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RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 215-218


Factors associated with absteenism and its effect on academic performance among private medical students of Karachi, Pakistan

Faryal Nawab, Mehak Ali Maitlo, Sundus Fatima, Zulqarnain Hyder, Alina Atif.



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Objective: To determine the frequency and evaluate predictors of low attendance and its impact on academic performance among private medical college students in Karachi.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinnah Medical and Dental College from August 2022 to February 2023. A sample of 300 students was selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, and academic performance was assessed using cumulative GPA (cGPA) and attendance records. SPSS version 23 was utilized to analyze the data. Binary Logistic regression was employed to analyze factors associated with low attendance, with p

Key words: Absenteeism, academic performance, medical education, medical students, Pakistan.





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