A Preprogram Appraisal of Factors Influencing Research Productivity among Faculty at College of Medicine, University of Lagos

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dc.contributor.authorOgunsola, F.T.
dc.contributor.authorOdukoya, O.O.
dc.contributor.authorBanigbe, B.
dc.contributor.authorCaleb-Adepoju, S.O.
dc.contributor.authorFolarin, O.
dc.contributor.authorAfolabi, B.B.
dc.contributor.authorOkubadejo, N.U.
dc.contributor.authorAdeyemo, W.L.
dc.contributor.authorAkanmu, A.S.
dc.contributor.authorOsuntoki, A.
dc.contributor.authorOkonkwo, P.
dc.contributor.authorMurphy, R.
dc.contributor.authorKanki, P.
dc.date.accessioned2020-06-22T12:40:23Z
dc.date.available2020-06-22T12:40:23Z
dc.date.issued2020-06-03
dc.description.abstractBackground: A defining feature of any university is its dedication to scholarly activities, leading to the generation of knowledge and ideas Research productivity is a measure of achievement of a scholar. The number of research publications in peer-reviewed journals is an important criterion for assessing productivity and prestige in the academia. Aims and Objectives: This cross-sectional descriptive study assessed the level of research productivity (RP) among junior faculty at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and investigated factors affecting their research output prior to the implementation of a 5-year training grant funded by the National Institutes of Health. Methods: Seventy junior faculty members attended a pre-program training, and the self-reported number of peer-reviewed publications (PRPs) was used as an indicator. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing RP among the attendees were assessed and ranked. Results: The majority (42/70, 60%) of the respondents had <10 PRPs. The median (interquartile range) number of PRPs was 7 (3–18). A desire for the development of their personal skills, contribution to society, and personal research interests topped the list of intrinsic factors influencing RP. Work flexibility, research autonomy, and scholarly pursuits were the bottom three. A desire for promotion, respect from peers, and increased social standing were the top three extrinsic factors, while monetary incentives, employment opportunities, and the need to attend conferences were the lowest three. The top barriers to RP were lack of resources and lack of mentoring. Perceived older age, lack of time, and motivation were the lowest three barriers. Older age and professional cadre were associated with increased RP (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Among the participants, research output appears to be motivated primarily by a desire for personal development,promotion, and respect from peers. Lack of access to resources was the main barrier to increased RP. These factors may need to be considered when developing programs designed to promote RP. Keywords: Barriers, extrinsic, intrinsic factors, publications, research productivity, researchersen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThe research reported in this publication was supported by the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number 1D43TW010134‑01. The effort of OOO is supported by the Fogarty International Center of the award number K43TW010704.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOgunsola FT, Odukoya OO, Banigbe B, Caleb-Adepoju SO, Folarin O, Afolabi BB, Okubadejo NU, Adeyemo WL, Akanmu AS, Osuntoki A, Okonkwo P, Murphy R, Kanki P. A Preprogram Appraisal of Factors Influencing Research Productivity among Faculty at College of Medicine, University of Lagos. Ann Afr Med 2020;19:124-130.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8398
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluweren_US
dc.subjectResearch Productivityen_US
dc.subjectAppraisalen_US
dc.subjectFacultyen_US
dc.subjectCollege of Medicineen_US
dc.subjectUniversity of Lagosen_US
dc.titleA Preprogram Appraisal of Factors Influencing Research Productivity among Faculty at College of Medicine, University of Lagosen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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