ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE LEVELS OF HITIT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND DEPARTMENT OF NURSING STUDENTS REGARDING FORENSIC BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Authors : Zeynep Doğan, Demet Tatar, Aysel Veyisoğlu

Pages : 136-150

Doi:10.55895/sshs.1732692

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Publication Date : 2025-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Forensic biological analyses have an important place in the elucidation of crimes. In this context, evaluating the knowledge and awareness levels of forensic biological analyzes can contribute to the development of medical and nursing students\\\' education curricula. This study aims to determine the knowledge levels of Hitit University Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing students about forensic biological analysis, DNA analysis, toxicology, microscopic examination and other forensic medicine applications. The data were collected by questionnaire method and the knowledge and interest levels of the students towards forensic biological analysis were statistically analyzed. The findings showed that medical school students had a higher level of knowledge about forensic biological analysis, while nursing students had a relatively lower level of knowledge. This result is due to the fact that the medical school curriculum includes more biological sciences and forensic medicine courses. On the other hand, it was observed that the educational content on forensic biological analysis was limited in the nursing program. The findings of the study reveal that education on forensic biological analysis should be strengthened in both programs. As a result, it was concluded that more comprehensive training on forensic biological analysis should be provided in health professions education and curricula should be reorganized to increase awareness in this field.
Keywords : DNA analizi, Adli biyolojik analizler, Sağlık meslekleri, Tıp fakültesi, Hemşirelik bölümü.

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