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Abstract
Introduction: There is a research gap about quantitative assessment of students’ readiness for and satisfaction with blended learning (BL) in Egypt, especially among integrated modular-based medical students, Mansoura University. Aim of study: To measure students’ readiness for and satisfaction with BL and to determine their associated factors. Subjects and methods: Th This is a cross-sectional study with analytic component conducted during the academic year 2020-2021 involving 592 medical students enrolled in the integrated education at Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt. Readiness for and satisfaction with BL were assessed using a valid and reliable survey for students’ readiness and another satisfaction survey, which was a modified Students’ Evaluation of Educational Quality (SEEQ) survey. Results: More than half of students (52%) were ready for BL, while only 50% of students were satisfied with BL. The independent predictors for students’ readiness are having a fast broadband internet access, second academic year, and having privacy concerns (AOR of 1.927, 1.900, and 0.391; respectively). Moreover, students’ readiness for BL is the most important predictor for students’ satisfaction (AOR=1.825), followed by living with family or friends (AOR=1.581), then enough family income (AOR=1.460). Conclusion: Students’ attitude towards BL is not good and needs interventions to improve their optimal use for getting the maximum benefits. There is a crucial need for effective training for students to use ultimately the available online resources. The most important matter in students’ view is the duration of semesters that should be increased to provide students with enough time for studying the course materials and contents well.