A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Research Opportunities and Challenges among Medical and Dental Interns in Central India

Abstract

Background: Access to research and knowledge in medical and dental schools are useful for encouraging critical thinking, turning practitioners into researchers, and initiating training for new medical researchers. Objectives: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice about the research challenges and opportunities among medical and dental interns. Methodology: This study is an online based cross-sectional study. The participants of this study include 300 interns from institution in Central India.  Expected Results: Dental and medical knowledge is highly dependent on underlying, clinical and transitional conditions to provide clinicians with new early detection methods, better preventive treatments and effective intervention strategies. The knowledge and perception of the students regarding research will determine the interest and their innovative skills towards the future development of medicine. Hence, the implication of this study will promote having comprehensive ideas towards quality research among the students during their basic academic level. Conclusion: The questionnaire had good trustworthiness and showed that there are average opportunities for medical and dental interns.