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Table 2 Percentage distribution and factors associated with attitude and barriers towards research among junior faculty members of teaching hospitals in Pakistan

From: Experiences, attitudes and barriers towards research amongst junior faculty of Pakistani medical universities

Statements agreed

Percent presently involved in research

Percent presently not involved in research

Odds Ratio

(95% CI)

Adjusted Odds Ratio

(95% CI)

Attitude towards research

Research is helpful

n = 69

n = 81

  

   - Promotes critical thinking

72.6

43.7

3.42

(1.79-6.51)

2.48

(1.22-5.05)

   - Improves patients' care

67.1

39.8

3.09

(1.65-5.78)

2.11

(1.05-4.25)

   - Helps in promotion

61.6

44.7

1.99

(1.08-3.67)

 

   - Helps professional enhancement

68.5

54.4

1.83

(0.97-3.41)

 

   - Helps to changes health policy

50.7

48.5

1.03

(0.49-2.14)

 

Barriers towards research

Research is difficult

n = 55

n = 92

  

   - Lack of research allotted time

64.4

68.0

1.17

(0.62-2.21)

 

   - Lack for research training

52.1

68.0

1.95

(1.05-3.63)

1.95

(1.05-3.63)

   - Lack of statistical support

47.2

51.5

0.33

(0.34-1.17)

 

   - Lack of mentorship

42.5

48.5

1.29

(0.69-2.34)

 

   - Lack of financial incentives

28.8

33.0

1.22

(0.64-2.33)

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