The Level of Community Readiness in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Regarding the Reopening for in Person Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background: The covid-19 epidemic has led to a severe challenge in the educational system. This study evaluated the readiness of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences regarding the reopening for face-to-face training during the covid-19 pandemic as a community-based intervention. Methods: In a cross-sectional descriptive study in 2020, the Community Readiness Model (CRM) was used to evaluate the level of readiness of members in the Medical Universities of Isfahan. A standard semi-structured community readiness tool (CRT) was used to collect data. The total readiness score is the average score of the five of the questionnaire. The standard t-test, the one-way ANOVA were conducted to determine differences in mean scores of community sections, and the ANCOVA to evaluate the effects of intervening. Findings: The interviewees were 28 informed individuals in four departments of the academic community. The final readiness score was 6.03 ± 2.9 equivalent to the initial stage of the CRM. Students’ awareness of university condition and relevant consequences, gained the highest score (7.14 ± 2.69), whereas financial resources Received the lowest score (4.82 ± 2.94). Significant differences existed between the student section and other sections (P < 0.05). Conclusion: It is essential to evaluate the readiness for implementing any community-based intervention. analyze the views of stakeholders, and adopt relevant strategies for the readiness that must be done to achieve the expected results. In order to achieve the expected results in the implementation of any community-based intervention, it is necessary to analyze the opinions of stockholders and adopt relevant strategies. © 2023 Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.