Research Article | Open Access
Issues in the pre-vocational training of learners attending the Sechenov Pre-University Resource Center
Vladislav R. Kuchma Anna Yu. Makarova Natalia L. Yamshchikovа Anna R. Virabova
Pages: 4084-4093
Abstract
Research objective. Study of the time use, awareness of risks, attention and mnemic indicators, psychophysiological status and coordination tremorometry of RC learners.
Materials and methods. An analysis was made of 1562 units of measurement and of 447,220 responses obtained
from 180 Grade 10 and 11 students attending the medical pre-university. A correlation analysis was conducted and a coefficient of contingency, weighted mean values (M), standard deviations (SD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI)
as well as a coefficient of correlation (r) were calculated.
Results. An investigation of high school students’ activities, their quality of life and time use revealed negative
lifestyle factors. The students use electronic devices outside of school 3.8 times more than in class. Only 56% of
students are aware of health risk factors and 50% of students are focused on leading a healthy lifestyle. The study of
the RC students’ psycho-physiological status revealed that high personal and situational anxiety, low memory
performance and the insufficiently stable neuromuscular apparatus of the hand during dynamic activities having a
negative impact on the development of the professional qualities of prospective medical workers.
Conclusion. RC learners need comprehensive primary and secondary preventive measures to maintain their health
and reduce risks during training
Keywords
time use, risk factors, psycho-physiological status.