Medical students' perceptions, experiences, and barriers towards research implementation at the faculty of medicine, Tanta university.

ABSTRACT:

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 resear

SUBMITTER: Orebi HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10683156 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature