Practice of bio-medical research amongst doctors in Owo

Figures & data

Table 1: Attitude of respondents to research

Attitude	Frequency	Percentage (%)
Promotes critical appraisal	80	94.1
Improves patients’ care	79	92.9
Promotes understanding	79	92.9
Helps in promotion	75	88.2
Helps to change policy	75	88.2
Promotes cohesion	61	71.8
Enhances societal standing	57	67.1
Provides financial benefit	29	34.1

Table 2: Barriers to research

Barriers	Frequency	Percentage (%)
Lack of funding	75	88.2
Lack of research skills	66	77.6
Lack of training	64	75.3
Lack of research awareness	64	75.3
Lack of statistical support	61	71.8
Lack of protected time for research	56	65.9
Bureaucracy and politics	54	63.5
Rejection of articles	48	56.5
Poor remuneration	47	55.3
Lack of mentor	46	54.1
Restricted literature access	37	43.5
Research is difficult	31	36.5
Restricted internet access	29	34.1
Restricted computer access	25	29.4