Measures to prevent ragging in medical colleges.

Abstract

Objective: To explore measures to prevent ragging in medical colleges.
Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out from December 10, 2022, to February 10, 2023. A purposive sampling method was employed to select 100 hostel students and 30 faculty members from various medical colleges in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Prior to the distribution of the semi-structured questionnaire, informed consent was obtained from all participants.
Results: Findings revealed that 42% of students and 18% of faculty endorsed the installation of awareness posters in medical colleges to highlight the risks associated with ragging. Furthermore, 23% of faculty and 84% of students ex-pressed that establishing committees to combat ragging would be beneficial. Counselling services for senior students were advocated by 65% of faculty and 47% of students, while 53% of faculty and 38% of senior students suggested the creation of separate hostels for junior students.
Conclusion: Medical institutions should enforce strict policies to eradicate ragging, which includes establishing special-ized committees and displaying informative posters. Additionally, offering separate accommodations for junior students may further reduce the occurrence of ragging. In addition to academic education, institutions ought to cultivate an at-mosphere that promotes ethical principles, self-assurance, and character growth among their students.

Keywords: Behavior, Social Behavior, Harassment, Non-Sexual, Bullying, Ragging.