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Jarab AS, Al-Qerem W, Alzoubi KH, Abu Heshmeh SR, Hayek M, Al Hamarneh YN, Aburuz S. Confidence, attitude, and practice of scientific research among health professions' students in the United Arab Emirates. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304357. [PMID: 38820321 PMCID: PMC11142569 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the confidence, attitude, and scientific research practices of undergraduate students of different health profession specialties. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, an online-based questionnaire was distributed as a Google Form via groups and pages of medical universities available on social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter to the second- to sixth-year students of different health profession specialties in different universities across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the period from October through December 2023 using the convenience sampling technique. The questionnaire included four parts that assessed socio-demographics and custom-designed research-related questions (6 items), perceived confidence (8 items), attitudes (14 items), and the practice in the context of scientific research and its implementation (9 items). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore the variables associated with the study outcomes, including confidence, attitudes, and practice levels. RESULTS The study included 522 undergraduate students. The participants reported low confidence, a negative attitude, and low scientific research practice. Regression results revealed that individuals without prior research experiences were less likely to have high confidence and practice compared to those with previous research experience (OR = 0.634, 95% CI: 0.426-0.945, p = 0.025; and OR = 0.139, 95%Cl: 0.090-0.216, P<0.001, respectively). Additionally, participants who reported difficulty in differentiating between various literature resources were less likely to have high confidence and practice compared to those who reported the ability to differentiate (OR = 0.627, 95% CI: 0.42-0.935, p = 0.022, and OR = 0.370, 95%Cl: 0.237-0.579, p<0.001, respectively). Furthermore, individuals who had not taught research methods in their undergraduate studies were less likely to have high practice (OR = 0.505, 95%Cl: 0.309-0.823, p = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS Undergraduates of different medical specialties in the UAE demonstrated acceptable levels of confidence and attitude toward scientific research, with several areas for practice improvement. Education and training courses focusing on various aspects of scientific research should be incorporated into the medical curricula in order to enhance students' confidence and practice of scientific research.
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- Anan S. Jarab
- College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, The United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Zhan C, Zhang Y. Perception, practice, and barriers toward research among pediatric undergraduates: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:364. [PMID: 38570767 PMCID: PMC10988852 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05361-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Scientific research activities are crucial for the development of clinician-scientists. However, few people pay attention to the current situation of medical research in pediatric medical students in China. This study aims to assess the perceptions, practices and barriers toward medical research of pediatric undergraduates. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among third-year, fourth-year and fifth-year pediatric students from Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China via an anonymous online questionnaire. The questionnaires were also received from fifth-year students majoring in other medicine programs [clinical medicine ("5 + 3") and clinical medicine (5-year)]. RESULTS The response rate of pediatric undergraduates was 88.3% (68/77). The total sample of students enrolled in the study was 124, including 36 students majoring in clinical medicine ("5 + 3") and 20 students majoring in clinical medicine (5-year). Most students from pediatrics ("5 + 3") recognized that research was important. Practices in scientific research activities are not satisfactory. A total of 51.5%, 35.3% and 36.8% of the pediatric students participated in research training, research projects and scientific article writing, respectively. Only 4.4% of the pediatric students contributed to publishing a scientific article, and 14.7% had attended medical congresses. None of them had given a presentation at a congress. When compared with fifth-year students in the other medicine program, the frequency of practices toward research projects and training was lower in the pediatric fifth-year students. Lack of time, lack of guidance and lack of training were perceived as the main barriers to scientific work. Limited English was another obvious barrier for pediatric undergraduates. Pediatric undergraduates preferred to participate in clinical research (80.9%) rather than basic research. CONCLUSIONS Although pediatric undergraduates recognized the importance of medical research, interest and practices in research still require improvement. Lack of time, lack of guidance, lack of training and limited English were the common barriers to scientific work. Therefore, research training and English improvement were recommended for pediatric undergraduates.
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- Canyang Zhan
- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.
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Abusamak M, AlQato S, Alrfooh HH, Altheeb R, Bazbaz L, Suleiman R, Almansi A, Karajeh A, Alkhalaileh A, Al-Amer R. Knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers of medical research among undergraduate medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional survey. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:23. [PMID: 38178119 PMCID: PMC10768081 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-05002-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Integrating medical students in research at an early stage of their program is a crucial step to enhance the ability of future physicians to employ critical thinking and problem-solving processes, which in turn improves patients' health outcomes. METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was administered to medical school students at Al-Balqa Applied University. This study aims to analyze the attitudes, practices, and barriers faced by medical students in regard to engaging in medical research. RESULTS A total of 333 students participated in the study with a mean age of 21.2 ± 1.5 years. A total of 60.1% were females. Female students had significantly higher knowledge scores (µ = 3.97, SD ± 1.81, P = 0.009) than males (µ = 3.44, SD ± 1.69). As students progress to higher academic years of their clinical program, their knowledge in research significantly increases in comparison to their knowledge in basic medical years (P < 0.001). Student age and academic year significantly correlated with the knowledge scores; each additional year of study increased the knowledge score by 0.25 (β = 0.25, P < 0.001, R2 = 0.63). The percentage of students who correctly answered each question on the knowledge scale was 37.5% (SD ± 12.5%). The most reported barriers to research participation were insufficient training in medical research, lack of sufficient research opportunities, and lack of stimulation and support from faculty. CONCLUSIONS Medical students demonstrated a positive attitude toward research starting from their second year of study, despite having limited knowledge on the topic. They identified barriers that could be utilized to promote greater involvement of students in research. The implications for clinical practice suggest that policymakers and educators should consider the outcomes of this study and implement improvements in medical education, specifically by encouraging the early participation of students in the research process.
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- Mohammad Abusamak
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan.
- Ophthalmology, Amman Eye Clinic, 5435, 11183, Amman, Jordan.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Special Surgery, Al-Balqa Applied University, AlSalt, Jordan
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Al-Oseely S, Abdul Manaf R, Ismail S. Factors affecting cervical cancer screening among Yemeni immigrant women in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A cross sectional study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290152. [PMID: 38100481 PMCID: PMC10723656 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer is a significant public health problem for women worldwide. It is the fourth most frequent cancer in women globally. While early detection of cancerous lesions through screening tests leads to a better prognosis and a better chance of being cured, the number of people who go for screening is still low, especially for groups that are marginalized, like immigrant women. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify cervical cancer screening practices and factors influencing screening status among Yemeni immigrant women living in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. METHOD A cross-sectional study among 355 randomly selected respondents between the ages of 20 and 65 was conducted through an online survey. A questionnaire was sent directly to the participants via WhatsApp. The analysis was conducted using SPSS 25 with a significance level of 0.05. It included descriptive analysis, chi-square and multiple logistic regression. RESULTS The response rate was 59%, with the majority of the respondents being married and between the ages of 35 and 49. Screening was reported at 23.1% in the previous three years. The final model revealed that age group 50-65 years (AOR = 5.39, 95% CI: 1.53-18.93), insurance status (AOR 2.22, 95% CI = 1.15-4.3), knowledge (AOR = 6.67, 95% CI = 3.45-12.9), access to health care facilities (AOR = 4.64, 95% CI = 1.29-16.65), and perceived barriers (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.3-4.83) were significant predictors of cervical screening uptake among Yemeni immigrant women in Malaysia (p<0.05). CONCLUSION According to the results, cervical cancer screening was found to be low among Yemeni immigrant women. The predictors were age group 50-65 years, insurance status, knowledge, access to health care facilities and perceived barriers. Efforts to enhance immigrant women's participation in cervical cancer screening must tackle barriers to access to healthcare services as well as expand cervical cancer screening education programs.
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- Sarah Al-Oseely
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Orebi HA, Shahin MR, Awad Allah MT, Hegazy AH, Alshakhs MA, Alaithan AM, Alhindi AA, Kabbash IA. Medical students' perceptions, experiences, and barriers towards research implementation at the faculty of medicine, Tanta university. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:902. [PMID: 38012674 PMCID: PMC10683156 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04884-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research is essential for advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. However, research capacity and output are low in low- and middle-income countries due to various challenges, including a lack of research training among medical students. Integrating research training into undergraduate medical curricula can help address this issue. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2022 and March 2023 among 462 undergraduate medical students at Tanta University, Egypt to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers toward conducting research. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS Nearly half (49.8%) of the students had an acceptable level of knowledge about research concepts while over two-thirds (66.2%) had a positive attitude. The most common barriers were lack of funding, time, and training in research methods. Previous research training was reported by 66.7% of students, but less than half had participated in or presented research. Students in the competency-based program had significantly higher knowledge and more positive attitudes than those in the mainstream program. Knowledge level was positively correlated with attitude. CONCLUSION While attitudes were generally positive, improvements are needed in research training and opportunities among undergraduate medical students at Tanta University to help address low research capacity challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Integration of formal research training into the curriculum may help increase knowledge and participation in research.
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- Professor of Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Sidhu TK, Mahajan R, Kaur D, Bhandari B. Development of a structured validated module to inculcate research skills in medical undergraduates. THE NATIONAL MEDICAL JOURNAL OF INDIA 2023; 36:374-379. [PMID: 38909298 DOI: 10.25259/nmji_439_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Background Evidence-based research aids in decision-making in the health sector for developing health policies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Medical research is not taught in the undergraduate curriculum. Studies show that attributes of research knowledge, awareness and practical involvement in research are low among undergraduate students. We developed and validated a module and trained undergraduate students in research skills through an inter-ventional workshop using the structured module. Methods We did this participatory action research with a mixed-methods approach in the Department of Community Medicine at Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda, Punjab. A structured module was developed by the core committee and validated internally and externally. Pilot testing of the module was done by delivering it in the form of a workshop to 46 students. For statistical analysis, percentage agreements, validity indices, median (interquartile range), satisfaction percentages and Wilcoxon sign test were used. Results The structured and validated module was established to have high face validity (>90%) and content validity (CVI=0.975). The module was successfully pilot tested for delivery through both onsite and online modes. The satisfaction percentage with the workshop was 91% and 100% and overall rating of the module was 74% and 91% by interns and MBBS students, and 100% by faculty. The scores of knowledge and skills were found to be significantly higher on all variables post workshop with p<0.001. All students scored satisfactory grades for research skills. Conclusions Teaching research using a structured validated module improved the knowledge and skills related to research among students. Both students and faculty were satisfied with the use of the structured module.
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- Tanvir Kaur Sidhu
- Department of Community Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Physiology, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Greater Noida 201312, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ashour L, Schoumann-Alkhatib A, Alshawabkeh A, Alsouri M, Sawalmeh M, Hatamleh H, Sawahreh H. Highlighting the Need for MD-PhD Programs in Developing Countries. Avicenna J Med 2023; 13:65-67. [PMID: 37435555 PMCID: PMC10332939 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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- Laith Ashour
- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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Ataya J, Soqia J, Alfawal M, Kara Tahhan N, Albani N, Hani Y. Awareness and knowledge of familial Mediterranean fever among medical scope students in Syrian universities: A cross-sectional study. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121231155996. [PMID: 36815136 PMCID: PMC9940211 DOI: 10.1177/20503121231155996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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Introduction Familial Mediterranean fever is an autoinflammatory autosomal recessive disorder common among individuals of Mediterranean descent. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by peritonitis, pleurisy, pericarditis, and/or arthritis, sometimes accompanied by an erysipelas-like rash. Mimicking manifestation of other inflammatory conditions and the diversity of symptoms leads to insufficient knowledge and understanding. General knowledge about this disease is considered low in most populations, but this bears greater consequences in people with high incidence rates. This study investigates the knowledge of familial Mediterranean fever among a group of medical students in public and private Syrian universities. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2022, and an international standard-based electronic questionnaire was adopted. The study included 758 current undergraduate medical scope students from public and private universities in Syria. The survey used for this study included inquiries made to assess awareness using global standards. It was divided into 2 sections, with 7 questions focusing on sociodemographic characteristics and 17 questions assessing the students' understanding of Familial Mediterranean fever. Results Our analysis showed strong correlations between the knowledge of Familial Mediterranean fever and certain specialization, college, academic year, and marital status. The mean score of answers was 9.39 out of 17 for all participants. The mean score of answers for medical students was 10.01 out of 17, while it was 8.81 for pharmaceutical students and 6.51 for dental students. These differences were statistically significant, p-value <0.001. This means medical students know better than pharmaceutical students, who already have better knowledge than dental students. Conclusion We conclude that medical scope students' knowledge about the disease of Familial Mediterranean fever and its management is ineffective, especially among dental students, even in a country with high prevalence rates for Familial Mediterranean fever like Syria.
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- Jamal Ataya
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria,Jamal Ataya, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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Marendić M, Bokan I, Matana A, Orlandini R, Širić A, Puljak L, Gusar I, Zoranić S, Sajko M, Čukljek S, Barać I, Švaljug D. Attitudes and factors that affect Croatian nursing students' choice of thesis type: A cross-sectional study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 121:105664. [PMID: 36462325 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research in nursing, as in other biomedical professions, is of paramount importance. Nursing students are required to attend research methodology courses during their studies. However, nursing research is lagging behind other biomedical fields. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine attitudes and factors that influence the choice of thesis type (original research versus essay-type literature review) among Croatian nursing students. METHODS This cross-sectional study included nursing students from 8 health sciences studies in Croatia in the 2020/2021 academic year. Data were collected using the Students' Attitudes Toward Research (SAR) questionnaire and questions assessing potential barriers toward research. RESULTS There were 912 students (25 % response rate) included in the study. In the regression analysis of the total sample, mentor encouragement (β 0.200; P < 0.001), knowledge (β 0.137; P = 0.011), and sense of ability to conduct research (β 0.191; P < 0.001) were positively associated with the SAR score, while the expectation that a research-based thesis will extend the study duration was negatively associated with the SAR score (β -0.124; P = 0.036). Among bachelor's students, the sense of ability to conduct research (β 0.255; P < 0.001) was positively associated, while the expectation that a research-based thesis will extend the study duration was negatively associated with the SAR score (β -0.157; P = 0.053). Among master's students, mentor encouragement (β 0.415; P < 0.001), knowledge (β 0.261; P < 0.001), and sense of ability to conduct research (β 0.151; P = 0.045) were positively associated with the SAR score. A higher SAR score was associated with a higher likelihood of selecting a research thesis (OR [95 % CI]; P: 1.026 [1.014-1.038]; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our study revealed modifiable factors associated with positive attitudes toward scientific research and preference for a research-based thesis among nursing students. Policy-makers should consider our results and change nursing studies' curricula and mentors should encourage students to engage in research and conduct research-based thesis even if there are other thesis options available.
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- Mario Marendić
- University Department of Health Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
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- University Department of Health Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia; Health school Split, Split, Croatia
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- University Department of Health Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University Department of Health Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- University Department of Health Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Nursing, University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Department of Nursing, University North, Varaždin, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Nursing Department, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
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Chen H, Teng T, Chen H, Liu X, Liu Z, Li X, Jie W, Wu X, Cao L, Hongyan W, Zhu D, Zhou X. Motivation, self-efficacy, perception, curiosity, and barriers toward medical research among undergraduates in China. BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION : A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 51:18-28. [PMID: 36285877 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Medical research is important to scientific progress and medical education. Institutions worldwide have sought to increase student involvement in research such as clinician-scientists training programs, while little is known about how medical undergraduates perceive research. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China, with first-fourth year undergraduates. An online, anonymous, and self-rating 5-point Likert questionnaire was conducted to investigate medical undergraduates' demographic characteristics and assess motivation, self-efficacy, perception, curiosity, and barriers regarding medical research. Content validity was checked with experts and face validity was checked for clarity and understanding of the questionnaire. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questions ranged from 0.813 to 0.879. A total of 3273 medical undergraduates were surveyed, and 86.62% (2835) participants (male 962, female 1873) were identified as effective. Males scored higher than females on self-efficacy (p < 0.001), perception (p = 0.017), and curiosity (p < 0.001), and lower on barriers (p < 0.001). The second year students are at the peak of their perception (p = 0.006) and lowest barrier scores (p = 0.003). Students with scientific research experience scored higher in motivation (p = 0.002), self-efficacy (p < 0.001), perception (p < 0.001), and curiosity (p < 0.001). Lack of proper mentoring opportunity (86.2%) and knowledge (84.5%) were the main barriers in conducting research. Even though they have a positive perspective, only a few undergraduates enrolled in research. Medical universities should encourage faculties to supervise and guide undergraduates' projects, and provide feasible solutions for students to learn scientific knowledge and skills. It is vital to build a research-oriented environment and academic atmosphere.
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- Huiyu Chen
- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Academy of Pediatrics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The First Clinical Medical School, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The First Clinical Medical School, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Student Affairs, The First Clinical Medical School, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Student Affairs, The First Clinical Medical School, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Student Affairs, The First Clinical Medical School, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Dean's Office, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Barja-Ore J, Ramos W, De La Cruz Vargas JA, Loli Ponce RA. Teaching-learning process and the attitude toward scientific research among midwifery students. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:403. [PMID: 36824090 PMCID: PMC9942133 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_135_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research in universities requires systematic and participatory processes that integrate teachers, contents, strategies and tools, and students and their own interests. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to establish the relationship between the perception of the teaching-learning process (TLP) and the attitude toward scientific research among midwifery students. MATERIALS AND METHODS Descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted on 250 students from second to fourth year of study selected by convenience sampling. The data were collected with two self-administered Likert-type scales that were validated in content and construct, both with high reliability. Descriptive statistics were carried out; the Spearman correlation test was used prior to the application of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Kendall's tau-b test. RESULTS The favorable perception of the TLP was greater among second-year students (42.6%), in addition, 15.2% agreed that the advice of teachers contributes to the elaboration of the research protocol. The attitude of indifference toward research was more frequent in third-year students (58.2%) and 28.4% were deemed in disagreement to be able to identify and operationalize the variables. In the analysis of dimensions, the role of the student had a moderate relationship with the research design (rho = 0.536; P < 0.001), while a weak relationship was demonstrated between media and techniques with ethical and scientific value (rho = 0.104; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The TLP perceived by midwifery students and their attitudes toward scientific research had a direct and significant correlation. The proportion of students with favorable perception was greater among those with a favorable attitude.
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- John Barja-Ore
- Academic Deparment, Universidad Privada del Norte, Lima, Perú
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Biomédicas (INICIB), Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Perú
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
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Baumgartner M, Sauer C, Blagec K, Dorffner G. Digital health understanding and preparedness of medical students: a cross-sectional study. MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2022; 27:2114851. [PMID: 36036219 PMCID: PMC9423824 DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2022.2114851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Digitalisation is changing all areas of our daily life. This changing environment requires new competences from physicians in all specialities. This study systematically surveyed the knowledge, attitude, and interests of medical students. These results will help further develop the medical curriculum, as well as increase our understanding of future physicians by other healthcare market players. A web-based survey consisting of four sections was developed: Section one queried demographic data, section two assessed the current digital health knowledge of medical students, section three queried their attitudes about the future impact of digital health in medicine and section four assessed the recommendations medical students have for the medical curriculum in terms of digital health. This survey was distributed to all (11,978) student at all public Austrian medical schools. A total of 8.4% of the medical student population started the survey. At the knowledge self-assessment section, the medical students reached mean of 11.74 points (SD 4.42) out of a possible maximum of 32 (female mean 10.66/ SD 3.87, male mean 13.34/SD 4.50). The attitude section showed that students see digitalisation as a threat, especially with respect to the patient-physician relationship. The curriculum recommendation section showed a high interest for topics related to AI, a per study year increasing interest in impact of digital health in communication, as well as a decreasing interest in robotic related topics. The attitude towards digital health can be described as sceptical. To ensure that future physicians keep pace with this development and fulfil their responsibility towards the society, medical schools need to be more proactive to foster the understanding of medical students that digital health will persistently alter the medical practice.
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- Martin Baumgartner
- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. A Fully Online Research Practicum Curriculum for Undergraduate Medical Students: A Protocol Paper. Cureus 2022; 14:e31901. [PMID: 36579282 PMCID: PMC9792335 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Research is a critically important skill for medical trainees that helps physicians to advance the state of science and provide optimal healthcare to patients. The number of physician-scientists is decreasing. Competing priorities, limited research faculty, shrinking research budgets, and meeting accreditation standards limit the amount of time and effort needed to train undergraduate medical students sufficiently for them to engage in independent research activities. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and implementation of a fully online research practicum as part of the medical school curriculum. METHODS A fully online research curriculum for preclinical medical students was developed and implemented by the researchers as a mandatory component of student training. This curriculum addressed research education challenges in medical schools with limited resources and/or for situations for which face-to-face research may be impractical or expensive. Students were also encouraged to practice critical thinking and critical appraisal of the evidence. Student-initiated research projects were conducted in teams and completed with support from faculty research mentors and librarians. During the first two cycles, 86 student team projects were completed. During the third cycle, 45 team projects were conducted. RESULTS Two complete cycles of a two-semester research practicum were completed. The majority of these studies were presented at regional, national, and international conferences, published as posters, and/or published as articles in peer-reviewed journals. Faculty mentor publications also increased as a result of engagement in the practicum. DISCUSSION The results of this research practicum provide evidence of the usefulness of a hands-on tailored research program delivered online for increasing research literacy, promoting interest among medical students in research, and motivation for future engagement in research as verified by student project outcomes during and beyond the practicum experience. The practicum can be used for individual students or as a team-based approach. A research practicum such as this also has the potential to improve the prospects of a successful application for post-graduate training, grants, and high-impact publications.
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Ahmad S, Ahmad S, Ahmad U, Cheema HA, Iqbal N, Shahid A, Malik B, Siddique A, Jaffar H, Ghani U, Sarfraz W, Shelar V, Rahir U, Zubair M, Ali NN, Safdar S, Essar MY, Abadeen ZU. An assessment of publishing practices and barriers faced by medical students to conduct research: A cross-sectional study from Pakistan. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e831. [PMID: 36110346 PMCID: PMC9464460 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background Pakistan being a low- and middle-income country, its institutes are substantially deficient in scientific and technological aspects and share limited research contributions to the world repositories. Therefore, there is a rising concern to reflect on the history and status of publishing attitudes among medical students in Pakistan and to highlight and address the barriers that they are facing. Methods A study was conducted aiming to determine the experience, motivation, and attitude of medical students in regarding publishing practices throughout Pakistan in several medical colleges. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to find the independent predictors of students publishing a research article. Forward selection was used to arrive at the final stepwise logistic regression. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. p < 0.05 was considered significant for all statistical tests. Results From a sample size of 1225 participants, only 6.6% of students had published an article in our study. Of these, 59% were males and 31.3% were in final year. Males were more likely to publish articles than females (OR = 2.69, 95% CI: 1.37-5.26) and final-year students were more likely to publish articles than first-year students (OR = 7.48, 95% CI: 1.34-41.81). Students that had the knowledge that performing research is the way through which they will be judged for jobs had significantly higher odds of getting an article published (OR = 16.21, 95% CI: 3.65-71.88). Additionally, students who had been taught how to write a paper and those who knew the process of submitting an article were more likely to get published than the others. Conclusion Our study has successfully highlighted the status of publishing among medical students in Pakistan. Our findings serve as an eye opener and call to action for authorities to address the grievances of students in terms of barriers, lack of mentorship, and lack of research teaching. We hope our findings can guide a strong policy change to facilitate the next generation of passionate researchers.
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- Shoaib Ahmad
- Department of General MedicinePunjab Medical CollegeFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of General MedicineDG Khan Medical CollegeDG KhanPakistan
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- Department of General MedicinePunjab Medical CollegeFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of General MedicineMohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical CollegeAzad Jammu and KashmirPakistan
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- Department of General MedicineKing Edward Medical UniversityLahorePakistan
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- Department of General MedicinePunjab Medical CollegeFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of General MedicineKarachi Medical and Dental CollegeKarachiPakistan
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- Department of General MedicineDow Medical UniversityKarachiPakistan
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- Department of General MedicinePunjab Medical CollegeFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of General MedicinePunjab Medical CollegeFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of General MedicineSaratov State Medical UniversitySaratovRussia
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- Department of General MedicineJSS Medical CollegeMysuruIndia
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- Department of General MedicineUniversity of TripoliTripoliLibya
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- Department of General MedicineAllama Iqbal Medical CollegeLahorePakistan
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- Department of General MedicinePunjab Medical CollegeFaisalabadPakistan
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Adebisi YA. Undergraduate students' involvement in research: Values, benefits, barriers and recommendations. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 81:104384. [PMID: 36042923 PMCID: PMC9420469 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Developing, maintaining, and sustaining undergraduate research initiatives can benefit academic institutions, faculty mentors, and students. As the world evolves, more research is required to advance knowledge and innovation in all fields. This implies that students must be prepared for today's knowledge-driven world. Research in the medical and health sciences has stalled in many developing countries, where a dual burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases is prevalent. In this article, I discuss the values and benefits of undergraduate healthcare students participating in research and scientific publishing, as well as the challenges they face. I also make recommendations to encourage undergraduates to get involved in research. The potential of undergraduate research has not yet been fully realized. Undergraduate research's main objectives are to teach students how to do research and to help them acquire skills that they can use beyond the academic environment. Undergraduate research will complement rather than conflict with university education and should go beyond the mandatory terminal year thesis and must cover the entire course of their studies. The key to successful undergraduate research participation is for students to see and understand the importance of rigor, academic integrity, and responsible research conduct. This means academic institutions should carefully plan research programs, activities, and courses for students. Building capacity in research has a long-term impact on valuable learning outcomes as undergraduate students prepare for professional service. Stakeholders and educational authorities must invest in strengthening undergraduate involvement in research.
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- Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Global Health Focus, Abuja, Nigeria
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Raj JP, Venkatachalam S, Amaravati RS, Baburajan R, Oommen AM, Jose JE, R R, R R, George M, Ramraj B, Gopalakrishnan B, Kumar TS, Saleem AK, Rai M, Penumutsa VS, Bodda DR, Prasanna BL, Manderwad GP, S R, Bhandare B, Mada P, Mathai D, Aiyappan R, Mathew P. Extent of knowledge and attitudes on plagiarism among undergraduate medical students in South India - a multicentre, cross-sectional study to determine the need for incorporating research ethics in medical undergraduate curriculum. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:380. [PMID: 35585583 PMCID: PMC9115987 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03438-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical students in India participate in various research activities However, plagiarism is rampant, and we hypothesize that it is the lack of knowledge on how to avoid plagiarism. This study's objective was to measure the extent of knowledge and attitudes towards plagiarism among undergraduate medical students in India. METHODS It was a multicentre, cross-sectional study conducted over a two-year period (January 2018 - December 2019). Undergraduate medical students were given a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire which contained: (a) Demographic details; (b) A quiz developed by Indiana University, USA to assess knowledge; and (c) Attitudes towards Plagiarism (ATP) questionnaire. RESULTS Eleven medical colleges (n = 4 government medical colleges [GMCs] and n = 7 private medical colleges [PMCs]) participated. A total of N = 4183 students consented. The mean (SD) knowledge score was 4.54 (1.78) out of 10. The factors (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]; 95% Confidence interval [CI]; p value) that emerged as significant predictors of poor knowledge score were early years of medical education (0.110; 0.063, 0.156; < 0.001) and being enrolled in a GMC (0.348; 0.233, 0.463; < 0.001).The overall mean (SD) scores of the three attitude components namely permissive, critical and submissive norms were 37.56 (5.25), 20.35 (4.20) and 31.20 (4.28) respectively, corresponding to the moderate category. CONCLUSION The overall knowledge score was poor. A vast majority of study participants fell in the moderate category of attitude score. These findings warrant the need for incorporating formal training in the medical education curriculum.
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- Jeffrey Pradeep Raj
- Department of Pharmacology, St. Johns Medical College, Bengaluru, 560034 Karnataka India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Johns Medical College, Bengaluru, 560034 Karnataka India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Johns Medical College, Bengaluru, 560034 Karnataka India
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- Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, 695011 Kerala India
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- Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, 695011 Kerala India
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- Department of Anatomy, Government TD Medical College, Vandanam, Alappuzha, 688005 Kerala India
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- Department of Physiology, Government TD Medical College, Vandanam, Alappuzha, 688005 Kerala India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Chengelpet, 603203 Tamil Nadu India
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- Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai, 600031 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government Vellore Medical College and Hospital, Adukkamparai, Vellore, 632011 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Anatomy, Government Vellore Medical College and Hospital, Adukkamparai, Vellore, 632011 Tamilnadu India
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- Department of Pharmacology, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Kuntikan, Mangaluru, 575004 Karnataka India
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- Department of Pharmacology, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Kuntikan, Mangaluru, 575004 Karnataka India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, 533001 Andhra Pradesh India
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Center, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, 500074 Telengana India
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- Department of Microbiology, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Center, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, 500074 Telengana India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital., No.202, Kambipura, Mysore Road, Bengaluru, 560 074 Karnataka India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital., No.202, Kambipura, Mysore Road, Bengaluru, 560 074 Karnataka India
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- Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, Bibinagar, 508126 Telangana India
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- Department of General Medicine, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Apollo Health City Campus, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, 500096 Telangana India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Thiruvalla, 689101 Kerala India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Thiruvalla, 689101 Kerala India
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Emara MH, Zaghloul M, Ramadan HKA, Mohamed SY, Tag-Adeen M, Alzamzamy A, Alboraie M, Madkour A, Altonbary AY, Zaher TI, Elhassan AA, Abdeen N, Ahmed MH. Endoscopic resection of superficial bowel neoplasia: The unmet needs in the Egyptian practice. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:235-249. [PMID: 35634486 PMCID: PMC9048489 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i4.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Management of superficial bowel neoplasia (SBN) in early stages is associated with better outcomes. The last few decades experienced a paradigm shift in the management of SBN with the introduction of advanced endoscopic resection techniques (ERTs). However, there are no clear data about the aspects of ERTs in Egypt despite the growing gastroenterology practice.
AIM To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of ERTs toward management of SBN among Egyptian practitioners and the suitability of the endoscopy units’ infrastructures toward these techniques.
METHODS An online 2-pages questionnaire was used. The first page comprised demographic data, and questions for all physicians, about the knowledge (11 questions) of and attitude (5 questions) toward ERTs as a therapeutic option for SBN. The second page investigated the practice of ERTs by endoscopists (6 questions) and the infrastructures of their endoscopy units (14 questions). The survey was disseminated through July 2021 and the data were collected in an excel sheet and later analyzed anonymously.
RESULTS The complete responses were 833/2300 (36.2%). The majority of the participants were males (n = 560, 67.2%), middle-aged (n = 366, 43.9%), consultants (n = 464, 55.7%), gastroenterologists (n = 678, 81.4%), spending ≥ 15 years in practice (n = 368, 44.2%), and were working in university hospitals (n = 569, 68.3%). The majority correctly identified the definition of SBN (88.4%) and the terms polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) (92.1%, 90.2%, and 89.1% respectively). However, 26.9%, 43.2% and 49.5% did not recognize the clear indication of polypectomy, EMR, and ESD respectively. Although 68.1% of physicians are convinced about the ERTs for management of SBN; only 8.9% referred all candidate cases for ERTs. About 76.5% of endoscopists had formal training in the basic polypectomy techniques while formal training for EMR and ESD was encountered only in 31.9% and 7.2% respectively. About 71.6% and 88.4% of endoscopists did not perform EMR or ESD in the last one year. Consequently, the complication rate reported by endoscopists was limited to 18.1% (n = 103) of endoscopists. Only 25.8% of endoscopists feel confident in the management of ERTs-related complications and a half (49.9%) were not sure about their competency. Regarding the endoscopy units’ infrastructures, only 4.2% of the centers had their endoscopes 100% armed with optical enhancements and 54.4% considered their institutions ready for managing ERTs-related complications. Only 18.3% (n = 104) of endoscopists treated their complicated cases surgically because the most frequent ERTs-related complications were procedural bleeding (26.7%), and perforations (17%).
CONCLUSION A significant deficiency was reported in the knowledge and attitude of Egyptian practitioners caring for patients with SBN toward ERTs. The lack of trained endoscopists in both EMR and ESD in part is due to unsuitable infrastructures of many endoscopy units.
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- Mohamed H Emara
- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, South Valley University, Qena Faculty of Medicine, Qena 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maadi Armed Forces Medical Complex, Military Medical Academy, Cairo 11841, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo11884, Egypt
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- Department of Endemic Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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Emara MH, Zaghloul M, Ramadan HKA, Mohamed SY, Tag-Adeen M, Alzamzamy A, Alboraie M, Madkour A, Altonbary AY, Zaher TI, Elhassan AA, Abdeen N, Ahmed MH. Endoscopic resection of superficial bowel neoplasia: The unmet needs in the Egyptian practice. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:236-250. [DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i4.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Management of superficial bowel neoplasia (SBN) in early stages is associated with better outcomes. The last few decades experienced a paradigm shift in the management of SBN with the introduction of advanced endoscopic resection techniques (ERTs). However, there are no clear data about the aspects of ERTs in Egypt despite the growing gastroenterology practice.
AIM To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of ERTs toward management of SBN among Egyptian practitioners and the suitability of the endoscopy units’ infrastructures toward these techniques.
METHODS An online 2-pages questionnaire was used. The first page comprised demographic data, and questions for all physicians, about the knowledge (11 questions) of and attitude (5 questions) toward ERTs as a therapeutic option for SBN. The second page investigated the practice of ERTs by endoscopists (6 questions) and the infrastructures of their endoscopy units (14 questions). The survey was disseminated through July 2021 and the data were collected in an excel sheet and later analyzed anonymously.
RESULTS The complete responses were 833/2300 (36.2%). The majority of the participants were males (n = 560, 67.2%), middle-aged (n = 366, 43.9%), consultants (n = 464, 55.7%), gastroenterologists (n = 678, 81.4%), spending ≥ 15 years in practice (n = 368, 44.2%), and were working in university hospitals (n = 569, 68.3%). The majority correctly identified the definition of SBN (88.4%) and the terms polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) (92.1%, 90.2%, and 89.1% respectively). However, 26.9%, 43.2% and 49.5% did not recognize the clear indication of polypectomy, EMR, and ESD respectively. Although 68.1% of physicians are convinced about the ERTs for management of SBN; only 8.9% referred all candidate cases for ERTs. About 76.5% of endoscopists had formal training in the basic polypectomy techniques while formal training for EMR and ESD was encountered only in 31.9% and 7.2% respectively. About 71.6% and 88.4% of endoscopists did not perform EMR or ESD in the last one year. Consequently, the complication rate reported by endoscopists was limited to 18.1% (n = 103) of endoscopists. Only 25.8% of endoscopists feel confident in the management of ERTs-related complications and a half (49.9%) were not sure about their competency. Regarding the endoscopy units’ infrastructures, only 4.2% of the centers had their endoscopes 100% armed with optical enhancements and 54.4% considered their institutions ready for managing ERTs-related complications. Only 18.3% (n = 104) of endoscopists treated their complicated cases surgically because the most frequent ERTs-related complications were procedural bleeding (26.7%), and perforations (17%).
CONCLUSION A significant deficiency was reported in the knowledge and attitude of Egyptian practitioners caring for patients with SBN toward ERTs. The lack of trained endoscopists in both EMR and ESD in part is due to unsuitable infrastructures of many endoscopy units.
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- Mohamed H Emara
- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, South Valley University, Qena Faculty of Medicine, Qena 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maadi Armed Forces Medical Complex, Military Medical Academy, Cairo 11841, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo11884, Egypt
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- Department of Endemic Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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Kiyimba B, Atulinda L, Nalunkuma R, Asasira I, Kabunga J, Banturaki D, Nabyonga AS, Nakiganda R, Ndyabawe R, Nkalubo J, Ssewante N, Bongomin F, Bakeera-Kitaka S. Research involvement among undergraduate health profession students in a resource-limited setting: awareness, attitude, motivators and barriers. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:249. [PMID: 35387633 PMCID: PMC8985566 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03320-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Involvement of undergraduate health professions students (HPS) in research will facilitate evidence-based clinical practice among future healthcare practitioners. This study aimed to assess research involvement among undergraduate HPS students and associated factors in Uganda. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online assessment tool sent through WhatsApp groups and E-mail addresses of HPS in 12 medical schools in Uganda between 20th September and 5th October 2021. RESULTS We enrolled 398 participants with a mean age of 23.9 ± 3.7 years. Of this, 267 (67.1%) were male. One hundred twenty (30.2%) participants previously participated in a research activity: 90 (58.4%) as research assistants, 39 (25.3%) published as first authors, and 25 (16.2%) as co-authors. Training on the conduct of research was received by 242 (65.8%) participants, and 326 (81.9%) had intentions of conducting research in the future. Factors influencing participation in research activities were, age ≥ 25 years (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.9, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.2-3.2, p = 0.012), being male (aOR: 2.1, 95%CI: 1.2-3.6, p = 0.008), and being in a clinical year i.e., year 3 (aOR: 3.2, 95% CI: 1.1-9.3, p = 0.033), year 4 (aOR: 3.3, 95% CI: 1.1-9.5, p = 0.028) and year 5(aOR: 11.6, 95% CI: 3.2-42.1, p < 0.001). Lack of funds (79.6%), and mentorship (63.3%) were reported as major barriers to research. CONCLUSIONS Despite a high proportion of HPS showing interest in getting involved in research, less than one-third reported previous involvement. Addressing barriers such as funding could potentially improve research involvement and output among undergraduate HPS in resource-limited settings.
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- Blaise Kiyimba
- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Assar A, Matar SG, Hasabo EA, Elsayed SM, Zaazouee MS, Hamdallah A, Elshanbary AA, Khaled A, Badr H, Abukmail H, Ragab KM, Soliman SS. Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers towards research in undergraduate medical students of six Arab countries. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:44. [PMID: 35042492 PMCID: PMC8767733 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03121-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The involvement of the undergraduates in the research field requires a better view of their potential and the anticipated barriers facing them. This study aims to assess the undergraduates' knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers towards research in six Arab countries. METHODS A cross sectional study included medical students from six Arab countries, where a self-administered five-section questionnaire was used to assess the students' demographics, knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers. The questionnaire was distributed in the online educational platforms of the participating medical schools in the six included countries. RESULTS The total sample of recruited students was 2989, the majority of students (91.6%) showed poor level of knowledge regarding research. Generally high levels of positive attitudes towards research, research relevance and usefulness were found, with moderate levels of perception of research anxiety and difficulty. 33.7% (n = 1006) participated in an actual research project before with a mean of .5 publications per student. Cross-sectional studies were the most common type of studies conducted by students (38.6%), followed by case reports (23.9%). Lack of access to lab equipment for lab research (68.1%), the priority of education over research (66.8%), and lack of time because of educational tasks (66.1%) were generally the top perceived barriers towards research practice. CONCLUSION In the current study, the participants showed a poor knowledge level with associated positive attitudes towards research. One third of the students participated in research projects that mostly were cross-sectional studies and case reports. Educational tasks and lack of support were the most prevalent barriers. The students' positive attitudes towards research need to be translated into better knowledge and appropriate practice, which can be done by development of better training systems and more structured mentoring.
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- Ahmed Assar
- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin El-kom, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assuit, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- International Medical Research Association (IMedRA), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Alam L, Khan J, Alam M, Faraid V, Ajmal F, Bahadur L. Residents' perspective on the quality of postgraduate training programs in Pakistan - the good, the bad and the ugly. Pak J Med Sci 2021; 37:1819-1825. [PMID: 34912401 PMCID: PMC8613050 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.7.4297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: To assess the satisfaction of trainees towards different attributes of their training programs. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was carried out by enrolling trainee doctors currently working in Medical, Surgical, Dental and Allied specialties of the country by sending a validated and piloted questionnaire through email. Data collection was done from 1st to 31st January 2021 after taking ethical approval from the concerned authorities. Data was analysed using SPSS v. 19.0. Results: A total of 516 completed responses were received from 15 major cities of the country. The overall perceived satisfaction towards clinical skills (42%), teaching skills (31.4%), personal growth and development (23.6%), research (21%) and supervisor’s role (44.2%) were considerably low with the most common causes for non-satisfaction being poor work-life balance (59%), financial instability (54.5%), poor research facilities (53%), poor career guidance (44%) and poor skill development (42.4%) in descending order. Senior years of residency, government and private set-ups, less than four and greater than 13 residents on average with less than three supervisors per department, excessive duty hours and financial instability in-lieu of not doing locums were statistically related to poor satisfaction across majority of the facets of residency as well the overall satisfaction towards training programs. Conclusion: There is a tremendous scope for improvement in the recognized and partially acknowledged attributes of our training programs. Yearly feedback surveys involving residents is essential for enlightening the authorities and mitigating the trainees’ grievances.
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- Laima Alam
- Laima Alam, FCPS Gastroenterology, MRCP. Bahria Town International Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Jawad Khan, FCPS Pulmonology, FCPS CCM. Bahria Town International Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Mafaza Alam, Registrar Operative Dentistry, AFID, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Varqa Faraid SZABMU/School of Dentistry, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Fahad Ajmal, FCPS Medicine, SR CCM. Bahria Town International Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Laila Bahadur, MPhil, FCPS Clinical Hematology, Bahria Town International Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Alsaleem SA, Alkhairi MAY, Alzahrani MAA, Alwadai MI, Alqahtani SSA, Alaseri YFY, Alqarni MAM, Assiri SA, Alsaleem MA, Mahmood SE. Challenges and Barriers Toward Medical Research Among Medical and Dental Students at King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Front Public Health 2021; 9:706778. [PMID: 34490190 PMCID: PMC8417604 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.706778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Medical research is a systematic method to obtain new knowledge, reduce diagnosis problems, discover the latest or best treatment for a disease, and also used for disease prevention. Objective: The study aims to assess the challenges and barriers to conduct medical research among medical and dentistry students and determine the reasons that hinder the conduct of the study. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the research population consisted of medical and dental students affiliated with King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia in 2020. The study followed a descriptive approach based on quantitative analysis. The Statistical Package of the Social Sciences (SPSS) program (V. 16.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used for data analysis. Results: A total of 327 students participated in this study, and the response rate was 100%. Among them, 61.5% were females. In this study majority (63.3%) had a moderate attitude toward conducting medical research and the average was 56.17. The majority (53.8%) had a reasonable behavior toward conducting medical research, and the average was 29.06. Lack of time, skills, funding, facilities, and limited access to medical journals and related databases were the significant barriers found. Most of the students had positive attitudes, except that they are not awarded on their research, do not attend the sessions, and do not speak their thoughts. A significant relationship between demographic characteristics (age, level, and Grade Percentage Average), attitudes & perceived barriers toward research was found (<0.05). Conclusion: The majority of the students demonstrated a positive attitude toward and moderate behavior of research. However, most are not awarded on their research, do not attend the sessions, and do not speak their thoughts. Intensive training and adequate support in research activities of medical and dental students at the undergraduate level may help reduce these challenges and barriers toward research.
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- Safar Abadi Alsaleem
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Predictors of research self efficacy in first-year osteopathic medical students. INT J OSTEOPATH MED 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2020.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Abdulrahman S, Aboalshamat K, Muthana M, Sait G, Bantan N, Hafiz S, Mahrous R, Alsuhaqi A. Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Motives and Barriers Towards Scientific Research among Dentists and Dental Students in Saudi Arabia. Open Dent J 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1874210602014010615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background:
Research is crucial for the scientific progress of the health of individuals, communities, and systems. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, motives and barriers among dentists and dental students in the western region of Saudi Arabia.
Objective:
This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, motives and barriers toward scientific research among dentists and dental students in the western region of Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional study of 467 dentists and dental students using a convenience sampling method from seven dental colleges, major governmental and private dental clinics in the Western region of Saudi Arabia. We used a validated self-report questionnaire to collect data and assess the knowledge of, attitude towards and barriers to scientific research.
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The participants (who are dentists and dental students) have a total knowledge score of m=4.57, SD=2.46, which is slightly lower than the midpoint. Participants who work in governmental clinic were significantly (F (2,464) =13.71, p<0.001) more knowledgeable than those who worked in private clinic and the students. Most participants had positive general and personal attitudes toward scientific research. Of the participants, 40.5% to 60.4% were involved in research activities, and 37.3% have submitted or published scientific articles. The most common motive for scientific research was receiving credit for post-graduate application (58.46%). The most common organizational barrier to conduct a research was the difficulty of finding research supervisor (39.19%) and lack of time due to work overload (32.55%). While most common personal barriers were lack of knowledge/skills (38.76%), lack of personal time (36.83%) and receiving credit for postgraduate application.
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Saudi dentists and dental students had a moderate level of knowledge and practice in research, but their attitude was highly positive. More efforts are needed to facilitate scientific dental research including supervisors’ availability and time allocation for research. The study has some limitations including using convenience sample from one region and self-report questionnaire that decreases the external validity of the study and increases the potential for self-reported biases.
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AlSayegh AS, Enayah SK, Khoja WN, Enayah RK, Sendi NS. Assessment of the current knowledge and willingness to conduct medical research work of future healthcare providers: A cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:1522-1527. [PMID: 32509643 PMCID: PMC7266215 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1047_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Healthcare research work contributes significantly to the advancement and development of medical education. Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficiency and productivity of student participation in medical research work, which has a positive impact on the health system. In this study, we intended to examine medical students' knowledge and attitudes regarding, and actual participation in, medical research work. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 184 medical students of Batterjee Medical College. The students received a paper-based survey questionnaire, containing multiple parts that related to their knowledge and attitudes regarding, and actual participation in, research work. One-way analysis of variance was utilized for the comparison of the average scores of the academic specialization groups. Results One hundred and forty-three participants completed the questionnaire, with a response rate of 78%. The overall average scores for the students' knowledge and attitudes regarding, and actual participation in, research work were 57.2%, 76%, and 31.5%, respectively. Medicine students obtained significantly higher average scores than the students of other specializations in terms of the scale of knowledge and attitudes regarding, and actual participation in, research work. The principal barriers that deterred the students from undertaking research work were poor time management (68.5%), inadequate feedback (64.3%), and a lack of research skills (54.5%). Conclusion Medical students showed a low level of knowledge relating to research work and infrequently participated in them, but they reported a positive attitude toward research work activity. Extensive work is needed to overcome several barriers, such as poor time management and insufficient research skills.
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- Ali S AlSayegh
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, General Dental Practitioner, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Preventive Dentistry, General Dental Practitioner, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
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- General Dental Practitioner, Dental Private Clinic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Clinical Instructor, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, General Physician, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, General Dental Practitioner, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
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Memon RS, Ali MM, Zafar M, Shaikh A. Knowledge and attitude towards plagiarism: a comparative study of students from medical and non-medical fields. JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.29392/joghr.3.e2019067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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