{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,4]],"date-time":"2026-08-04T03:44:36Z","timestamp":1785815076182,"version":"3.56.0"},"reference-count":0,"publisher":"University of the Philippines Manila","issue":"14","license":[{"start":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,31]],"date-time":"2026-07-31T00:00:00Z","timestamp":1785456000000},"content-version":"unspecified","delay-in-days":0,"URL":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0"}],"content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":["Acta Med Philipp"],"abstract":"<jats:p>Background. This study looks at pediatric research in the Zamboanga Peninsula and nearby provinces (Basilan, Sulu,\u00a0and Tawi-Tawi), focusing on what pediatricians are doing and the challenges they face with research after completing\u00a0their training.\nObjective. The goal was to understand past and present research efforts and to identify what helps or hinders\u00a0pediatricians in pursuing research.\nMethods. A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was\u00a0employed utilizing results of the survey completed by 47\u00a0pediatricians\u2014some members and some non-members\u00a0of the Philippine Pediatric Society - Southwestern Mindanao\u00a0Chapter (PPS-SWM), alongside qualitative focus\u00a0group discussions.\nResults. The findings indicate a low level of research\u00a0engagement among pediatricians in this region, with only\u00a06.7% of respondents actively participating in research\u00a0activities. While many pediatricians had done research\u00a0during their training, few continue to do so during\u00a0clinical practice. Key enablers for research involvement\u00a0include peer support and training in research methods\u00a0and statistics, and financial assistance. On the other\u00a0hand, barriers include a lack of skills in technical writing,\u00a0limited funding, and a general disinterest in research.\u00a0Discussions revealed that many pediatricians find\u00a0research to be an added burden, often prioritizing their\u00a0clinical work instead due to financial concerns. The study\u00a0suggests that to boost pediatric research in the region,\u00a0it is essential to spark more interest in research and\u00a0provide targeted training opportunities and wholistic\u00a0support for individuals who exhibit a genuine interest\u00a0in research instead of targeting pediatricians in general.\nConclusion. This research underscores the need for a\u00a0supportive environment that encourages pediatricians\u00a0to engage in research, leading to better healthcare\u00a0delivery and informed decision-making for children.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.47895\/amp.v60i14.13801","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,4]],"date-time":"2026-08-04T02:56:14Z","timestamp":1785812174000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Status of Pediatric Research in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi Provinces: Promoters and Challenges"],"prefix":"10.47895","volume":"60","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8754-7935","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Bernadette C.","family":"Macrohon, MD, MClinEpid, MHPEd","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Zamboanga City Medical Center"},{"name":"Ateneo de Zamboanga University - School of Medicine"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ben Jason H.","family":"Caranay, MD","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Zamboanga City Medical Center"},{"name":"Ateneo de Zamboanga University - School of Medicine"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mirasol S. 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