Engagement and Barriers to Scientific Research within Undergraduate Health Sciences Students: A Cross-sectional Study in a Developing Country

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Cross-sectional analysis highlights barriers in research engagement for medical students in Vietnam, suggesting need for improved mentorship.

Medical students show positive expectations toward research but face significant barriers in engagement.
Among 5312 students surveyed, 87.2% reported difficulty identifying research topics, impacting their involvement.
Institutional and individual limitations include lack of research skills and insufficient access to mentors.
Improving research integration in medical education could foster critical thinking and evidence-based practices.

Nguyen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis highlights barriers in research engagement for medical students in Vietnam, suggesting need for improved mentorship.