Assessment of change in research attitude among Under-graduate students in a homoeopathic medical college- An Interventional Study

Research attitude of students

Authors

  • Dr. Priya Singh Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida
  • Dr. Kruiti Saraswat Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida
  • Dr. Pratibha Pathak Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida
  • Dr. Shipra Singh Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida
  • Dr. Kathika Chattopadhyay Bakson Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida
  • Dr. C.P. Sharma Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v22icf.1272

Keywords:

Research Aptitude Questionnaire (RAQ), Homoeopathy, Short term Studentship in Homoeopathy (STSH) program, students

Abstract

Building skills towards scientific reasoning and critical thinking among the medical students is an integral part of the profession. However, less participation and disinterest towards research has been observed in undergraduate homoeopathic students. So, to assess the change in attitude towards research through a research orientation training, this study was conducted. A study material devised on the concepts of research methodology and significance of research; termed as the Self-developed Research Attitude Training (SRAT), was used. The SRAT training was carried out for 3 days in 2021 and 2022 for the students of 2nd BHMS, 3rd BHMS and 4th BHMS. Research Aptitude Questionnaire (RAQ) were developed for the assessment and the students were asked to fill  the specific set of RAQ questionnaires pre-SRAT and post-SRAT. The change in mean scores of RAQ in all the batches was found to be statistically significant (P<0.001).It is evident that the lack of orientation and motivation in students towards research can be improved through regular and apt methods in the classrooms at all the academic levels.

Author Biographies

Dr. Priya Singh, Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida

Assistant Professor, Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy

Dr. Kruiti Saraswat, Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida

Assistant Professor, Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy

Dr. Pratibha Pathak, Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida

Associate Professor, Department of Surgery

Dr. Shipra Singh, Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida

Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology & Biochemistry

Dr. C.P. Sharma, Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Greater Noida

Principal, Professor, Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy

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Published

2023-03-16

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Short Communication