Author/Authors :
Khaje، Ebrahim نويسنده Infections & Tropical Disease Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), Iran Khaje, Ebrahim , Jahanshahi، Keramat Allah نويسنده Behavioural and Neurosciences Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences(HUMS), Iran , , Arabzade، Nasim نويسنده Infections & Tropical Disease Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), Iran , , Nesari، Nima نويسنده Student Research Committee, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. , , Jahangiri، Zahra نويسنده Hormozgan Fertility & Infertility Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences(HUMS), Iran , , Mahboobi، Hamidreza نويسنده Student Research Committee, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences (HUMS), Bandar Abbas, Iran. ,
Abstract :
The ability to access, evaluate and use information in each profession is one of the most effective materials of individual success. Accessing updated medical information is vital for physicians.
In a descriptive cross sectional study performed in Bandar Abbas, the capital city of Hormozgan province in the southern part of Iran. Data the internet and computer usage was examined among medical students. All of the medical students were included in our study. Students who didn’t agree to participate in our study were excluded.
Data was collected using a questionnaire that contained demographic information and 21 questions regarding internet and computer usage. The usage of internet, word, powerpoint, excel, outlook and access was assessed by multiple choice question (always, often, sometimes, never). Each answer received 0 to 3 points and for each student the summed score was assumed. The data was entered in SPSS 13 software and the descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
