Medical Students’ Perceptions of the Medical Education Learning Environment at the University of Nairobi: II. A Qualitative Study
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Date
2020-11Author
Ojuka, Daniel
Aseta, Faith
Githambo, Beth
Wambua, Brian
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Background: The educational environment (EE) has a
significant influence on effective student learning. The
Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure
(DREEM) is a validated tool to assess the EE. A
DREEM survey done in early 2019 among medical
students at the University of Nairobi highlighted many
problems. It was therefore important to explore why
such perceptions existed among the medical students.
Objectives: To explore medical students’ perceptions of
the medical education learning environment at the
University of Nairobi. Methods: Qualitative focus
group discussions (FGD) were held among medical
students in years III to VI in groups of between 8and 12
students. The discussions were recorded using a
Samsung J6 phone voice recorder, transcribed, coded,
and analysed for themes until saturation was reached.
Results: We held six FGD with medical students in
years III to VI and identified four thematic areas: 1) poor
educational infrastructure, 2) poor educational structure,
3) teacher-centred teaching, and 4) lack of social support
for students in difficulties. Conclusion: Exploring the
perceptions of the EE confirmed students have a poor
view of the educational environment. The issues raised
are good feedback on teaching, governance and the
social culture of the institution.
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University of Nairobi
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