. 2023 Sep 8;23:649. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04626-1

Table 1.

Interview guide questions

Section	Interview Guide
1. Attitudes Towards Older Adult Care	Asking open-ended questions to explore the attitudes of medical students towards older adult care in Iran. • What are your general perceptions about providing healthcare to older adults in Iran? • How do you feel about working with older adult patients compared to younger patients? • Do you think there are any specific challenges or benefits associated with caring for older adults? If yes, please explain. • Have you had any personal experiences that have influenced your attitudes towards older adult care?
2. Factors Influencing Attitudes	Probe deeper into the underlying factors that contribute to the attitudes identified in the previous section. • What are some of the factors that shape your attitudes towards older adult care? • Are there any cultural, societal, or educational factors that influence your perception of older adults and their care? • How does the current medical curriculum address the care of older adults? Do you think it adequately prepares you? • Are there any personal or professional role models who have influenced your perception of older adult care? If yes, how?
3. Addressing Negative Attitudes	Explore potential strategies for addressing negative attitudes towards older adult care among medical students in Iran. • In your opinion, what can be done to improve medical education regarding the care of older adults? • Are there any specific training programs or interventions that you think would be effective in changing negative attitudes? • How can the curriculum be modified to enhance awareness, empathy, and skills related to older adult care? • What kind of support systems or resources do you believe would be helpful for medical students to develop positive attitudes?

Section

Interview Guide

1. Attitudes Towards Older Adult Care

Asking open-ended questions to explore the attitudes of medical students towards older adult care in Iran.

• What are your general perceptions about providing healthcare to older adults in Iran?

• How do you feel about working with older adult patients compared to younger patients?

• Do you think there are any specific challenges or benefits associated with caring for older adults? If yes, please explain.

• Have you had any personal experiences that have influenced your attitudes towards older adult care?

2. Factors Influencing Attitudes

Probe deeper into the underlying factors that contribute to the attitudes identified in the previous section.

• What are some of the factors that shape your attitudes towards older adult care?

• Are there any cultural, societal, or educational factors that influence your perception of older adults and their care?

• How does the current medical curriculum address the care of older adults? Do you think it adequately prepares you?

• Are there any personal or professional role models who have influenced your perception of older adult care? If yes, how?

3. Addressing Negative Attitudes

Explore potential strategies for addressing negative attitudes towards older adult care among medical students in Iran.

• In your opinion, what can be done to improve medical education regarding the care of older adults?

• Are there any specific training programs or interventions that you think would be effective in changing negative attitudes?

• How can the curriculum be modified to enhance awareness, empathy, and skills related to older adult care?

• What kind of support systems or resources do you believe would be helpful for medical students to develop positive attitudes?