Students’ perspectives of undergraduate research methods education at three public medical schools in Uganda
dc.contributor.author | Munabi, Ian Guyton | |
dc.contributor.author | Buwembo, William | |
dc.contributor.author | Joseph, Ruberwa | |
dc.contributor.author | Peter, Kawungezi | |
dc.contributor.author | Bajunirwe, Francis | |
dc.contributor.author | Mwaka, Erisa Sabakaki | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-12-01T12:59:51Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-12-01T12:59:51Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Munabi, I. G., Buwembo, W., Joseph, R., Peter, K., Bajunirwe, F., & Mwaka, E. S. (2016). Students’ perspectives of undergraduate research methods education at three public medical schools in Uganda. The Pan African Medical Journal, 24. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.must.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1059 | |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: in this study we used a model of adult learning to explore undergraduate students’ views on how to improve the teaching of research methods and biostatistics. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of survey data of 600 undergraduate students from three medical schools in Uganda. The analysis looked at student’s responses to an open ended section of a questionnaire on their views on undergraduate teaching of research methods and biostatistics. Qualitative phenomenological data analysis was done with a bias towards principles of adult learning. Results: Students appreciated the importance of learning research methods and biostatistics as a way of understanding research problems; appropriately interpreting statistical concepts during their training and post-qualification practice; and translating the knowledge acquired. Stressful teaching environment and inadequate educational resource materials were identified as impediments to effective learning. Suggestions for improved learning included: early and continuous exposure to the course; more active and practical approach to teaching; and a need for mentorship. Conclusion: The current methods of teaching research methods and biostatistics leave most of the students in the dissonance phase of learning resulting in none or poor student engagement that results in a failure to comprehend and/or appreciate the principles governing the use of different research methods | en_US |
dc.description.sponsorship | MESAU/MEPI Programmatic | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | The Pan African Medical Journal | en_US |
dc.subject | Research methods | en_US |
dc.subject | statistical education | en_US |
dc.subject | Undergraduate | en_US |
dc.subject | Health professional | en_US |
dc.title | Students’ perspectives of undergraduate research methods education at three public medical schools in Uganda | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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