Table 5 Students’ opinions on barriers to research

Insufficient training in medical research.

2 (0.6)

11 (3.3)

39 (11.7)

168 (50.5)

113 (33.9)

Lack of sufficient research opportunities.

1 (0.3)

14 (4.2)

77 (23.1)

148 (44.4)

93 (27.9)

Lack of stimulation and support from faculty members.

6 (1.8)

23 (6.9)

67 (20.1)

136 (40.8)

101 (30.3)

Lack of adequate research facilities and resources.

6 (1.8)

31 (9.3)

68 (20.4)

135 (40.5)

93 (27.9)

Lack of sufficient funding

7 (2.1)

21 (6.3)

77 (23.1)

134 (40.2)

94 (28.2)

Medical students do not have sufficient time

12 (3.6)

40 (12.0)

68 (20.4)

119 (35.7)

94 (28.2)

Faculty members do not have sufficient time.

9 (2.7)

40 (12.0)

115 (34.5)

112 (33.6)

57 (17.1)

Lack of sufficient faculty members

9 (2.7)

64 (19.2)

104 (31.2)

106 (31.8)

50 (15.0)