ABSTRACT

In this study it is aimed to evaluate the knowledge level of Trakya University Medical School Students about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to see the effect of committee education system.

A cross sectional survey was applied to Trakya University Medical School 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students. Four-hundred and seven students responded a survey which contained 15 questions. Knowledge level of the students on STDs was described by number (percentage) and chi-square test which are descriptive statistics.

3rd and 4th grade medical students’ knowledge level was found significantly higher than the 1st and 2nd grade medical students’ (p=0,0001). It was found out that gender doesn’t have any effect on the knowledge level (for 1st and 2nd grades p=0,285, for 3rd and 4th grades p=0,134).

It was seen that the lessons that are given in Trakya University Medical School with committee system partially increased the knowledge level on STDs.

Keywords: Sexually transmitted diseases, medical education, medical school students