Impact of class attendance on academic performance in the subject of physiology

Abstract

Conclusion: This study has found a positive relationship between class attendance and academic performance of the students both in theory and practicals in the subject of physiology suggesting that high attendance is crucial for learning in medicine. [...]this study was conducted to find out the effect of class attendance on students' academic performance in our setting among 1st-year medical students in the subject of physiology. [12]Attending classes regularly might also encourage professional socialization in addition to having a potentially positive impact on the course performance[13,14] which help medical students to develop professional skills, behaviors, attitudes, and values that are an integral part to becoming a future successful doctor. [...]the teaching faculty should try to maintain a healthy interactive educational environment to facilitate learning and provide encouragement to students to attend the classes regularly.