Cochrane, evidence-based medicine and associated factors: A cross-sectional study of the experiences and knowledge of Ethiopian specialists in training.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence-based healthcare is a core competency for practicing healthcare practitioners and those in speciality training. In sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the teaching of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in residency program. This survey evaluated the experiences and knowledge of Cochrane, EBM and associated factors among Ethiopian specialists in training.

Methods

A convenient sample of trainee specialists completed a pretested self-administered survey. The majority (93%) were ≤30 years old, males (63%) and 41% in paediatrics speciality. The associations of categorical variables with EBM knowledge was assessed by Fisher's exact or Chi-Square tests. Covariates contributing to EBM knowledge were identified using multivariate logistic regression analysis.

SUBMITTER: Abdulwadud O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6543079 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature