Keywords
dentistry
motivation
research interest
research projects
scientific research
stomatology
students
Lima, Peru
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Background: Despite the existence of strategies and innovations that stimulate research culture, in many cases, interest in research is diminished or limited. Objective: To determine the factors that is related to research interest in undergraduate students of a Stomatology career. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed that randomly included undergraduate students of the Stomatology career at the Universidad Científica del Sur (Lima-Peru). The face-to-face survey technique was used through a questionnaire and a scale. The dimensions included: interest in research itself, writing scientific articles, publication of articles, participation in scientific events and future dedication. Results: A total of 195 students were surveyed, 61 % were female. 35.1 % (n= 13) of males and 47.1 % (n=56) of females agreed to be interested in scientific research (p=0.041). 51.3 % (n= 100) presented medium interest in research, followed by 25.1% (n=49) with high interest and 23.6% (n=46) with low interest. Students in the different academic years presented mostly medium interest in research (p = 0.011). Regular students presented high interest in research (29 %; n=11). Conclusion: The majority of students in the Stomatology program presented a medium to high level of interest in scientific research. Statistically significant differences were found between men and women. Females presented greater interest in scientific research.
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