Perception of the Family Adoption Program Among MBBS Undergraduates in a Private Medical College: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Central India

Abstract

Background: The Family Adoption Program (FAP) is a pioneering initiative
aimed at promoting community-based learning and healthcare delivery among
medical undergraduates. The program involves the adoption of families by
medical students trained by faculties of Community Medicine department, then
only they provide comprehensive healthcare services, health education, and
promote preventive measures to improve the overall well-being of their adopted
families.
Objectives: To assess the perception of FAP among MBBS students in a
private medical college of Central India.
Methodology: The cross-sectionalstudy was conducted in the Department of
Community Medicine at Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Postgraduate
Institute (SAMC & PGI), Indore, Madhya Pradesh among MBBS studentsof
2021 and 2022 batch. A predesigned, semi-structured
questionnairewascompleted by all participants with the help of goggle form
during their practical class. A total of 240responses from the 2021 batch and
229 responses from the 2022 batch was obtained.Appropriate statistical analysis
was done at the end of study.
Results: A total of 469 MBBS students (2021 and 2022 batch) participated in
the study, showing positive experiences with the Family Adoption Program
(FAP). The majority reported improved communication skills, sufficient faculty
support, and perceived FAP as necessary for their professional development.
Overall, FAP was found to be beneficial for MBBS students.
Conclusion-The study concludes that the Family Adoption Program (FAP) is a
valuable learning experience for MBBS students, enhancing their
communication skills, community exposure, and professional development.
Recommendations-Increase awareness and knowledge of FAP, improve
community exposure, enhance faculty support, and consider making FAP a
mandatory part of the medical curriculum along with regular health camps.