Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Bio-Medical Research amongst the Postgraduate Students of Smt. N.H.L Municipal Medical College of Ahmedabad
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction : Every doctor should strive to contribute to the generation of evidence by conducting research. A review of literature showed that the data regarding knowledge, attitude, practice towards medical research among postgraduate students pursuing postgraduate studies in India is lacking. Objectives : To assess research-related knowledge, attitude and practices of post-graduation students of Smt. N.H.L municipal Medical college of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Method : A cross-sectional study was carried out during November-December 2015. A total number of 221 postgraduate students were interviewed for knowledge, attitude, and practices related to Bio-medical research by using a Questionnaire method. Findings were analyzed using appropriate software. Results : In present study, out of total 221 students, 53.4% had taken training of research methodology. The full form of ICMR was identified correctly by 87% students, 59% of knew the full form of MEDLARS. Only 45% were aware about seeking approval for conducting clinical research. The association between research methodology training and knowledge was statistically significant (p<0.05). Almost 95% postgraduate students agree for conducting training compulsory for research methodology. About 61% of the students believed that the lack of time due to vast curriculum of postgraduate subject for poor research activity. Conclusion : Postgraduate students have unsatisfactory knowledge about bio-medical research. They have positive attitude towards research, but they have failed to transform their Knowledge and attitude in actual practice due to various factors and to have a multi-faceted program to encourage postgraduate students to carry out research.
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Tushar Bhabhor, Rakesh Vahoniya, Aparajita Shukla
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