Research involvement among undergraduate medical students in Bangladesh: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The involvement of undergraduate medical students in research is pivotal for the advancement of evidence-based clinical practice. This study aimed to assess the extent of research involvement and the factors influencing it among undergraduate medical students in Bangladesh.

Methods

A multi-center cross-sectional study involving 2864 medical students from both public and private medical colleges was conducted between June and December 2023. Data on demographics, research involvement, participation in research training, future career aspirations in research, and obstacles encountered by students were collected. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25.

Results

The mean age of the students was 21.8 ± 1.8 (SD) years, with the majority being female (61.

SUBMITTER: Hasan MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11762105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature