DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2023.v11i02.030

Pages: 457-465

Objective: To study the prevalence of research culture in Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Course (BNYS) curriculum imparted in various colleges in India. Methods: A google form questionnaire link was sent across to students who are currently studying BNYS program through emails and WhatsApp. The total number of completely filled google form received is (n=285). In our survey, the respondents were fully informed about the aims of the survey and the respondent’s right to confidentiality has been respected and any legal requirements on data protection has been strictly adhered to. Results: 93.3% respondents are aware of research and its importance while 2.1% reported NO and 4.6% reported of not being sure about it, when asked if they are aware of research and its importance. Less than three quarters of the respondents (71.2%) are aware of various databases and indexes for healthcare and medicine, 16.5% reported NO and 12.3% reported Maybe(unsure). In regard to interpretation and writing research articles, 60.7% reported they are confident, 12.6% reported NO and 26.7% reported Maybe. On research paper publication, only 12.6% reported to have published a paper in scientific journal, 81.8% reported they have never published any research articles and 5.6% reported Maybe. However, only about three quarters of the respondents (79.6%) think that Naturopathy is an evidence-based medicine whereas 5.3% reported does not think so and 15.1% think otherwise. While 93% think that research is an important component of Naturopathic medicine, 1.1% does not think so and 6% reported Maybe. Notably in our survey 68.8% reported that their institution demands research in their curriculum, 20% reported NO and 11.2% reported of not being sure about it. 18.2% students reported they have not been taught to incorporate research in their studies while 69.1% reported YES and 12.6% were not sure. Less than half of respondents to our survey 41.4% reported to have participated ............