Knowledge, attitude & perceptions of 3rd term medical students towards clinical trials in a medical college in southern India


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Original Article

Author :

Priyadarshini M. Deodurg, Harish G. Bagewadi, B.V. Patil, Asha P. Dass

Volume :

4

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Aim of the study: The present Study was performed to know the awareness of clinical trials and to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention. Materials and Method: This was a questionnaire-based pre- and post-test educational interventional study. Handouts which contain information about clinical trials were given one week before the study. A pre-validated 20-point questionnaire comprising of Knowledge, attitude, perceptions about clinical trials was given to 3rd term medical students (n=115). With the help of Power point presentation the educational intervention was done. For statistical calculation, chi-square test and unpaired paired t-test were performed. Results: are tabulated as percentages, Mean±SD. The scores pertaining to knowledge, attitude and perceptions of clinical trials were found to be statistically significant (P

Keyword :

Clinical trials, Continuous medical education, KAP questionnaire