Knowledge and perceptions about clinical research and its ethical conduct among college students from non-science background: a representative nation-wide survey from India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prior studies on public attitudes and awareness of clinical research (CR) in India before the pandemic identified significant knowledge gaps. Thus, we aim to investigate if the pandemic has influenced awareness and attitudes towards CR given the wide mass and social media coverage on drug/vaccine development process.

Methods

This was an online survey conducted among young adults enrolled as students in a university in south India between 15 September 2022 and 31 October 2022. Until recently, these students attended online classes from various locations across India, likely reflecting a diverse regional and traditional background. Information regarding their sociodemographic status, awareness and perception about CR was collected and analysed applying the princip

SUBMITTER: Raj JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812855 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature