What the study found
The study found that students in the final semesters of medical training reported mixed satisfaction with conditions in primary health care units during community service preparation. Overall, the stage was rated 8.68 out of 10, but some community, unit, and academic conditions were viewed unfavorably.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that improving primary care has a significant impact on both medical education and the community. They also suggest that the satisfaction findings point to areas in need of improvement.
What the researchers tested
The researchers carried out a quantitative, observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study at the University of Sonora from February 2023 to January 2024. They used a questionnaire based on the Official Mexican Standard and the university's internal guidelines, and 85 of 104 eligible students participated.
What worked and what didn't
Students reported unfavorable views in community reception, including respectful treatment, community safety, and safe access. They also reported dissatisfaction with some health unit conditions such as infrastructure, safety, furniture, and available materials, while academic conditions were generally described as satisfactory.
What to keep in mind
The summary does not describe long-term outcomes or compare these students with other groups. The findings are limited to one university and the students who participated in this survey.
Key points
- 85 of 104 eligible students took part in the survey.
- The overall stage was rated 8.68 on a 1–10 scale.
- Unfavorable community perceptions included respectful treatment, safety, and safe access.
- Students reported dissatisfaction with infrastructure, safety, furniture, and materials in some health units.
- Academic conditions were described as satisfactory overall.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Students reported mixed satisfaction in primary care training units
- Authors:
- Aziel Alejandro Peralta Ramírez, Gonzalo Armando Navarro-Armendáriz, Sergio Trujillo-López, Sayil Alejandra DeLaTorre-Othón, Simon Bernard Iloki-Assanga
- Institutions:
- Universidad de Hermosillo, Universidad de Hermosillo, Universidad de Hermosillo, Universidad de Hermosillo, Universidad de Hermosillo, Universidad de Sonora, Universidad de Sonora, Universidad de Sonora, Universidad de Sonora, Universidad de Sonora
- Publication date:
- 2026-02-11
- OpenAlex record:
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