Rocky Chun Chung Cheung|Bixia Chen|Chien-Ju Ho|George L. Tipoe|Jian Feng Yang
“Where is the spleen? Where are the lungs?”—An investigation of the level of anatomical knowledge of the Hong Kong public
University of Bristol|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong
abstract article investigates level anatomical knowledge hong kong public uses data help suggest public engagement activities health campaigns raise health literacy general population annual public engagement event organized university hong kong 250 attendees took survey assessing basic anatomical knowledge putting organsstructures correct positions description analysis correlation analysis independent sample test oneway anova analysis conducted spss 270 overall mean score 65 20 achieved differences various demographic parameters analyzed results showed better performance survey associated younger age higher educational levels healthcare experience also statistically significant difference correctly positioning thyroid males females interestingly misconceptions thought arise bespoke use chinese language survey data reflected room improvement level anatomical knowledge among public notably older age groups attributed partially lack public outreach initiatives established anatomyfocused programs restricted public exposure anatomical knowledge hindered development anatomical sciences hong kong conclusion knowledge public human body needs improved possible solutions improve public awareness health raised