Knowledge, attitude and practice of evidence-based medicine among primary care practitioners in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the level of knowledge and practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and the attitudes towards it and to identify the factors associated with its practice among primary care practitioners in Selangor, Malaysia.

Setting

This cross-sectional study was conducted in randomly selected health clinics in Selangor. Data were collected from primary care physicians using self-administered questionnaires on knowledge, practice and attitudes regarding EBM.

Participants

The study included 225 respondents working in either government or private clinics. It excluded house officers and those working in public and private universities or who were retired from practice.

Results

A total of 32.9% had a high level of EBM knowledge, 12% had a positive attitud

SUBMITTER: Zanaridah MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8173288 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature