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Tytuł:
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Assessment of Knowledge of Participants on Basic Molecular Biology Techniques after 5-Day Intensive Molecular Biology Training Workshops in Nigeria
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Autorzy:
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Yisau, J. I.
Adagbada, A. O.
Bamidele, T.
Fowora, M.
Brai, B. I. C.
Adebesin, O.
Bamidele, M.
Fesobi, T.
Nwaokorie, F. O.
Ajayi, A.
Smith, S. I.
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Deskryptory:
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Molecular Biology
Training
Workshops
Foreign Countries
Pretests Posttests
Scores
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Język:
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English
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Źródło:
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. Jul-Aug 2017 45(4):313-317.
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Dostępność:
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Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: ; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA
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Recenzowane naukowo:
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Y
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Page Count:
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5
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Data publikacji:
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2017
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Typ dokumentu:
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Journal Articles
Reports - Research
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DOI:
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10.1002/bmb.21039
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ISSN:
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1470-8175
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Abstractor:
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As Provided
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Data wpisu:
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2017
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Numer akcesji:
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EJ1147660
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The deployment of molecular biology techniques for diagnosis and research in Nigeria is faced with a number of challenges, including the cost of equipment and reagents coupled with the dearth of personnel skilled in the procedures and handling of equipment. Short molecular biology training workshops were conducted at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), to improve the knowledge and skills of laboratory personnel and academics in health, research, and educational facilities. Five-day molecular biology workshops were conducted annually between 2011 and 2014, with participants drawn from health, research facilities, and the academia. The courses consisted of theoretical and practical sessions. The impact of the workshops on knowledge and skill acquisition was evaluated by pre- and post-tests which consisted of 25 multiple choice and other questions. Sixty-five participants took part in the workshops. The mean knowledge of molecular biology as evaluated by the pre- and post-test assessments were 8.4 (95% CI 7.6-9.1) and 13.0 (95 CI 11.9-14.1), respectively. The mean post-test score was significantly greater than the mean pre-test score (p < 0.0001). The five-day molecular biology workshop significantly increased the knowledge and skills of participants in molecular biology techniques.