ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development
Attitudes, Experiences, and Barriers Toward Research Among Undergraduate Medical Students at the University of Dongola, Sudan.
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Background: Medical research is crucial for developing skilled physicians and improving healthcare outcomes. There is a lack of data regarding the factors that influence medical students' engagement in research, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the attitudes, experiences, and barriers related to research among medical students at the University of Dongola (Sudan). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated self-administered questionnaire. A sample of 243 students from third to sixth year was selected through stratified systematic sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS v27, applying descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test. Results: Among the participants, 67.1% were female, and 85.6% were aged 25 years or younger. Participants expressed overall positive attitudes toward research (3.849 ± 0.863). Specifically, 92.2% recognized its professional value, 95.0% saw its career benefits, and 90.1% supported its inclusion in the curriculum. Nonetheless, 69.5% found the research to be stressful, and 58.8% considered it burdensome. Overall research experience was limited (0.310 ± 0.438), only 42.8% had received training, 33.3% participated in research projects, and 16.9% had published or presented work. Perceived barriers to research engagement were high (3.679 ± 0.987). Major barriers included poor understanding of research methods (73.3%), lack of funding (66.1%), inadequate supervision (51.4%), limited database access (58.4%), and time constraints (56.3%). Significant associations were found between research experience and sex ( Conclusion: Participants are motivated to pursue research but face substantial barriers. Institutional efforts such as curriculum reform, financial support, and faculty development are essential to enhance student research engagement and career readiness.
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