A cross-sectional evaluation of knowledge and attitudes of medical interns regarding social service practices in healthcare institutions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10894726 |
|---|---|
| Authors | İrem Şevik (0000-0001-6536-1665, Public Health Department, Ege University , Izmir, 35100, corresponding author), Simge Kuyucu (Medicine, Ege University , Izmir, 35100), Özgün Torcu (0000-0002-4789-094X, Medicine, Ege University , Izmir, 35100), Meltem Çiçeklioğlu (Public Health Department, Ege University , Izmir, 35100) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1141-1160 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcae178 |
| OpenAlex | W4404444505 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 49 |
Interprofessional collaboration is essential for holistic healthcare, yet social work remains under-integrated in medical curricula, particularly in Türkiye. Neoliberal policies have weakened community-based services, increasing the need to address gaps in medical education regarding social work’s role in addressing social determinants of health. This is especially critical given Türkiye’s demographic shifts, such as an aging population and rising social inequalities. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of intern doctors at a university in Izmir, Türkiye, regarding social work practices in healthcare and to identify associated factors. A sample of 181 was selected through simple random sampling. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, t-test, Spearman correlation, and factor analyses. The Cronbach’s alpha for the attitude scale was 0.87. A significant portion (34.8 percent) had not heard of the social work profession, and 56.4 percent were unaware of social workers in their institution. Female students and those encountering underserved patients showed higher knowledge scores. There was a weak positive correlation between knowledge and attitudes. Factors influencing attitudes included gender, familiarity with social work, encountering underserved patients and financial status. Changes in medical education are needed to enhance interprofessional collaboration, with further research recommended on gender roles and attitudes towards social work
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |