Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
11th International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences, 03 Mart 2023, ss.23-24
Motivation of Medical Students to Do Scientific Research and Related Factors, Competence in
Self-Efficacy Scale and Epistemological Beliefs
Abstract
Aim: One of the antecedents of evidence-based medical practice in medical faculties is the
competence to conduct scientific research. Little is known about students' attitudes, experiences, and
associated factors in doing research. In Marmara University Medical Education Program, a vertically
integrated program covering the first three years and an evidence-based medicine program are carried
out for the 5th grade. The aim here is to reveal the individual and curriculum-related variables related
to the research competence of medical school students. Method: A questionnaire including research
experiences and motivations was administered to 543 preclinical and clinical term students, as well as
Self-Efficacy Scale and the Epistemological Beliefs Scale (EBS). Results: Students in the preclinical
period reported that taking their own preferences into account when determining the research topic
compared to those in the clinical period (p=.013) and facilitating the Ethics Committee Approval
process increased their willingness to participate in the research (p=.004). The rate of reporting that
they voluntarily participated in a scientific study excluding compulsory courses is higher in clinical
term students (34.1%, n=60) than in preclinical students (14.1%, n=51) (X2 (1)=28.75, p=.000).
Presenting the studies of clinical semester students, both voluntarily and within the scope of courses,
in a congress (X2 (1)=17.38, p=.000), national (X2 (1)=15.58, p=.000) or international article (X2 (1
)=6.35, p=.014) conversion rates are higher in clinical term students than in preclinical students. When
preclinical and clinical term students were compared in terms of Self-Efficacy Scale dimensions, it
was seen that the mean of trust in the expert dimension was higher in the clinical term students than
the preclinical term students (p=.003), and the mean score of the distrust in authority sub-dimension
was higher in the preclinical term students than the clinical term students (p=.003). =.033). Having the
intention to do scientific research at the beginning of the Faculty of Medicine (p=.000), planning to
study abroad to pursue a career (p=.000), and planning to pursue an academic career in the future
(p=.000) are associated with higher Self-Efficacy Scale scores. Conclusion: It shows that curriculum
strategies, such as well-supported compulsory research activities conducted within the undergraduate
medical education curriculum, can lead to more effective learning about research and encourage future
research careers.
Keywords: Medical Education, Self-Efficacy Scale, Epistemological Beliefs Scale