NDLI: Students' perspectives of undergraduate research methods education at three public medical schools in Uganda.

Content Provider	World Health Organization (WHO)-Global Index Medicus
Author	Munabi, Ian Guyton Buwembo, William Joseph, Ruberwa Peter, Kawungezi Bajunirwe, Francis Mwaka, Erisa Sabakaki
Description	Country affiliation: Uganda Author Affiliation: Munabi IG ( Department of Human Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.); Buwembo W ( Department of Human Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.); Joseph R ( Medical student, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda.); Peter K ( Medical student, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda.); Bajunirwe F ( Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.); Mwaka ES ( Department of Human Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.)
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.
File Format	HTM / HTML
e-ISSN	19378688
Journal	Pan African Medical Journal
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	African Field Epidemiology Network
Publisher Date	2016-01-01
Publisher Place	Uganda
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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