Challenges and Attitude towards Research among Physicians of Bangladesh: A Cross Sectional Questionnaire Survey.

In the history of human civilization, research has played a significant role. There is no doubt that meeting the challenges of the 21st century will be tough if we are not world leaders in science and technology. The objective of this study was to assess physicians' attitude about research and the challenges they confront when doing research. From July to December 2020, a cross-sectional questionnaire survey was performed among physicians in Bangladesh. The questionnaire poll had 626 responses in total. There were 55.6 % female physicians and 44.4% male physicians among them. The majority of physicians (87.6%) felt that conducting research is critical to become a specialist. Research methodology training at the medical colleges are extremely beneficial, according to a substantial percentage of physicians (72.2%). Research methodology should be included in undergraduate curriculum, according to 89% of physicians. Research is beneficial as it aids critical thinking and policy implementation, according to almost all respondents (96.7%). The majority of respondents cited insufficient research training (92%), insufficient funding (92.2%), insufficient time (61%), insufficient familiarity with statistical analysis (88%), insufficient skill to design and conduct a research project and write a scientific paper (90%), as barriers to research. Priority on teaching and clinical practices over research and lack of interest to do research also mentioned by 93.3% and 61% responded respectively. Consequently, this study identified challenges and attitude of physicians towards research. This finding will guide for further studies to find out effective interventions to address the obstacles raised by research participants. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.13(1) January 2022: 10-19

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Clinical research training of Peruvian neurologists: a baseline assessment

Neurology International ◽

10.4081/ni.2010.e6 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Gian Carlos Navarro-Chumbes ◽

Silvia Margarita Montano-Torres ◽

Alberto Díaz-Vásquez ◽

Joseph Raymond Zunt

Keyword(s):

Clinical Research ◽

Research Methodology ◽

Research Training ◽

Research Capacity ◽

Capital City ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Additional Training ◽

Perceived Needs ◽

Funding Opportunities

In Peru, despite a strong clinical research infrastructure in Lima, and Masters degree programs in epidemiology at three universities, few neurologists participate in clinical research. It was our objective to identify perceived needs and opportunities for increasing clinical research capacity and training opportunities for Peruvian neurologists. We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional survey of Peruvian neurologists in Lima and Arequipa, Peru. Forty-eight neurologists completed written surveys and oral interviews. All neurologists reported interest in clinical research, but noted that lack of time and financial resources limited their ability to participate. Although most neurologists had received some training in epidemiology and research design as medical students or residents, the majority felt these topics were not adequately covered. Neurologists in Arequipa noted international funding for clinical research was uncommon outside the capital city of Lima. We concluded that clinical research is important to Peruvian neurologists. The three main barriers to increased participation in clinical research identified by neurologists were insufficient training in clinical research methodology, meager funding opportunities, and lack of dedicated time to participate in clinical research. Distance learning holds promise as a method for providing additional training in clinical research methodology, especially for neurologists who may have difficulty traveling to larger cities for additional training.

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Attitude and Perceived Barriers towards Research among Undergraduate Medical Students of Bangladesh

10.1101/2021.04.30.21256373 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jannatul Ferdoush ◽

Fatema Johora ◽

IkramUllah Khan ◽

Sharif Mohammad Towfiq Hossain ◽

Halima Sadia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Research Methodology ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Medical Curriculum ◽

Undergraduate Research ◽

Research Work ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Learn Problem

Abstract: Background: Undergraduate research opportunities teach students not only how to conduct research, but they too learn problem-solving aptitudes. Participating in research also increases students' interest is being involved and making special contributions to the academic field. Therefore, the aim of our study was intended to assess the attitude and perceived barriers toward research among the medical undergraduates of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among third, fourth, and fifth year students across medical colleges in Bangladesh, during the month of July, 2020 to December, 2020. A Google-linked questionnaire was disseminated to the students via different social platform and the responses were received through Google drive. Result: The questionnaire survey received responses from 1279 students, with 94% claiming to be familiar with the scientific method. 82.7% of students mentioned they could design and execute a research project as well as can write scientific articles. More than half of the respondents (66.4%) expressed an interest in participating in research. Almost all respondents (96.7%) agreed that research is beneficial as it aid critical thinking and policy implementation. 79.8% of respondents opined that education on research methodology should be required in the medical curriculum. Majority of the respondents reported that lack of time and priorities to do research work because of compact academic tasks (89.1%), insufficient guidance (86.6%), lack of familiarities with research methodology (87.5%) and statistical analysis (85.2%) are the barriers of research. Conclusion: Our findings indicated that Bangladeshi medical students have a positive attitude toward research and that research methodology should be taught in undergraduate medical education. In order to increase participation in research, the challenges identified by students should be addressed.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS TOWARDS RESEARCH AT RAWAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Pakistan Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32413/pjph.v8i1.52 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 08-12

Author(s):

Asma Abdul Qadeer ◽

Mirza Inam Ul Haque ◽

Uzma Hassan ◽

Sheikh kashif Rahim ◽

Shakila Bangash

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Research Training ◽

Life Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Mandatory Training ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Conducting Research

Background: Research plays a prominent role in day to day life. Very little amount of literature is available on students interest and involvement in research in Pakistan, Most of the studies are quite old and new studies are required to identify the changing trends. It is therefore important to understand and highlight the attitudes and barriers of undergraduate medical students come across in conducting quality research. Objective: Our study intended to assess the knowledge and attitude of medical students at RIHS towards research. Methods: A cross sectional study of five months duration was carried out at RIHS. Sample size of 224 MBBS students was taken, with 5% margin of error and 95% confidence level. Response rate was 67%. Data was collected through close ended questionnaire and was analyzed using SPSS version 17/MS excel. Results: Most (65%) of the students only knew about research and its uses. The rest of 35% had no idea what research is about and what is the process. Out of those 65% who had knowledge, 39% students have conducted research in their life time, out of those 39 %, 16% have previous exposure of conducting research at school, and 23% have done it as a part of mandatory training at medical college (RIHS). The rest of students have done it with their teachers as a part of the team. Conclusion: The most important finding in this research was suggestion of enforcement of research project in the curriculum and as a part of their assessment and the preponderance of participating students considered it difficult to conduct research , with the most common barrier being lack of time, research training , schooling background, and the lack of motivation.

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Knowledge and attitude towards voluntary blood donation among students from Mumbai University

International Journal of Scientific Reports ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20182202 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 142 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dnyanesh Limaye ◽

Pooja Naik ◽

Tejal Varekar ◽

Priyanka Salunkhe ◽

Chaitali Shah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

General Public ◽

Blood Donation ◽

Undergraduate Curriculum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

National Health Care ◽

Awareness Programs ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Almost All

Background: Blood is scarce; its demand far outweighs the supply. In addition to limited supply, the issue of safety especially with regard to the risk of transfusion transmissible infection is also an issue of utmost concern especially in the developing countries. Blood transfusion services in India have gained special significance in recent years and forms a vital part of national health care system. Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation (VNRBD) is the safest of all types of blood donations. One of the potential sources that can be tapped for blood donation is the young and physically fit students from educational institutions across India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among students from Mumbai University, India during May–June 2017. Two hundred and fifty students were approached to participate in the study of which 201 agreed to participate (males: 104; females: 97). Pretested questionnaire was distributed and collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. Results: High number of participants agreed about encouraging general public about voluntary blood donation (96%; 193/201), lack of awareness about VBD in general public (82%; 164/201). But not a single participant was able to respond to the knowledge part of the questionnaire with 100% accuracy. Almost all the participants had correct knowledge about blood groups (98%; 196/201) and blood matching need (195/201; 97%).Conclusions: Participants showed good attitude but demonstrated poor knowledge about voluntary blood donation. Details about blood donation should be incorporated in the undergraduate curriculum and periodic awareness programs should be organized for students.

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Real-world clinical practices for spontaneous urticaria and angioedema in Japan: A nation-wide cross-sectional web questionnaire survey

Allergology International ◽

10.1016/j.alit.2019.10.003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 69 (2) ◽

pp. 300-303

Author(s):

Shunsuke Takahagi ◽

Akiko Kamegashira ◽

Atsushi Fukunaga ◽

Naoko Inomata ◽

Takeshi Nakahara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Real World ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Clinical Practices ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Wide Cross ◽

Web Questionnaire

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PENGUKURAN OVITRAP INDEX (OI) SEBAGAI GAMBARAN KEPADATAN NYAMUK DI RW 6 KELURAHAN TENGGILIS MEJOYO KECAMATAN TENGGILIS MEJOYO KOTA SURABAYA

Human Care Journal ◽

10.32883/hcj.v5i1.603 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 320

Author(s):

Edza Aria Wikurendra

Keyword(s):

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Aedes Albopictus ◽

Hemorrhagic Fever ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Mosquito Larvae ◽

Mosquito Density ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Conducting Research ◽

Almost All

Environment that is far from dirty elements and disturbing animals is one of the criteria for a clean and healthy environment. The potential for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) transmission can be illustrated by the density of mosquito populations in an area. Ovitrap index (OI) is one method that can be used to measure mosquito populations. Researchers are interested in conducting research on the measurement of mosquito density with the Ovitrap Index and the tendency to lay eggs at Aedes spp. inside or outside the house. The purpose of this study was to determine the density of mosquitoes with Ovitrap Index (OI) in RW 6, Tenggilis Mejoyo Sub-District, Tenggilis Mejoyo Sub-District, Surabaya City. This research is a descriptive study with cross sectional approach. The research sample is the larvae of the Aedes spp. who was trapped in an ovitrap in RW 6, Tenggilis Mejoyo Sub-District, Tenggilis Mejoyo Sub-District, Surabaya City. Installation of ovitrap in the house found positive ovitrap contained mosquito eggs in almost all RT. Installation of ovitrap outside the home found positive ovitrap contained mosquito eggs only at RT 01 and RT 02 at week IV. The mosquito larvae examined were Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus species spread in all RT. Suggestions for further research are to increase the number of samples and ovitraps that are added so that the results become more varied.

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Oral cancer awareness among students from Mumbai University

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20182667 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 1215

Author(s):

Dnyanesh Limaye ◽

Gauri Bhatkhande ◽

Shweta Sabu ◽

Aashvi Jain ◽

Poorva Taskar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Cancer ◽

Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽

Mouth Opening ◽

Undergraduate Curriculum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Oral Cancers ◽

Almost All

Background: Oral cancer is among the top three types of cancers in India. Severe alcoholism, use of tobacco in the form of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and betel nut chewing are the most common risk factors for oral cancer. Often individuals with pre cancer even notice the alterations, such as reduced mouth opening in oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), but they are not aware about the causes and consequences of these changes. Awareness about causes and features of oral cancers can be very helpful in prevention, control and early diagnosis of oral cancer.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among students from Mumbai University, India during May-June 2017. Five hundred students were approached to participate in the study of which 400 agreed to participate. Pretested questionnaire was distributed and collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23.Results: There were 199 (49%) males and 201 (50%) females in the study and response rate was (80%). Respondents had good knowledge about oral cancer. Seventy four percent (268/362) respondents correctly identified smoking, and tobacco chewing as possible causes of oral cancer. Almost all (96%; 348/362) respondents correctly responded that oral cancer does not spread from person to person through touch or speaking. Seventy two percent (260/362) respondents believed that oral cancer is curable. Significantly higher number of male (98%) compared to female participants answered correctly to questions regarding spread of disease and occurrence of oral cancer in AIDS patients.Conclusions: Participants showed good knowledge about oral cancer. Female participants showed lesser knowledge compared to male counterparts. Details about oral cancer should be incorporated in the undergraduate curriculum and periodic awareness programs should be organized for students.

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A Romanian University Studentss Profile Regarding Their Migration Intentions. A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Questionnaire Survey

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3102857 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Aurelian P. Plopeanu ◽

Daniel Homocianu

Keyword(s):

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Relationship of Workload and Double Role With Work Fatigue on Batik Craftsmen

Jurnal Endurance ◽

10.22216/jen.v4i2.4013 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 293

Author(s):

Herdianti Herdianti ◽

Tatik Maryana

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Work Load ◽

Dual Role ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Almost All

Background: In Batik Mawar, almost all work is done manually using the hands and upper arms on a continuous basis combined with the rigor of work and the use of traditional tools. The work has a heavy workload because all the work process is done by the same craftsman causing fatigue besides that the worker also have double role. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between workload and dual role with feelings of fatigue on craftsmen batik roses.Method: This research is Quantitative research with Cross Sectional research design. The population in this study are all artisans in Batik Mawar. Sampling in this study using total sampling technique with the number of research samples as many as 40 respondents. Data analysis used by Univariat and Bivariat.Result: Result of data analysis using Chi-Square test for work load got value p-Value = 0,001. The result of data analysis using Chi-square test for double role got p-value = 0,031. Thus it is concluded that there is a meaningful relationship between workload and dual role with feeling tired. We recommend that craftsmen wash clothes 2 times a day, cook ready meals, other than together in completing the work at home Di Batik Mawar, hampir semua pekerjaan dikerjakan secara manual menggunakan tangan dan lengan atas secara berkesinambungan yang dikombinasi dengan ketelitian kerja dan penggunaan alat-alat tradisional. Pekerjaan mempunyai beban kerja yang berat dikarenakan semua proses kerja dilakukan oleh pengrajin yang sama sehingga menimbulkan kelelahan disamping itu pekerjanya juga memiliki peran ganda. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan beban kerja dan peran ganda dengan perasaan lelah pada pengrajin batik mawar.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua pengrajin di Batik Mawar. Pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 40 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan Univariat dan Bivariat.Hasil: Hasil analisis data yang menggunakan uji Chi-Square untuk beban kerja didapatkan nilai p-Value = 0,001. Hasil analisis data yang menggunakan uji Chi-square untuk peran ganda didapatkan nilai p-value= 0,031. Dengan demikian disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan yang bermakna antara beban kerja dan peran ganda dengan perasaan lelah.Sebaiknya pengrajin mencuci pakaian 2 kali sehari, memasak makanan siap saji, selain itu dengan cara bersama-sama dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan dirumah.

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Theories of Communication Networks

10.1093/oso/9780195160369.001.0001 ◽

2003 ◽

Cited By ~ 84

Author(s):

Peter R. Monge ◽

Noshir Contractor

Keyword(s):

Communication Networks ◽

Computer Simulations ◽

Complex Adaptive Systems ◽

Adaptive Systems ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Network Decomposition ◽

Network Computer ◽

Social Theories ◽

Complex Adaptive ◽

Almost All

To date, most network research contains one or more of five major problems. First, it tends to be atheoretical, ignoring the various social theories that contain network implications. Second, it explores single levels of analysis rather than the multiple levels out of which most networks are comprised. Third, network analysis has employed very little the insights from contemporary complex systems analysis and computer simulations. Foruth, it typically uses descriptive rather than inferential statistics, thus robbing it of the ability to make claims about the larger universe of networks. Finally, almost all the research is static and cross-sectional rather than dynamic. Theories of Communication Networks presents solutions to all five problems. The authors develop a multitheoretical model that relates different social science theories with different network properties. This model is multilevel, providing a network decomposition that applies the various social theories to all network levels: individuals, dyads, triples, groups, and the entire network. The book then establishes a model from the perspective of complex adaptive systems and demonstrates how to use Blanche, an agent-based network computer simulation environment, to generate and test network theories and hypotheses. It presents recent developments in network statistical analysis, the p* family, which provides a basis for valid multilevel statistical inferences regarding networks. Finally, it shows how to relate communication networks to other networks, thus providing the basis in conjunction with computer simulations to study the emergence of dynamic organizational networks.

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