Medical student advocacy and action: a student-led initiative to prevent firearm violence

Rachel H. Safeek, Karen Udoh, Suzanne McGee, Charles Kodner, Monica Ann Shaw and Susan Sawning ()
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Rachel H. Safeek: University of Florida
Karen Udoh: Johns Hopkins University
Suzanne McGee: Baptist Health Louisville
Charles Kodner: Norton Healthcare
Monica Ann Shaw: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Susan Sawning: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 2024, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-6

Abstract: Abstract Firearm violence continues to substantially increase, yet medical education is largely devoid of firearm injury prevention efforts. We evaluated reactions to Gun Violence Prevention Week (GVPW) sessions to initiate a longitudinal curriculum. All 280 participants were invited to evaluate GVPW through post-session surveys and 158 responded; 77% (124/158) were medical students. One hundred nine participants reported no prior training. Themes from open-ended questions confirmed GVPW significance by noting importance of (1) advocacy/community, (2) personal narratives, and (3) skill-based strategies. Participants expressed need for further training. Future directions include required firearm violence prevention training for all medical students.

Date: 2024
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