Self-directed learning for medical graduates: A boon or bane in disguise? A cross-sectional study in Chennai.

Background: Self-directed learning (SDL) is an essential aspect of adult education or andragogy, gaining significance in medical education with the introduction of competency-based medical education. The primary objective of this study is to assess the self-directed learning abilities of second-year medical undergraduates in Chennai, South India, and to identify potential challenges and gaps in their learning process.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 82 second-year medical students attending self-directed learning sessions at a medical college in Chennai.

Development and validation of scale assessing the knowledge about breast feeding benefits and practices among antenatal and postnatal mothers in South India.

Background: Developing a scale to address the breastfeeding benefits and practices among antenatal and postnatal mothers is important as it helps in evaluating the change in the behavior, attitude, and practice with appropriate health education.

Aim: This study was done to develop and validate a scale to assess the knowledge about the breastfeeding benefits and practices in Tamil language among antenatal and postnatal mothers belonging to rural areas of Chengalpattu, South India.

Methods: We developed a scale to assess the knowledge about the benefits and practices of breastfeeding through literature review and expert opinion.