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Adeboye W, Osunronbi T, Faluyi D, Abankwa E, Abraha S, Adamu-Biu F, Ahmad Z, Akhionbare I, Chimba C, Corriero AC, Ibeanusi I, Inyang D, Jones R, Madume R, Mberu V, Mitoko CA, Nelson-Rowe E, O'Riordan M, Shoker S, Sofela A. Predictors of self-reported research engagement and academic-career interest amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey. Postgrad Med J 2023; 99:1189-1196. [PMID: 37594075 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgad067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesised that the gender/ethnic disparities and reductions in the UK academic-clinician workforce stem from research experience in medical school. This study investigated the factors influencing research engagement and academic-career interests among UK medical students. METHODS Using a 42-item online questionnaire, a national multicentre cross-sectional survey of UK medical students was conducted over 9 weeks in the 2020/21 academic year. Multiple binary logistic and zero-inflated negative binomial regressions were used to evaluate associations between the predictor variables and research engagement (yes/no), number of research projects conducted, and academic-career interest (yes/no). P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In total, 1573 students participated from 36 medical schools. No ethnic/gender differences in research engagement were observed. However, compared to men, women had a 31% decrease in the odds of being interested in an academic-clinician career [odds ratio (OR): 0.69; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.52, 0.92]. Positive predictors of interest in academia were being a PubMed-indexed author (OR: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.38, 3.47) and having at least one national/international presentation (OR: 1.40; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.88). Career progression was the primary motivating factor (67.1%) for pursuing research, whereas limited awareness of opportunities (68.0%) and time constraints (67.5%) were the most common barriers. CONCLUSION There were no ethnic differences in research engagement or academic-career intent. Although there were no gender differences in research engagement, female students were less likely to be interested in an academic career. This could be tackled by providing targeted opportunities to increase research productivity and self-efficacy in medical schools. Key messages: What is already known on this topic: There has been a decline in the number of academic clinicians, with a disproportionate gender and ethnic representation in the academic workforce. Engaging medical students in research activities during their medical training could mitigate the declining number of academic clinicians. Differential attainment occurs in medical school and persists after graduation. What this study adds: Although there were no gender/ethnic differences in research engagement amongst UK medical students, our study suggests that female students were less likely to be interested in pursuing an academic career. Time constraints, a lack of awareness of opportunities, and difficulty in finding research supervisors/mentors were the most common barriers to research engagement, whereas PubMed-indexed authorship was the strongest positive predictor of interest in an academic career. How this study might affect research, practice, or policy: Medical schools should facilitate the selection of good-quality research mentors that would provide adequate support to ensure that their students' works are published in peer-reviewed journals. Medical schools should employ local research officers to increase students' awareness of research opportunities.
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Affiliation(s)
- William Adeboye
- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton, LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8BT, United Kingdom
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Cheema HA, Head MG, Bilal W, Shahid A, Corriero AC, Shah J. Reflections on vaccine-derived polio in London and the bigger picture globally: high public confidence in routine immunisations is vital. Public Health 2023; 222:e16-e17. [PMID: 36323599 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2022.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- H A Cheema
- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Clinical Informatics Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Anglia Ruskin University, Faculty of Health, Social Care, Education and Medicine, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
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- New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, United States
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Osunronbi T, Adeboye W, Faluyi D, Sofela J, Shoker S, O'Riordan M, Mitoko CA, Mberu VK, Mandangu C, Madume R, Kolawole AI, Jones RI, Inyang D, Ibrahim U, Ibeanusi IM, Fofanah IJ, Corriero AC, Chimba C, Akhionbare I, Ahmad Z, Adamu-Biu F, Abraha S, Abankwa E, Sofela A. Predictors of self-reported research self-efficacy and perception of research amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey. Postgrad Med J 2023; 99:69-76. [PMID: 36841225 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgad010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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PURPOSE There has been a decline in the number of academic clinicians in the UK, and there are ethnic/gender disparities in the academic workforce. Higher research self-efficacy (RSE) and a positive perception of research (PoR) amongst students are associated with a higher motivation to engage in academic medicine. Hence, this study aimed to determine the factors that influence RSE and PoR amongst UK medical students. METHODS This is a multicentre cross-sectional survey of medical students in 36 UK medical schools in the 2020/21 academic year. Multiple linear regression was used to investigate the association between students' demographics and RSE/PoR. P-values less than a Bonferroni-corrected significance level of .05/28 = .0018 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS In total, 1573 individuals participated from 36 medical schools. There were no ethnic differences in PoR or RSE scores. Although there were no gender differences in PoR, female students had lower RSE scores than male students (adjusted β = -1.75; 95% CI: -2.62, -0.89). Research experience before medical school (adjusted β = 3.02; 95% CI: 2.11, 3.93), being in the clinical training phase (adjusted β = 1.99; 95% CI: 1.09, 2.90), and completing a degree before medical school (adjusted β = 3.66; 95% CI: 2.23, 5.09) were associated with higher RSE. CONCLUSION There were no associations between the predictor variables and PoR. Female students had lower self-reported RSE scores. Future studies should investigate the role of targeted research mentorship in improving RSE amongst female medical students.
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- Temidayo Osunronbi
- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom.,Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL6 8BT, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Melanin Medics Research Network, Luton LU4 8DY, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL6 8BT, United Kingdom
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Aborode AT, Corriero AC, Oyeyemi AA, Zakariyah MO. The impact of COVID-19 on indigenous people in Africa. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 19:100714. [PMID: 34462724 PMCID: PMC8387220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemep.2021.100714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- A T Aborode
- Healthy Africans Platform, Research and Development, Ibadan, Nigeria
- West African Academy of Public Health, Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine, England, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anatomy, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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Suvvari TK, Kutikuppala LVS, Tsagkaris C, Corriero AC, Kandi V. Post-COVID-19 complications: Multisystemic approach. J Med Virol 2021; 93:6451-6455. [PMID: 34289162 PMCID: PMC8427008 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Tarun K Suvvari
- Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Microbiology, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, India
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Suvvari TK, Rajesh E, D Silva RG, Corriero AC, Kutikuppala LVS. SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia: Promoting awareness to improve patient-doctor trust. J Med Virol 2021; 93:5721-5723. [PMID: 34232526 PMCID: PMC8427046 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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