Table 7.
Barriers that deter medical students from conducting research work
| Questions | Yes, n (%) | No, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Poor time management | 98 (68.5) | 45 (31.4) |
| Not enough research facilities | 49 (34.2) | 94 (65.7) |
| Lack of financial support | 26 (18.1) | 117 (81.8) |
| Inadequate skills and knowledge | 78 (54.5) | 65 (45.4) |
| Lack of interest | 39 (27.2) | 104 (72.7) |
| Lack of rewards | 42 (29.3) | 101 (70.6) |
| Lack of motivation | 41 (28.6) | 102 (71.3) |
| Inadequate feedback | 92 (64.3) | 51 (35.6) |
| Difficulty in getting approval for a research proposal | 33 (23) | 110 (76.9) |
| Inability to find a research title | 52 (36.3) | 91 (63.6) |
| Inadequate knowledge of collecting research samples | 48 (33.5) | 95 (66.4) |