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Attitudes and practices toward medical literature: a cross-sectional study at LAU Medical Center-Rizk
Maroun Matar1, Christopher Massaad2, Alaa Itani1
1Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in published medical literature, making it essential for physicians to critically assess and identify credible, peer-reviewed information.
Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes and knowledge of physicians and trainees regarding medical literature reading.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 156 participants (mean age = 30.65 years) at LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, including medical students, research fellows, residents, and attending physicians. Participation was anonymous. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Spearman's rank correlation were used for data analysis.
Results:
Among the 156 participants (42% male, 57% female), attending physicians reported a higher average of weekly reading hours (2.95 hours) compared to medical students (2.10 hours). A weak positive correlation was found between age and reading time (Spearman's rho = 0.30, p < 0.05). Gender did not influence reading behaviors, as similar trends were observed across male and female participants. Additionally, no significant effect of clinical experience on reading time was noted.
Conclusion:
This study highlights variations in reading practices among physicians and trainees. Further research is needed to explore influencing factors and address study limitations.
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