Maroun Matar, Christopher Massaad, Alaa Itani, Siham Kreidly, Georges Chedid, Pascale Salameh, Hamza Nakib
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Abstract
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.
期刊介绍：
Future Science OA is an online, open access, peer-reviewed title from the Future Science Group. The journal covers research and discussion related to advances in biotechnology, medicine and health. The journal embraces the importance of publishing all good-quality research with the potential to further the progress of research in these fields. All original research articles will be considered that are within the journal''s scope, and have been conducted with scientific rigour and research integrity. The journal also features review articles, editorials and perspectives, providing readers with a leading source of commentary and analysis. Submissions of the following article types will be considered: -Research articles -Preliminary communications -Short communications -Methodologies -Trial design articles -Trial results (including early-phase and negative studies) -Reviews -Perspectives -Commentaries
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