KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF RESEARCH MET

HIRAN VIKHASH D,
BRIJESH ANTO ARPUTHARAJ J H,
KABILAN K,
DR.GAYATHRI DEVI [DEPT OF PATHOLOGY]

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Research is an essential element in the field of medical education. As a Healthcare
professional it’s mandatory to have exposure to Research methodology as early as possible.
It will help them to validate and publish a research paper and achieve in their medical
career.

Objectives:
To determine the Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Research methodology among
undergraduate medical students.

Methodology:
This is a questionnaire based Cross sectional study in which 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Professional
MBBS students were included. Previously validated standardized questionnaire was used.
The responses were analyzed by frequency distribution and Pearson’s chi-square test.

Expected
Kdslck;d Outcome:
Students who are well-trained in research methodology will fare better than students who
have limited exposure.

Introduction

The rising tide for validating a research article
is increasing immensely in the field of
medicine. The importance of accepting and
rejecting a research paper is essential as it will
help in the expansion of the choices available
in treatment for a healthcare professional. The
study of research methodology will help the
candidate to write, accept, and understand the
true purpose of research material and all the
processes that the group of investigators has to
undergo for a material to be validated. So a
cross-sectional-based questionnaire was
circulated to the undergraduate medical
students to access the shared knowledge,
attitude, and practice of research methodology.
The primary goal was to understand whether
the approach toward the research methodology
was positive or negative so that the want for
research methodology as early as possible into
the medical curriculum can be proven.

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Materials and methods

The study was conducted at Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute under the
guidance of Prof DR. Gayathri Devi [Department of Pathology]. The study protocol was submitted
to the IHEC board and the approval was given at 1st August 2023. A previously validated cross-
sectional based questionnaire was circulated to the undergraduate medical students comprising of
1st 2nd 3rd and 4th professional MBBS students. The responses were analyzed by frequency
distribution and Pearson’s chi-square test.

Design and participants

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