Patient participation in teaching and research is fundamental to medical education and the advancement of healthcare. Understanding patients’ perceptions and their acceptability of such involvement is crucial to ensuring ethical practices and fostering cooperation. This study aimed to assess patients’ knowledge, perceptions, and willingness to participate in teaching and research, and to identify factors influencing their acceptability at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH). A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult patients attending BDTH, Kaduna. A total of 250 participants were recruited using a systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire which was used to assess patients’ knowledge, perception, and acceptability of participation in teaching and research activities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression, with results presented in tables and charts, with statistical significance set at p ≤0.05. The mean age of respondents was 33.3 ± 15.0 years. Overall, 43.3% had good knowledge of being involved in teaching and research activities, while 70.4% demonstrated positive perception of being involved. The majority (84.5%) were willing to participate in teaching and research activities, including allowing medical students to observe consultations, take histories, and participate in research. Multivariate analysis identified education level and willingness to participate were predictors of perception (p < 0.05), while perception was significantly associated with willingness to participate (p < 0.001). Overall, less than half of the respondents demonstrated good knowledge of being involved in teaching and research activities, but the majority had positive perceptions and were willing to participate. Education level and willingness to participate were predictors of perception of involvement in teaching and research activities.
Jimoh et al. (2026) studied this question.