Research Barriers from the Viewpoints of Faculty Members of a Military University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Background: Emphasis on research issues and increased research activities leads to development and progress and brings about real self-sufficiency and independence for a country. The purpose of this study was to identify the failures and barriers of research at AJA University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The methodology of this study was cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) and was conducted at AJA University of Medical Sciences of Iran. Sampling was census and 85 faculty members participated in this study. The instrument was a valid and reliable questionnaire in two parts. The first part was about demographic information and the second part focused on the research barriers with 53 items. Results: The findings revealed that the highest percentage of research barriers was related to financial barriers from the viewpoints of the subjects and the lowest percentage was related to individual barriers. Conclusions: A set of factors influenced the research activities of faculty members. Financial issues were significant among these factors.