Knowledge And Attitude of Undergraduate Dental Students Towards Scientific Research- A Survey

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Gopika. G.G, Dr.Reshma Poothakulath Krishnan, Dr. Sandhya Sundar

Abstract

Background: Research is an integral part of the students of the dental curriculum. Scientific research is an essential part of health care curricula and vital exercise to help develop clinicians research skills. Literature reported several barriers towards conducting research among dental professionals mainly among the dental students.


Aim: To analyse the knowledge and attitude of undergraduate dental students towards scientific research.


Method: Cross section survey was done to evaluate knowledge of undergraduate dental students towards scientific research . Self administered questionnaires were prepared and consisted of 9 questions.. Easily accessible sample, SPSS software version 23.


Results: The results show that students with age 17 to 19 prefer original study for their research (65.3%) than other age group students. 80.20% of students participated in research during their undergraduate studies . 65.35% students prefer original study as their research projects. .1st year students feel doing research is easier than other year students. When the year of study and  difficulty in doing research was compared, Difficulty of doing research was more in first year BDS students. The differences between the groups were not statistically significant  (chi-square, p value =0.678).


Conclusion: The overall Knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students were good.More workshops and programs about doing scientific research should be carried on to instil better research scope in the future. Research programs should be constantly monitored to assure a research-oriented environment within institutions.

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