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Online Published: 02 Jun 2015
 
RMJ. 2013; 38(4): 432-439


Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

Nahla Khamis R. Ibrahim1, 2, Dina M. Fetyani1, Jamil Bashwari1.


Abstract
Objectives: To determine knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students and interns towards research, to identify factors affecting research knowledge and to improve research knowledge among a group of new graduates through a research methodology educational intervention course.
Methodology: Both cross- sectional study and intervention educational program were conducted in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah in 2012. A total of 260 medical students and interns were selected using multistage stratified random sample. A pre-constructed, confidential, validated, self-administered questionnaire inquiring about research knowledge, attitudes and practice was used. A Pre-test and Post-Test were implemented among 33 new graduates.
Results: The cross-sectional study revealed that knowledge about research was generally low. Study participants who received research training and conducted researches had significantly higher knowledge score compared to others (p<0.05). Positive research attitude was present. Regarding practice, 38.1 % of medical students and interns participated in researches and 5.8 % published a scientific paper. Marked improvement of mean knowledge score occurred after the educational program (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Low knowledge, positive attitudes and fair practice prevailed from the cross-sectional part. Intervention program was successful in improving research knowledge.

Key words: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Research, Medical students, Intervention


 
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Ibrahim NKR, , Fetyani DM, Bashwari J. Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . RMJ. 2013; 38(4): 432-439.

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Ibrahim NKR, , Fetyani DM, Bashwari J. Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=190374 [Access: June 22, 2026].

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Ibrahim NKR, , Fetyani DM, Bashwari J. Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . RMJ. 2013; 38(4): 432-439.


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Ibrahim NKR, , Fetyani DM, Bashwari J. Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . RMJ. (2013), [cited June 22, 2026]; 38(4): 432-439.


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Ibrahim, N. K. R., , ., Fetyani, . D. M. & Bashwari, . J. (2013) Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . RMJ, 38 (4), 432-439.


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Ibrahim, Nahla Khamis R., , Dina M. Fetyani, and Jamil Bashwari. 2013. Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . Rawal Medical Journal, 38 (4), 432-439.


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Ibrahim, Nahla Khamis R., , Dina M. Fetyani, and Jamil Bashwari. "Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah ." Rawal Medical Journal 38 (2013), 432-439.


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Ibrahim, Nahla Khamis R., , Dina M. Fetyani, and Jamil Bashwari. "Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah ." Rawal Medical Journal 38.4 (2013), 432-439. Print.


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Ibrahim, N. K. R., , ., Fetyani, . D. M. & Bashwari, . J. (2013) Assesment of research-oriented Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of medical students and interns about research with implementation of educational intervention program, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah . Rawal Medical Journal, 38 (4), 432-439.


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