Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Study Among Medical Students on Skin Disorder and Drugs Used in Skin Disorders: A Pre and Post Questionnaire Analysis

Skin disorders are a major global health burden, affecting individuals across all age groups and significantly impacting their quality of life.Dermatological conditions require appropriate pharmacological management, and medical students must possess a strong understanding of the drugs used to treat such conditions.This study aimed to evaluate the baseline knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of second-year MBBS students at G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur, regarding drugs used in dermatology, before and after a 2-hour educational intervention in the form of a lecture.A Pre and post-lecture questionnaire, designed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning skin disorders and their treatments, was completed by 210 students.Results showed a significant increase in students' knowledge, with correct identification of skin conditions such as Herpes labialis and Scabies improving from 69% to 99.5% and 2.5% to 97.6%, respectively.Knowledge of dermatological drugs, including Acylcovir and corticosteroids, also showed marked improvement.In terms of learning preferences, students expressed a slight increase in preference for PowerPoint lectures, although direct patient interaction remained highly favored.The study found that the lecture improved students' confidence in managing dermatological conditions, with the proportion of students finding dermatology "often" difficult dropping from 37% to 16.4%.This study highlights the effectiveness of focused educational interventions in enhancing medical students' dermatological knowledge and suggests the integration of diverse teaching methods for better clinical preparedness.