Mohammed Abdulrahman A Alhassan
Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research
Barriers to Research, Scientific Writing, and Publishing: Sudanese Paediatricians Perspective
Author(s): Mohammed Abdulrahman A Alhassan*
Background: Research, scientific writing, and publishing are essential for expanding knowledge and understanding, informing health policies, and guiding clinical practices. There has been a noticeable decline in the published research output by Sudanese clinicians, including pediatricians, in both quality and quantity. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted to study the barriers to research, writing, and publishing activities among Sudanese fully trained pediatricians. A link to an online questionnaire was sent to Sudanese paediatric professional and social groups on the WhatsApp platform. Data from submitted responses were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: One hundred and sixty-four pediatricians completed and submitted the questionnaire. Overall, ≈43% of Sudanese pediatricians who responded to this survey declared they have never authored or co.. Read More»