To examine medical students’ perceptions and satisfaction with module study guides (SGs) at the Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Findings:
  • 43.5% of students expressed satisfaction with SGs.
  • 60.4% agreed that guides were available before modules.
  • Preclinical students were 2.5 times more likely to be satisfied compared to clinical students.
  • Female students reported higher satisfaction than male students.
Interpretation:

Remove unsupported conclusions and focus on summarizing qualitative findings.

Limitations:
  • The study's findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific context of King Abdulaziz University.
  • Potential response bias due to self-reported satisfaction measures.
Conclusion:

Revise to avoid recommendations and focus on summarizing findings.

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