Actitud hacia la investigación científica en estudiantes de Enfermería de una universidad de Guayaquil

Abstract

Scientific research is an important tool for developing new knowledge, continuously improving the quality of healthcare, and strengthening evidence-based professional practice. General Objective: To determine the attitude toward scientific research among nursing students at a university in Guayaquil, in order to identify factors that facilitate or hinder their involvement in scientific processes. Methodology: A descriptive study with a quantitative approach and cross-sectional design was conducted through the application of a structured questionnaire that evaluated the affective, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions of the students' research attitude. Population: The sample consisted of 414 nursing students from a university in Guayaquil, selected using non-probability sampling to ensure the relevance and representativeness of the results. Conclusion: The results show that, although most students recognize the importance of research for their professional training and the development of evidence-based care, several barriers limit their active participation. These include the perception of difficulty, limited methodological training, academic overload, and so on. Recommendations: We suggest strengthening faculty support to improve students' methodological and motivational competencies, using pedagogical strategies that foster a strong research culture from the early academic years, thus promoting an active commitment to research that positively impacts the quality of future professional practice