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