Comparing Research Knowledge in Postgraduate Trainees
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Ali Akhtar, Jaleel Farkhunda A, Waqar Sadia A, Ahmed Sehrish, Israr Noor, Shah Syed Wajid
Primary Institution: Ziauddin University
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare the research knowledge of postgraduate trainees of clinical and basic health sciences in Karachi.
Conclusion
Postgraduates from basic health sciences performed better in research knowledge than those from clinical health sciences.
Supporting Evidence
- 60% of BHS participants reported supervisor support for research, compared to 42.9% from clinical sciences.
- 85.7% of BHS participants believed their supervisors had basic research knowledge.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well students in different medical fields understand research, finding that those studying basic health sciences know more than those in clinical fields.
Methodology
A mixed-method study with quantitative assessments through questionnaires and qualitative assessments through interviews.
Potential Biases
Non-probability consecutive sampling may introduce bias.
Limitations
The sample size is small, may not represent the entire population, and findings are specific to one institution.
Participant Demographics
70 participants, 71.4% female, mean age 28.74 years, with 50% from clinical sciences and 50% from basic health sciences.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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